LOGAN – 16161
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SAFE 12/20/17
Logan
Hello, my name is Logan. My animal id is #16161. I am a desexed male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 6 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – out of country.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Logan is at risk for behavioral reasons. Logan is very fearful, and this can result in behaviors associated with defensive aggression. Medically, we have no concerns for Logan, who presents as a healthy dog.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 16.8 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3.5yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Y History : owner surrender- return to shelter d/t moving Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – nervous, will bite, allowed exam w/ muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: grade 1 tartar; adult dentition (visualized through muzzle) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment:apparently healthy 3yr MN dog Prognosis: excellent Plan: ok for placement. SURGERY:= Permanent waiver due to already neutered.
Recheck for coughing: S/O: BAR in kennel, aggressively barking when approaching – no c/s no nasal discharge appreciated P: monitor
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake, Logan was hiding behind previous owner. Previous owner collared and put leash on Logan. Logan walked with counselor and allowed her to take picture.
Date of Intake: 12/15/2017
Basic Information:: Logan is a 3.5 year old, neutered, small breed dog. previous owner adopted Logan from us in august but unfortunately had to surrender because of a domestic violence issue and having to move away. Logan has no health issues and was at the vet in September for kennel cough.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Logan is fearful of strangers. He will try to hide from them but if they try to touch him he will try to bite. He does play gently around adults
How is this dog around children?: Logan has never spent time around children. Behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Logan will bark and try to bite other dogs that sees. He has not spent time around dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Logan has never spent time around cats. Behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Logan isn’t bothered when his food, treats or toys are touched while he is eating or playing with them.
Bite history:: Logan has never bitten another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Logan isn’t bothered when being picked up, pushed off furniture, or disturbed while sleeping. He enjoys getting a bath and being brushed, He isn’t bothered when his paws are touched but has never trimmed his nails. He barks when unfamiliar people come to the home or up to owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Logan has no obvious health issued upon intake.
For a New Family to Know: Logan is a affectionate, playful, shy, excitable dog with a medium activity level. He loves to play with bones and play fetch. He is mostly indoors and sleeps with owner. He eats science diet dry food that is available to him all day.. He loves milk bones as treats. He is house trained and rarely ever has accidents in the home. he prefers to go on grass. He is well behaved when left alone and enjoys slow walks on leash for exercise. He doesn’t pull on leash.
Date of intake:: 12/14/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 4 months)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Fearful, hides from them and will snap if they try to touch him.
Behavior toward dogs:: Barks at and snaps at them
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Logan is described as affectionate, playful, shy, and excitable with a medium activity level.
Date of assessment:: 12/17/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 5. Dog growls, snaps, or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Logan did not approach the assessor in the assessment room and backed away when the assessor approached him. He was tense and trembling during the assessment and snapped when touched during tag, so the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was not conducted.
Summary (1):: 12/17: When introduced off leash to dogs, Logan keeps mostly to himself.
Summary (2):: 12/18: Logan keeps mostly to himself.
Date of intake:: 12/14/2017
Summary:: Upon intake, Logan was hiding behind previous owner.
Date of initial:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: Logan was tense and snapped.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Logan’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Logan’s history of snapping at strangers, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Logan’s history in his previous home, as well as warning signals displayed at the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Logan was reported to snap at new people in his previous home. We have also seen this behavior at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Logan the option to walk away from any social interaction. Logan should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Logan’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Logan would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Logan is reported to bark at and snap at dogs. Logan may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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