LOU – 11885
Gone - 11-10-2017 Brooklyn
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GONE 11/10/17
Lou
Hello, my name is Lou. My animal id is #11885. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 06-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 72.4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4yrs Microchip noted on Intake? yes 985112000959320 History : Owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – QARH. Nervous, Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal dental wear/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neuterd MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
No handling was done during intake.
Date of Intake: 11/6/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Lou is a 4 year old, tan and white, medium mixed breed male. He was neutered prior to coming into BACC and came in with an ear infection in his right ear. He has not seen a vet recently and was an owner surrender due to changes in the owners housing situation. He has been in the home since he was a puppy.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner
How is this dog around strangers?: Lou is described as being aggressive around strangers. He will bark and growl, and not let guests in the home.
How is this dog around children?: Lou has spent time around the owners children and is respectful and playful with them. The owner stated he does not trust Lou around children he does not know though.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Lou has lived with his litter mate in he previous home and was usually tolerant with him. He does have resource guarding behavior with the dog and will growl and snap if he approaches his food or treats.
How is this dog around cats?: Lou has not spent time around cats.
Resource guarding:: Lou has resource guarding behavior with other dogs but not with his owner.
Bite history:: Lou has never bitten a person but he has fatally bitten a small dog previously.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Due to Lou not being walked often enough he will have accidents inside the home.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Lou is described as being an alpha dog, he is confident, pushy and can be aggressive. He is not bothered if he is pushed off the furniture or being restrained. His owner has been able to bathe and groom him without any issues. He will alert bark and growl when someone approaches his house or yard. He will follow his owner around when they are home and likes to play with chew toys and bones. He plays tug of war and has been an indoor dog. He eats both wet and dry food and his favorite treats are dental chews. He is crated when left alone in the house, and knows the commands sit and come. He slow walks on the leash for exercise and does pull hard. He is never let off leash.
Date of intake:: 11/6/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Lou is reactive, he will bark and growl.
Behavior toward children:: Lou is respectful, and playful.
Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant of housemate, but does resource guard, will bark, and growl.
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: According to the owner Lou will guard his food from the other dog in the home.
Bite history:: Lou fatally attacked a small dog on the street 2 years ago. His owner stated he was walking both his dogs on leash, when an unfamiliar dog off leash ran up to them, and Lou bit him.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: His previous owner describes Lou as an energetic, moderately enthusiastic dog. Lou displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
Date of assessment:: 11/8/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Paw squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, begins to purse lips and becomes stiff.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Lou was tense, and uncomfortable with some handling(tail down,yawning, slow approach). He was distracted but tolerant.
Summary (1):: Lou has lived with his litter mate in he previous home and was usually tolerant with him. He does have resource guarding behavior with the dog and will growl and snap if he approaches his food or treats. 11/07: Due to Lou’s history of killing another dog, the Behavior Team does not feel it is safe to allow him to attend playgroup while he is here at the Care Center.
Date of intake:: 11/6/2017
Summary:: Unknown
Date of initial:: 11/7/2017
Summary:: Lou was nervous during the exam.
ENERGY LEVEL:: His previous owner describes Lou as an energetic, moderately enthusiastic dog. Lou displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Lou be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Lou to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Lou to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Lou presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Lou is reported to have frequent accidents in the house, and appears not to have been house trained in the past. He will need guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. We recommend crate training (the crate must be made positive and never used as a punishment), frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside (treats, toys, games), consistent feeding schedule, and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse. _X_ Resource guarding: Lou reportedly would growl and snap at other resident dog if his food bowl is approached. There is no report of this being directed onto humans. We recommend that Lou be left alone while eating and nothing should ever be taken directly out of Lou’s mouth. Appropriate management around other dogs is highly recommended. Behavior modification protocols for food guarding behavior can be found on aspcapro.org.
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