LUCAS -14232
Safe - 11-30-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 11/30/17
Lucas
Hello, my name is Lucas. My animal id is #14232. I am a male brown brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 20-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Barney is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Lucas has also been intermittently rope reactive- jumping, flailing, biting on and thrashing with the rope while being removed from his kennel and while on walks.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Oh Lucas! It shouldn’t be any surprise that his former owner described his energy level as “very high.” Yep! You can say that again. Lucas is an 8 month old puppy (teenager as we call them) through and through. And with that comes a little mouthiness, a little rowdiness and a whole bunch of playfulness! Sure, Lucas needs some leash training, is sans the polishing of an older dog, but what he lacks in obedience he more than makes up for in total and complete goofiness! He will gallop around the yard, running toy to toy making decisions about what to play with next. You can get him to sit before you throw a ball, but he much prefers to bounce on his back legs in unadulterated joy until you release it. He hasn’t mastered the art of fetch and drop quite yet, but given his motivation for food, I doubt it will take long to teach him. Lucas’ former owner also tells us he’s lived with and got along with children and a small dog and is outgoing with strangers. He doesn’t mind being bathed, is crate and housetrained (you go Lucas!) and loves to run. Much like his normal lifestyle, Lucas can be rowdy in playgroup–engaging in chase play, leaping over fellow dogs, and even body slamming on a few occasions. So easy to picture that of Lucas! Lucas is ready for pet parents that can provide him the training, structure and exercise that all puppies need. If that sounds like you, ask to meet him today!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 50 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~8-12 months Microchip noted on Intake? positive History : o/s Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior -was very nervous, tense, stiff wagging his tail, whale eye, used rope muzzle for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P = wnl R =wnl BCS=5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular discharge noted, no nasal d/c Oral Exam: limited exam due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended 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 Prognosis: Excellent Plan: CTM while at BACC SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Sneezing, normal RR/RE INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: Early/mild CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Lucas had a loose body and a wagging tail during intake.Lucas allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.
Basic Information:: Lucas is a male large breed dog who was surrendered due to his previous owner having landlord issues which made his owner unable to keep him.
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Lucas is friendly, outgoing and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around children?: Lucas has lived with children ages 4 and 6, around them he is relaxed and playful.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Lucas has lived with one small dog who he was relaxed and playful with.
How is this dog around cats?: Lucas has seen cats outside and will attempt to chase them.
Resource guarding:: Lucas is friendly when someone touches his food/bowl while he is eating or takes a treat/toy away.
Bite history:: Lucas has never bitten another person or animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Other Notes:: Lucas is freidnly when someone pushes/pulls him off of the furniture, holds/restrains him, gives him a bath, disturbs him while he is resting/sleeping, gives him a bath, brushes his coat or trims his nails. If an unfamiliar person approaches his family/ home Lucas will be friendly toward them.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Lucas is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable. When at home Lucas will follow around his owner and likes to play with all toys. Lucas was keot indoors only and was fed dry food. Lucas is house trained and will go to the bathroom anywhere outside. Lucas is well behaved when left alone in a yard. Lucas is crate trained and does well for 5 hours. Lucas knows the commands sit and down. likes running and will pull very hard on a leash.
Date of intake:: 11/20/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults, children and 1 small dog.
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and playful
Behavior toward cats:: will chase them
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: The owner describes Lucas as friendly, affectionate and playful with a very high activity level.
Date of assessment:: 11/22/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
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:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Lucas came into the room a bit tense and fearful, but after some time he warms up to the handler and becomes friendly and very playful.
Summary (1):: According to Lucas’ previous owner, Lucas lived with one small dog who he was relaxed and playful with. 11/21: When off leash at the Care Center, Lucas is hesitant to approach the female greeter. He briefly exchanges sniff before wandering the pens. Once comfortable, he becomes confident and engage in bouts of play. He is slow to respond to the other dog’s correction. 11/22: Lucas is a play skill novice. He engages in rowdy, high energy play with body slams, leap overs and running/chase play, ignoring the other dog’s body language and breaks. He needs to be slow down by handlers on multiple occasions.
Date of intake:: 11/20/2017
Summary:: Loose and wiggly, allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/21/2017
Summary:: very nervous, stiff, whale eyes and muzzle needed for exam.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Lucas may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace. No Dog Parks: Due to the behaviors that Lucas has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Lucas should not visit dog parks until he has had the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills when interacting with other dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Lucas receive dog socialization session under the supervision of a certified trainer or behaviorist
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Fearful: The behavior department recommends allowing Lucas to approach his potential new adopters at his own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Lucas to new and unfamiliar situations.
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