MACISO – A1108494

Brooklyn Center

My name is MACISO. My Animal ID # is A1108494.
I am a neutered male white and brown eng bulldog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/10/2017 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

04/19/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Maciso A1108494 is at risk due to New Hope Only behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/18/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 59.6 LBS.

04/18/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Hard barking EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing noted A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis

04/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/10/17 18:26 Basic info: Maciso is a 3 yr old neutered English Bull dog. His owner got him as a gift from his son and has had him for almost 3 yrs. Maciso has no known medical issue. His owner surrendered him to the ACC due to the fact he bit someone in their neighborhood. Socialization: Owner stated that around strangers Maciso can be aggressive. Masico will growl then lunge at strangers with no provocation. Owner states that Masico has been around children but mostly teenagers. When around them he is respectful. Owner states that when playing with adults Maciso is relaxed and playful but they do not allow him to play with children. Maciso has spent time around another female dog that is 10yrs old and owner states that he is respectful. Maciso has not spent time around cats so it is unknown how he will react. Behavior: Owner states that Maciso is not bothered when someone touches his food, treats, or toys. Maciso is bothered when someone tries to push or pull him off the couch. Owner states that when being pushed or pulled off the couch Maciso will growl then lunge at his owner. Maciso is not bothered when being bathed. When someone unfamiliar approaches his home or family member owner states that he might growl and lunge for them to try and bite. For a new family to know: Owner described Maciso as an affectionate and confident dog with a low activity level. When Maciso is home he tends to stay in his favorite spot. Maciso is very much house trained and is used to slow walks on the leash. Maciso will use the bathroom on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house or yard Maciso is very well behaved.

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04/18/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 04/10/17 Neutered, Owner surrender (in home for 3 years) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Growls, lunges Behavior toward children: Respectful around teenagers though not allowed to engage with children Behavior toward dogs: Respectful Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes; Maciso has bitten a woman walking passed him on the foot, resulting one puncture. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate and confident dog with a low activity level Other notes: Owner states that when being pushed or pulled off the couch Maciso will growl then lunge. When someone unfamiliar approaches his home or family member owner states that he might growl, lunge and snap. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 04/18/17 Summary: While Maciso has allowed some handling from select and familiar handlers, he remains uncomfortable with some forms of approach from strangers, becoming stiff. Out of concern for his stress level, a SAFER assessment will not be conducted at this time. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Pending. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 04/12/17 During his initial medical examination, Maciso was tense and tolerated minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: In line with what has been seen in the home, Maciso displays a low energy level in the care center.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Maciso 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 Maciso to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Maciso to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Maciso presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity: Maciso has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give dog the option to walk away from any social interaction. Maciso should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Maciso’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Dog may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Maciso has a bite history and is reported to escalate quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Maciso needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Maciso as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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04/12/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
4-13-17 DOH 3yo MN No MIC on Intake Subjective: BAR-H Observed Behavior – Muzzled for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None 3/5 BCS EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: NAD H/L: Dificult to ausc – panting; mm Pink CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x4, stifles and hips not examined INTG skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment – Patient appears to be in good health Plan – Intake Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Already Neutered — microchip scan negative neutered male 3 years old as per owner BARH clear eyes no ocular or nasal discharge has an underbite 59.6lbs; BCS: 3/5 clean hair coat limited PE due to behavior

04/18/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
04/18/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Hard barking EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing noted A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis

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