MAX – 14892
Safe - 12-6-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 12/06/17
Max
Hello, my name is Max. My animal id is #14892. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 29-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Max is at risk for behavior concerns (New Hope Only behavior determination).Max showed issues with the child in the home, he has shown a number of warning and distance-increasing behaviors to different handling triggers. also due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Max be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 27.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? positive History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – tense and nervous. Used rope muzzle due to report of unpredictable behavior Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: no oral exam due to muzzle but once rope muzzle removed he was panting and his teeth were clean adult dentition with pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN 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 SURGERY: neutered
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake Max was sniffing the ground. The owner collard & scanned Max. He sniffed counselor leg but back away when trying to gently handle. He allowed to be photographed.
Date of Intake: 11/29/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Max is a medium size, altered, male dog that is 9 years old. The owner has cared for Max for 4 months. He was gift by a friend that could no longer care for the dog. The owner is surrendering Max due to behavior problems and having no space.
Previously lived with:: 3 adult 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: When stranger come over Max does not bark. He slowly approaches sniffs and retrieves to his dog bed. He avoid being petted. Owner’s do not allow unfamiliar people to pet him, only after a few days.
How is this dog around children?: Max around children is nervous and sometimes growls. When the children are running or try to pet him he growls. He avoids being petted.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Max growls and lunges at other dog (small or large). The owner stated that when he noticed other dogs in the neighborhood he bares teeth. Due to these signs he does not interact with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Max has never lived with dog but he isn’t bother by the stray cats in the neighborhood.
Resource guarding:: Max allows his food bowl touched while eating, removing toys from his mouth and bone or rawhide. The owner stated that Max is sensitive when touching his tail. He tries to snap.
Bite history:: He has had a bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: low energy
Other Notes:: Max is house trained and gets walks 2-3 time a day. He never had incidence in the home. He is well-behaved when left alone in the house. He is free to roam the house. He is also crate trained.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: n/a
For a New Family to Know: Max is described as aloof, relaxed and sometimes fearful. He likes to sleep throughout most of the day. He sometimes likes to sleeps in the owner’s bed. However at night he sleeps in his dog bed. Max enjoys dry dog food possibly pedigree.
Date of intake:: 11/29/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: (3) adult (1) child 7 years old.
Behavior toward strangers:: Max is a bit shy, and takes time to warm up to new people.
Behavior toward children:: Maxis nervous, and will growl.
Behavior toward dogs:: Max growls and lunges at other dog (small/large).
Behavior toward cats:: Max is not bothered by cats.
Bite history:: Yes-On Nov 8,2017. Max was lying on the bed with the owner; When the seven year old child entered the bedroom to pet Max startling him. Max turned, and bit the the child on his cheek and lip.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Max is described as aloof, relaxed and sometimes fearful with a low energy level.
Date of assessment:: 11/30/2017
Summary:: Due to Max’s previous bite history in the home, as well as (Lunging and snapping) in the care center during dog-dog introductions. Also out of concern for his stress levels, and his response to restraint, we feel Max is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for a full summary of he is behavior in his previous home.
Summary (1):: According to Max’s previous owner, Max growls and snaps at other dogs. 11/29: Max immediately lunged and snapped at a smaller door when greeting at the gate. Due to this behavior, Max was not allowed to interact with the other dogs off leash.
Date of intake:: 11/29/2017
Summary:: During intake Max was nervous, and allowed no handling.
Date of initial:: 11/29/2017
Summary:: Max wad nervous, and tense . He is unpredictable behavior
ENERGY LEVEL:: His previous owner describes Max as a shy, aloof, dog. Max displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. Max will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Max showed issues with the child in the home, he has shown a number of warning and distance-increasing behaviors to different handling triggers. Due to these behaviors we recommend an experienced adopter and an adult-only home. New hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Max 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 Max to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Max to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Max’s presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity:Max has growled,and snapped when handled, showing a discomfort with touch in certain areas. It is important to avoid touching Max’s paws/tail at this time and being cautious when touching him in other areas as we do not know where he may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Max to be more comfortable with this. Bite history:Due to Max’s bite history,we recommend a home without children. He has shown some concerns in the care center and has demonstrated warnings of aggression, (growling,and snapping) when highly aroused Max has shown a willingness to bite.
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