MELLOW – A1107774

Brooklyn Center

My name is MELLOW. My Animal ID # is A1107774.
I am a neutered male chocolate and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/03/2017 from NY 11693, owner surrender reason stated was CHILDCONFL.

04/17/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Mellow A1107774 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/14/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.2 LBS.

04/14/17 Recheck moderate scrotal swelling post-op 4/8 S/O: QAR, quieter than usual EENTL Eyes clear, mild nasal discharge HL: Coughing, normal RR/RE INTEG: Mild scrotal swelling (improved) A: CIRDC, resolving scrotal swelling post neuter P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Continue to monitor. Excellent prognosis

04/03/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/03/17 14:42 Basic Information: Mellow is an American Pit Bull Terrier who was brought to ACC due to him not getting along with young children in his home. Socialization: Around strangers Mellow is shy for a few minutes and plays exuberantly with adults. Mellow has lived with children ages 5 to 7, when around them he will jump on them constantly and end up scratching them with his nails. Mellow has lived with one other dog who was the same breed, around that dog he was relaxed and played exuberantly. Mellow has never been around cats so it is unknown how he will react toward them. Behavior: Mellow has never bitten another person or animal. Mellow will often get into the garbage at home if it is not put away. Mellow will jump on small children when every he sees them. Mellow is fearful of loud sounds and will try and hide. Mellow’s previous owner did not attempt to touch his food or bowl while he was eating so it is unknown how he will react to that event. Mellow is friendly when someone takes treats/toys away, pulls/pushes him off of the furniture, holds/restrains him, disturbs him while he is resting/sleeping, gives him a bath, and brushes his coat. Mellow is fearful when having his nails trimmed. If an unfamiliar person were to approach his family or home Mellow would bark at first then is friendly toward them. For a new family to Know: Mellow is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and shy with a very high activity level. Mellow likes playing fetch with sticks and was kept indoors only Mellow was fed dry food from the brand pedigree. Mellow is partially house trained and will have accidents at random times. Mellow is usually never left home alone and has never been crate trained. Mellow likes running and pulls very hard on a leash. Intake Behavior: Mellow was shy during intake and would try to hide when staff approached. Mellow allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.

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04/07/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for MELLOW A1107774 KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 4/6/17 Intact Male, Stray Previously lived with: Adults, another dog and children(ages 5 and 7 years old) Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few minutes but plays exuberant with adults. Behavior toward children: Jump constantly and scratch them. Behavior toward dogs: relaxed and playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Unknown Bite history: None reported House trained: Partially, but he does have accidents Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake Mellow was shy and would hide, he did allow all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 4/7/17 Look: 2. Dog avoids the assessor, distracted and unable to position. Sensitivity:2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is between his legs, body tense with his mouth closed. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1:3. Dog closes mouth, becomes tense. Flank Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy 1: No interest. Summary: Mellow was very distracted and fixated sniffing the floor in the assessment room, he avoided the assessor. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Mellow displays neutral body language with male and female dogs. He may attempt to mount, but responds well to handler interruptions. According to Mellow’s previous guardian, Mellow lived with one other dog who was the same breed, around that dog he was relaxed and played exuberantly. The Behavior Department recommends that Mellow be placed with a dog that matches her calm sociability. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/4/17: During his medical examinationation, Mellow was very nervous, tail tucked with wide eyes, he allowed minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owners describe Mellow as a high-energy dog. In the care center he has been active. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help her to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No children (under 13)- Mellow appears to easily startle and become uncomfortable with up close handling, for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time. Potential challenges: _X_House soiling- Mellow is reported to have accidents in the house. 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), a 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_Fearful- Mellow has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers, at times avoiding interaction and shying away from direct touch. Mellow startles easily and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement. He displays proper warning signals as well as increasing distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.

04/05/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Mellow displays neutral body language with male and female dogs. He may attempt to mount, but responds well to handler interruptions. According to Mellow’s previous guardian, Mellow lived with one other dog who was the same breed, around that dog he was relaxed and played exuberantly. The Behavior Department recommends that Mellow be placed with a dog that matches her calm sociability. 4/5: Mellow displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated, persistently licking the female’s genital area, but responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen. 4/7: Mellow displays neutral body language when greeting a novel male dog. He mounts the other male but responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen. When the other male mounts him, Mellow offers an appropriate warning by low growling and walking away.

04/04/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Findings History ~2yrs, male. Scan neg Subjective Observed Behavior – QARH. Very tense, nervous, tail tucked, slightly trembling, wide eyes; soft muzzled Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Oral exam not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, very mild dermatitis at inguinal region CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis OK for neuter

04/14/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
04/14/17 Recheck moderate scrotal swelling post-op 4/8 S/O: QAR, quieter than usual EENTL Eyes clear, mild nasal discharge HL: Coughing, normal RR/RE INTEG: Mild scrotal swelling (improved) A: CIRDC, resolving scrotal swelling post neuter P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Continue to monitor. Excellent prognosis

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