MIKIE – A1124040

Brooklyn Center

My name is MIKIE. My Animal ID # is A1124040.
I am a male brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/01/2017 from NY 11224, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

09/05/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Mikie A1124040 is at risk for a New Hope Only determination; in addition to his concerning history, Mikie has attempted to redirect on handlers when aroused on leash in the presence of dogs.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/03/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.0 LBS.

Date: 9/3/17 Canine DAPP Product Name: Novibac 1DAPPv Serial Number: 0212171A Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 9/17/17 Canine Bordetella Product Name: Intra Trac3 Serial Number: 00543768 Location of Vaccination: IN Revaccination Date: 3/3/17 Rabies Product Name: Novibac 1-Rabies Serial Number: 182849 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 09/03/18 Veterinarian: 1396 Flea/Tick Product: Paradefense 2.8cc Pyrantel in food MC inserted Heartworm test negative

09/01/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/01/17 19:26 During intake the dog was very stressed when being taken out of the police crate. He was giving the ACS whale eyes and was hard barking and growling. The counseloe was not able to take his pic, scan for a chip or collar the dog. Shanna Perrone

WEB MEMO
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09/05/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited profile 9/1/17 Unaltered male, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adult, children Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Tense, lunges, and will snap. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Yes, Mikie guards toy, and nips. Bite history: Yes, Mikie was engaged with a toy when the child in the home attempted to remove the toy. Mikie then growled, and nipped the child in the face under the eye, leaving a red mark. Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Unknown SAFER ASSESSMENT: 9/5/17 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, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, mouths leash. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: No interest. Summary: Mikie was playful during the handling assessment, he allowed all handling. However, he did become a bit mouthy playfully grabbing, and biting at the rope; quickly releasing at the end of play. PLAYGROUP: Mikie’s owner did not provide information about his previous behavior around other dogs. Mikie is tense when initially greeting at the fence and then lunges and snaps at the helper dog. We were unable to safely muzzle him for an off-leash interaction due to his clear warning signs that he was uncomfortable with handling; hard barking and growling towards the handlers. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 9/1/17 During intake the dog was very stressed when being taken out of the police crate. He was giving the ACS whale eyes and was hard barking and growling. The counselor was not able to take his pic, scan for a chip or collar the dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/3/17 During the initial examination Mikie was loose body language. nervous, but allows all handling with minimal restraint. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Mikie so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. Mikie is a young, enthusiastic, social dog. Mikie displayed high energy and movement throughout assessment.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to concerns noted in the home expressing Mikie’s resource guarding behavior. We feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Mikie has shown during playgroup (see GROUP BEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Mikie should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. _X_ Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the behavior displayed in the home environment in addition to his behavior in shelter (concerns with redirection) we believe placement with a rescue group may be most beneficial at this time. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Potential resource guarding was noted in the previous home as Mikie was observed to growl and nip when engaged with (toy) items and at times when attempting to remove them. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Mikie’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. _X_Low threshold for arousal/risk of redirection: When brought out for playgroup, Mikie seemed aroused by the other dogs and quickly tipped into overstimulated. He became reactive while being muzzled and redirected by growled, tensed, and hard barked at the handler. Due to this low threshold for arousal and its ability to tip into redirection, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner.

09/02/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Mikie’s owner did not provide information about his behavior around other dogs. 9/2: Mikie is tense when initially greeting at the fence and then lunges and snaps at the helper dog. We were unable to safely muzzle him for an off leash interaction. He displayed clear warning signs that he was uncomfortable with handling (hard barking and growling).

09/03/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 4 according to O and denition Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Presents as owner surrender. Loose body language. Nervous- but allows all handling with minimal restraint. 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: Mild dental tartar, Adult dentition, otherwise WNL PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact Male- 2 descended symmetrical testicles 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: No medications necessary at this time. OK for surgery Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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