NANI – 8997
Gone - 10-26-2017 Brooklyn
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GONE 10/26/17
Nani
Hello, my name is Nani. My animal id is #8997. I am a desexed female white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 06-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive to other animals.
Nani 8997 is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination) including a bite history with a small dog. Behaviorally, Nani has been timid but social with her human caretakers but uncomfortable with other dogs; when introduced to another dog in playgroup she lunged, growled, and snapped. Her previous owner noted reactivity toward other dogs including an incident where she broke from her leash and bit a small dog on a walk. Due to the severity of her behavior around other dogs and risk to small dogs if not appropriately managed, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification to address her anxiety and behavior around other dogs. There is no noted medical condition for Nani at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
New hope only
My medical notes are…
Weight: 70 lbs
Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan positive History : owner surrender, history of biting another dog Subjective: Observed Behavior – friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective BCS= 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AU-mild brown waxy debris, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam, mm’s pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, tattoo seen, spay incision site healing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, a few papules seen at ventral abdomen, superficial approx 1-2 mmm abrasions at left side of muzzle and above right eye CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment mild dermatitis- R/O atopy vs food allergy vs other Plan: Prognosis: good monitor skin and start medications if worsens
Monitor for CIRDC, may have heard cough once on rounds yesterday S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, eating well EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing, normal RR/RE A: No concerns on exam, no signs of CIRDC P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis
Diarrhea noted on rounds today S: BAR barking at the front of the cage. Lots of diarrhea smeared around cage. No c/s/v EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c L: No c/s A: Hx dermatitis r/o alleriges vs other Diarrhea P: Start metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x5d Recheck in 5 days Good prognosis
HX: monitor for CIRDC BAR, hydrated, good appetite/attitude per kennel staff. EENT: no ocular or nasal discharge noted H/L: no cough or sneezing noted Rest of PE is within normal limits. A: appears to be in good health P: continue to monitor at ACC
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of Intake: 10/6/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Nani is a 3 year old white, American Bulldog
How is this dog around children?: Former owner states that dog is respectful around children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Owner claims that Nani has become increasingly hostile towards other dogs and non-resident animals, barking and lunging.
How is this dog around cats?: Nani is calm and gentle with resident cat.
Housetrained:: Yes
Date of intake:: 10/6/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Behavior toward children:: Respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Reactive, barking, and lunging
Behavior toward cats:: Calm and gentle with resident cats
Bite history:: Yes, Nani bit a small dog while on a walk. Nani noticed the neighbor’s small dog, broke free of the leash and bit the dog. The small dog was bitten on the stomach, chest, and abdomen; the extent of the injury was not reported.
Housetrained:: Yes
Date of assessment:: 10/11/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. 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:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Nani kept a tense posture during the assessment. She was timid, and a bit distracted but allowed handling.Ears back with a low tail wag.
Summary (1):: Nani was surrender, by her owner, due to having an altercation with a neighbor’s dog. 10/20: Due to Nani’s DOH status, Nani IS muzzle before participating in an off-leash interaction. She is tense when initially greeting at the fence and then lunges. She continues to be defensive, lunging, snapping and growling, and is slightly fixated on the greeter, when the he is removed from the pen.
Date of intake:: 10/6/2017
Summary:: Unknown
Date of initial:: 10/6/2017
Summary:: Friendly
ENERGY LEVEL:: Nani displays a high energy level in the care center. We recommend daily mental and physical stimulation as a way to direct her energy and enthusiam.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns from the owner in regards to Nani’s reactivity toward other dogs in addition to her bite history with a small dog, the behavior department recommends Nani be placed with a New Hope placement partner. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Nani to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Nani to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Nani presents with outside of the care centers. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Nani has shown during playgroup, we feel that Nani should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed
Potential challenges: : Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity: Owner noted Nani has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling Nani may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle her. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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