NIKE – 12838
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SAFE 11/22/17
Nike
Hello, my name is Nike. My animal id is #12838. I am a male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 16-Nov-2017.
Nike is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Nike will likely require in home are with a course of antibiotics. Nike has a New Hope Only determination due to snapping when startled and fearful as well as potential resource guarding concerns.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: With his great looks, begging dance and pleading golden eyes, Nike is unmissable in his large kennel. He so wants out and will run ASAP toward whichever door a potential caretaker appears at. Nike is a very good walker, often looking back at me, showing some interests(short lived) in the birds and cool with other dogs met. He does his business on the way but is not a marker. He is a tiny winsy anxious and free in a pen(with or without peers), seeks mainly the attention of his caretaker, often making contact and offering standing hugs. He likes petting of course and makes little grumbling sounds of contentment when hugged or scratched on the head. He can sit on command and is polite taking treats from my hand. Collie type dogs are very active and need things to do. They need a job and like to retire in their den only for the night. That is what our Nike wants, a home, a new owner and a job and his life will be whole. Come and meet Nike at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 40 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-6 years based on overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History : Stray, no hx available Subjective: Alert, walks Observed Behavior – Tense. Whale-eye. Ducks away from approaching hands. Struggles with restraint. No growling or vocalizing. Muzzled for exam. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Not examined PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: APH Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Neuter, placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Diarrhea reported today S/O -BAR, appears friendly at front of cage but seems anxious, whining and barking -no nasal discharge or sneezing -eupnic A Diarrhea-suspect stress colitis P metronidazole 250 mg PO BID x 5 days
S/O -BAR, energetic and friendly but seems anxious in cage; sits at front for pets -mild huffing cough and soft sneezing -serous nasal discharge -eupnic -no further diarrhea reported, started metronidazole yesterday A CIRDC Diarrhea, suspect stress colitis, resolving P move to isolation doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake, Nike had a wagging tail and stood by the finders side. When counselor went to put a leash on him and nikes ears went back he gave the counselor side eye and tail stopped wagging. The finder put the leash on him. he allowed to be scanned and at still for intake photo.
Basic Information:: Nike came in as a stray so there is not much behavior known about him. The finders had him in the home for two days.
How is this dog around strangers?: When the finder was with their friends they approached him slowly and started petting him. he allowed petting from them.
How is this dog around children?: He was not around children so behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: He was around the finders dog briefly and was calm with the dog. They did not interact much.
How is this dog around cats?: Nike was not around cats with the finder so behavior is unknown.
Bite history:: when the finder pulled his harness, nike bit the finders hand but did not break skin.
Date of intake:: 11/16/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward strangers:: Allowed petting from finder though initially low growled
Behavior toward dogs:: Calm with finders dog
Bite history:: Snapped at finder’s hand upon sudden approach though did no break skin
Other Notes:: Low growls upon sudden movement
Date of assessment:: 11/19/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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:: 3. Dog responds with tail high, ears forward, mouth likely closed for at least half of the assessment item, body stiff and body checks the Assessor. Dog is often focused on other stimuli in the room.
Paw squeeze 1:: 5. Dog freezes, snaps, and/or tries to bite.
Flank squeeze 2:: 5. Dog snaps or tries to bite.
Summary:: Nike appeared timid and a bit tense upon entering the assessment room though sought some attention from handlers, allowing light petting. Nike appeared to startle easily and responds with direct contact (snapping at assessor). Nike also displayed some concern over his toy item, becoming stiff, lunging and snarling upon approach.
Summary (1):: 11/17: When introduced off leash to a female greeter dog, Nike greets politely then explores the pen and seeks handler attention.
Summary (2):: 11/18: Nike engages in brief bouts of running play with select female dogs, sometimes with intent to mount.
Summary (3):: 11/19: Nike follows and attempts to mount a select female dog.
Date of intake:: 11/16/2017
Summary:: Whale eyed, tense
Date of initial:: 11/19/2017
Summary:: Tense, whale-eyed, struggled
ENERGY LEVEL:: Nike displays a medium energy level in the care center.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Nike has exhibited social body language and solicits play from handlers he is familiar with. During a socialization interaction, he got aroused and vocalized when handler pet his face area, but did not escalate to warnings or distance-increasing behaviors. He was more tolerant of and enjoyed petting by his body area for this interaction.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification to address the snapping and underlying anxiety. _X_No children: Due to the high level warnings that Nike displays when threatened, we believe he would be best set up to succeed in an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: _X_Handling sensitivity: Nike has growled and snapped when startled and when handled in certain areas, showing an uncomfortability with touch at times. It is important to be 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 Nike to be more comfortable with this. _X_Resource guarding: Nike has been observed to lunge and snarl when his toy items are approached. We recommend that Nike be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Nike’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Nike escalates quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Nike needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Nike as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.
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