NINO – 10870
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GONE 11/09/17
Nino
Hello, my name is Nino. My animal id is #10870. I am a male brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 26-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Nino is at risk due to behavior (New Hope Only determination). he has a multiple bite history and should go to someone prepared to manage and modify this behavior. Currently Nino has Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease complex which is contagious to other dogs. He will likely need in home care with a course of antibiotics.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 47.2 lbs
Nino was reported to have eaten a small amount the evening of 10/29/17. Appears to have eaten early morning meal. Provided small amount of food to verify appetite. Nino is showing a good appetite and appears BAR.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported approx 2 years – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg during exam History : DOH-B hold due to recent bite – has multiple bite history. No health hx given. Subjective: Alert, whining and panting, jumps around on leash Observed Behavior – Owners muzzled pt prior to exam start. Pt growled and threw his head around several times during the exam. When I removed the muzzle, he lunged towards it as I moved away Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted 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 intact, unable to palpate testicles due to pt behavior (growled and jumped away when I palpated) 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: Apparently healthy adult intact male dog Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Neuter after hold SURGERY: Okay for surgery after hold 1088
Diarrhea reported yesterday S/O -BAR, appears friendly but seems anxious in cage -no diarrhea in cage or reported -no nasal discharge or sneezing A episode of diarrhea-r/o stress colitis vs other P monitor for continued diarrhea, add metronidazole as needed
Diarrhea reported on 10/31, none seen or reported on recheck yesterday but then had another episode later in the day S/O -BAR, appears friendly and energetic but a little anxious -sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A Diarrhea-suspect stress colitis CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days recheck on day 7 and 10 of treatment
Nino was reported to have eaten a small amount the evening of 10/29/17. Appears to have eaten early morning meal. Provided small amount of food to verify appetite. Nino is showing a good appetite and appears BAR.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Basic Information:: Nino is a two year old medium breed dog that the owner has had since he was a puppy. The owner is surrendering due to Nino’s aggressive behavior escalating.
Previously lived with:: Multiple adults and a child
How is this dog around strangers?: Nino is aggressive around strangers, he barks and growls at them.
How is this dog around children?: Nino has been kept away from the child in the home due to escalation of aggression.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Nino has never been around other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Nino is very relaxed and playful with the cat in the home.
Resource guarding:: Nino growls and tries to bite if his food bowl is touched while he eats or if a toy or treat is taken away from him.
Bite history:: Nino has bitten two people in the past and drawn blood but he has never bitten or scratched another animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Nino is not bothered when he is pushed off of furniture, when he is restrained, bathed, brushed, or when his nails are trimmed. Nino barks and growls when the doorbell rings or when someone approaches him and the owner on the street.
For a New Family to Know: Nino is described as fearful. Nino’s favorite thing to do is go out on walks. When the owner is home, Nino follows him around. Nino likes to play with ball toys. Nino has his own room where he sleeps. Nino is fed any variety of wet food, three times a day. Nino uses the cement when taken out. On a leash, Nino pulls very hard.
Date of intake:: 10/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and a cat
Behavior toward strangers:: Barks and growls at them
Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed and playful
Resource guarding:: Yes, Nino growls and snaps if his food bowl is touched or if a treat or toy is taken from him.
Bite history:: Yes, Nino has bitten two people and drawn blood. We have information about one of the bites only. A neighbor was petting Nino and Nino turned and grabbed his arm and had to be pulled off the victim who was treated at the emergency room.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Nino is described as fearful with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/8/2017
Summary:: Due to Nino’s multiple bite history where he held on and did not let go, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time due to safety concerns. Please see his owner surrender notes for a full history of his behavior in the home.
Date of initial:: 10/26/2017
Summary:: Nino lunged and growled.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Nino’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Nino’s multiple severe bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Nino’s multiple bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope Partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Nino is reported to growl and snap if his food bowl is touched or if toys or treats are taken from him. For this reason we advise against ever removing items from Nino’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. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Nino has a multiple-bite history, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Nino needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Nino as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.
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