ODIN – 28877

ODIN – 28877

Intake Date: 5/22/18  Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: —  Sex: Neutered  Age: 2 years

Weight: 57 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age:2y; Microchip noted on Intake?y; Microchip Number (If Applicable):981020021254668; History 😮 surrender; Subjective: Observed Behavior -very hyper, seeks petting, wagging tail; Objective ; T =; P =80; R =pant; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: clean teeth; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G:neutered; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: healthy; Prognosis:excellent; Plan:no treatment

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This animal came from:Friend

Date of Intake22-May-2018
Spay/Neuter StatusNeutered

Basic Information:Odin is a 2 years old dog who was surrender by this owner because the landlord did not allow him on the apartment.
Previously lived with:2 adults, 1 dog
How is this dog around strangers?Odin is a friendly and outgoing. He tends to sniffs and approach the person. He is exuberant when playing.
How is this dog around children?Odin has spent time around children, He is relaxed and playful with them. Due to his larger size and very high energy level, he can be overwhelming for small children. Odin should be in a home with older or no children.
How is this dog around other dogs?Odin has lived with 1 female dog, is playful and friendly. The other dog in the home was elderly and was not interested in playing with Odin. He would try to engage with her.
How is this dog around cats?He hasn’t lived with cats.
Resource guarding:Odin does not have any resource guarding behavior.
Bite history:He doesn’t have a bite history.
Housetrained:YesEnergy level/descriptors:High

Other Notes:Odin is not bothered when his food is touched while eating, nor when his treats and toys bones are taken away. He is not bothered when bathe and likes to be brushed. Odin barks when something unfamiliar approaches the house or someone hi knows.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?No

Medical NotesNo medical notes.

For a New Family to KnowThe owner describes Odin as very friendly, affectionate and playful. He tends to follow the people around when they are at home. His favorite toys are balls, stuffed, squeaky and chew/bones. Odin was kept indoors. He likes to eat dry food. He rarely has “accidents”. He is well-behaved when he is left alone at home. Odin knows the “sit” command. When he is on a leash he tends to pull very hard and when he’s off, Odin stays close to the person.

Behavior Notes:During the intake, Odin entered the room with a loose body. He had a high activity level and was very playful. The counselor was able to collar Odin and take the photo with the help of the owner. He allowed the counselor to pet him.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment:  24-May-2018
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, 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 gently pulls back his/her paw.
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:  Odin came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and exuberant towards the handlers but can be mouthy with light pressure.
Summary (1):  Odin’s previous owner reported that he was playful with and respectful of the other dog he lived with.
5/23: When off leash at the Care Center, Odin initially is nervous, tucked and avoidant of the novel female dog. As his session continues, he begins to loosen up and engages in brief bouncy play bouts.
5/24: Odin was introduced to a soft, neutered male today. He greeted with a tense posture and the longer they sniffed one another, the stiffer he got, and the slower his movements were. Due to the clear discomfort for Odin, the session was ended.
5/29: Odin nervously greets a novel female dog, before exploring the yard. After circling the area he checks in with other dog and immediately becomes sexually motivated. He position himself to mount, ignoring the other dog’s correction and increasingly becomes aroused (head whipping and jumping) when ever handlers attempt to interrupt him. He is eventually separated and the session is ended.

Date of intake:  22-May-2018
Summary:  Loose, wiggly, high energy and allowed all handling.

Date of initial:  24-May-2018
Summary:  Odin displayed a high energy, seeks petting, wagging tail

ENERGY LEVEL:  Odin displays a very high activity level in the care center.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:  ADULT ONLY HOME

Behavior Asilomar; TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:  No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:

No children: Odin appears to easily aroused, rough with play and becomes overwhelming with young kids are around for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time.
Potential challenges:  Basic manners/poor impulse control; Social hyperarousal; Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition

Potential challenges comments:
Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.
Social Hyper-arousal: Dog has displayed low threshold for arousal, rapidly escalating with very high energy level and mouth the leash immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Odin to new and unfamiliar situations.
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: While he applies only light pressure, Odin was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put his teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy – and ending play or attention whenever Odin puts teeth on skin. He should be rewarded with attention and treats when he stops and/or when he is seeking attention in alternate ways.

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