OLIVIA aka COUNTRY GIRL – 20112 (ALT ID – A1113610)
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RTO SAFE 02/12/18
Olivia aka Country Girl
Hello, my name is Olivia aka Country Girl. My animal id is #20112 (ALT ID – A1113610). I am a desexed female brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 06-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive to other animals.
Olivia is being placed at risk for behavior, New Hope Only determination. We are recommending that she go to an adult only home that is prepared to manage behavior with positive reinforcement, as she has shown concerns around basic manners, impulse control, leash reactivity. There are no medical concerns for Olivia at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 47 lbs
6/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? y Microchip Number (If Applicable): 981020021289669 History : Owner return Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – excitable, friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = – P = 100 R = WNL BCS = 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: UR PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed/ Vulva UR 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
8/02/2018
Noted to have mild serous nasal discharge yesterday S/O -BAR, appears docile in kennel -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted or reported -appears eupnic A -no signs of CIRDC today P CTM
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
upon intake Olivia was very anxious and hard barking at the counselor. When approached slowly she had a wagging tail however still hard barking. When the counselor approached the owner Olivia began to hard bark again and had a tense body. No further handling was performed.
Date of Intake: 2/7/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Olivia is a roughly 2 year old large dog whom was adopted from ACC and kept in the same home for about 7 months. Unfortunately due to various issues she could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child, 1 dog
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as outgoing and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around children?: She has not yet been socialized with children so this behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Around dogs she is described as tolerant but can occasionally be reactive and didn’t get to fully socialize with them.
How is this dog around cats?: She has not been socialized with cats so this behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: She has no known resource guarding issues.
Bite history:: She has a previous bite history that is elaborated in a separate memo.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: very high energy level
Other Notes:: Olivia is described to use the bathroom indoors, hard to control due to her very high energy, becomes anxious when she is left alone, barks a lot and isn’t bothered by loud storms or fireworks. She isn’t bothered by having her food or toys touched having her nails trimmed. She is afraid of being held or restrained, she will bark and growl when unfamiliar people approach her owner or home and enjoys bath time and being brushed.
Medical Notes: She has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: She is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, pushy, independent and anxious. She enjoys playing with balls and stuffed animals, was being fed Beneful wet food and Pedigree dry food mixed together 2 times a day. She has never been crate trained, when left alone she will use the bathroom indoors, bark a lot and destroys household items. She knows the commands sit, stay, come, was being walked 4 times a day and pulls very hard on leash.
Date of intake:: 2/6/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 7 months)
Previously lived with:: An adult, a child, and a dog
Behavior toward strangers:: Outgoing and and plays exuberantly
Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant but sometimes reactive
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Olivia bit the child in the home and the other dog. The bite to the other dog occurred 4 months ago. The owner was not home when it happened so circumstances are unknown, the bite left a puncture and a gash that needed stitches. The bite to the child occurred one month ago when the child was playing rough with Olivia. She growled and bit his hand, breaking skin.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Olivia is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, pushy, independent, and anxious with a very high level of activity.
Other Notes:: Olivia’s owner would scold her when she did something she was not supposed to do, and she snapped at the owner when scolded.
Date of assessment:: 2/8/2018
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:: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Olivia approached the assessor quickly in the assessment room and jumped up in a social manner. She displayed a high level of activity and movement on her assessment, and jumped up several times. She allowed all handling and was social throughout.
Date of intake:: 2/6/2018
Summary:: upon intake, Olivia was very anxious and hard barking at the counselor.
Date of initial:: 2/6/2018
Summary:: Olivia was active and social.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Olivia’s previous owner described her as having a very high level of activity. She is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Olivia will display distance increasing behaviors (growling, barking) when uncomfortable in the shelter environment. Olivia will become more social with handlers when given adequate time to acclimate. She will solicit attention from handlers, choosing to approach them, and remaining near them.
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 Olivia’s bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Olivia be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Olivia to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Cinnamon to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Olivia presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Olivia is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Destructive behavior: Olivia is reported to show destructive behavior in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Olivia will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Olivia is reported to snap at her owner when her owner scolds her and bit the child in the home when he was playing rough. It is important to never yell at Olivia or raise your voice around her. All training should be positive reinforcement, reward based only. If this behavior presents a problem in a new home, Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Olivia has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them and barking. This behavior was also reported by her previous home. Olivia may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. 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 her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.
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ADOPTED 07/07/17
My name is COUNTRY GIRL. My Animal ID # is A1113610.
I am a spayed female br brindle boxer and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH old.
**RETURNED FROM ACC FOSTER CARE**
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/30/2017 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
06/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Country Girl A1113610 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/05/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 38.8 LBS.
06/05/17 15:58 S/O: good appetite and energy sneezing serous nasal dc A: cirdc P: move to iso 200mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good
05/30/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/30/17 10:12 Upon intake Country Girl was loose body and laying down mostly. She scanned negative for a microchip and allowed all handling. When going inside the cage she was tense backing up. She wasn’t interested in toys or treats. She allowed to be picked up and held by a staff member. Clients stated Country Girl is friendly towards strangers and children all ages. She runs to play and interact with small and large breed dogs. She ate human food and dog food called pedigree. She is treated to use the bathroom outdoors and will bark to alarm client.
06/06/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: When I first saw Country Girl sitting in her cage, I sensed a gentle, sweet, affectionate, and happy dog. I was right! What a wonderful walk we experienced! We sat next to each other on a bench in the park for a long time, definitely enjoying each other’s company. Country Girl is quietly and patiently waiting for her forever family to adopt her. Please come meet this special beauty at the Manhattan Care Center.
A volunteer adds: Country Girl…she looks to me like a pretty City Girl, all dressed up in a shiny chestnut coat, bright eyed and perky ears, ready for an afternoon of shopping with her person. Country Girl is cute and petite, a pocket Pittie. Her round face and underbite tell us that she counts most likely a Boxer among her ancestors. She has shy sides while she is quite friendly and loving, a good lap dog and a tender kisser. She does pull a little on the leash, does her business on the way and prances like a pony, leash free in the yard. Country Girl would love to be…Your Girl.
Another volunteer writes: Country Girl is now our City Girl and simply biding her time before she becomes ________’s (insert your name here) Girl! She’s an itty bitty brindlicious tail wagging fun loving peanut who loves spending time with a person, enjoying some treats and some petting. She has the cutest face ever, and ears! Lively and lovely, she’ll let you know if you aren’t getting the treat fast enough with a little bark and a bow! Too cute. All personality and wiggles, she was found in a park and spent three days with the people who found her who tell us that she’s housetrained and was friendly with their kids. CG has done well in group play with her peers, needing some time to warm up and does better with dogs with a gentle play style. Don’t pass up the change to meet our gorgeous little girl and make her yours.
05/31/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile 5/30/17 Unaltered Female, Stray (With finder for three days) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Friendly Housetrained: Yes SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/31/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is wagging with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Country Girl displayed no concerning behaviors during her assessment and was social throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Country Girl plays gently with other dogs in the care center. She has been observed to succeed best when given time to warm up in social situations with other dogs. The behavior department feels Country Girl may be post compatible with respectful, gently playful dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 5/30/17 Upon intake, Country Girl had a loose body and allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/20/17 During her initial medical exam, Country Girl sought attention and allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Country Girl so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
05/31/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Country Girl plays gently with other dogs in the care center. She has been observed to succeed best when given time to warm up in social situations with other dogs. The behavior department feels Country Girl may be post compatible with respectful, gently playful dogs. 5/31: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog Country Girl initially displays cautious, fearful body language in the yard. She allows the greeter to approach and sniff, though initially turns her head away when approach face to face. When the greeter dog walks away, she briefly turns and sniffs him from behind. 6/1: Country Girl begins to engage in soft play with polite male and female dogs. She becomes overwhelmed by more exuberant play, and attempts to avoid it altogether.
05/30/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1-2 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – very waggy, low body, seeks attention. screamed when MC given. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 80 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal 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: no spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Plan: OHE Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
06/05/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
06/05/17 15:58 S/O: good appetite and energy sneezing serous nasal dc A: cirdc P: move to iso 200mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good
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