PACO – A1095727

Brooklyn Center

My name is PACO. My Animal ID # is A1095727.
I am a neutered male brown chihuahua sh and welsh corgi pem mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/03/2016 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/08/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 25.2 LBS.

IN SHELTER BEHAVIOR: 11/13/16: It has been reported by several staff that due to Paco’s kennel presence he can no longer be housed in our public adoptions room. Paco will lip curl, growl, bark and lunge when his kennel is approached. The Enrichment Team has not seen any behavior concerns with Paco when he is outside during playgroup and remains social towards all handlers outside, however he can no longer be housed in adoptions due to safety concerns for both staff and the public. Placement should be sought as soon as possible for Paco. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No children (under 13) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys.) _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Reactivity towards other humans was noted by previous owner; lunging, growling, nipping. Because this appears to present a challenge outside of the care centers, guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised to assess the behavior and work with it as needed.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (See known history; Owner reports Paco has displayed a low threshold for dog/human reactivity and frustration on leash: hard pulling, hard barking, lunging, growling and at times has “nipped” without ever breaking skin. The owner also cites similar issues in home with strangers coming over; the behavior department recommends guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist.)

11/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/03/16 09:29 Basic Information Paco is a 3 1/2 year old altered mixed breed. He was given to the owner by a friend (who found him as a stray) 2 1/2 years ago and is being surrendered because of his guarding issues. He has been to a vet and has no known health problems or injuries. Socialization: When Paco meets people on the street whenhis owner is walking him or in his home he will growl, hard bark, and charge them. He will nip their ankles but he has never broken skin to cause a person to bleed. Paco has lived with two adults and has not spent time around children. Paco doesn’t really play with people. He was the only pet in the home but has has spent time with dogs outside the home. When he is walked he will growl, bark, and lunge at the dogs but Paco spends time every week at the dog park and is boarding quite often and he does very well when off leash at the dog park. He will run and play with the other dogs and will approach people. The boarding facility also reports that Paco is well behaved as well. His behavior is unknown around cats. Behavior Paco sometimes whines when he is left home alone and when he hears loud noises such as fireworks and sirens. Paco has no gaurding issues with his food, bones, or toys. He allows people to touch him and remove these item without issues. He is not bothered when held or restrained. (He freezes when at vet). He tolerates taking showers. He allowes his nails to be trimmed but he will pull his paw away. When people known and unknown (besides owner and roomate) approach his home or the owner he will hard bark, have his hair erect, and nip their legs. For a New Family to Know Paco is described has playful, anxious, and excitable. He has a high energy level.He loves to run and play with dogs at the park. When the owner is home he tends to follow her around the home. he plays alone with his king and rope toy. He sleeps in his crate and the bed. He enjoys all kinds of treats. He is very house trained and well behaved when left home alone. He knows the commands sit and stay. He is sued to leashed walks and pulls lightly on the leash. When is at the dog park he will wander some but comes when called. Admissions Behavior Paco had his tail tucked and stayed very close to his owner. When his owner left he stayed by the door but came when the couneslor called him. When he walked to the counselor calling him he had his tail raise level with his body and slightly wagged his tail. He allowed handling

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11/08/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Neutered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: When walked on the leash he will bark, growl and lunge at other dogs though reported do to well in dog parks Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: When Paco meets people on the street when his owner is walking him or in his home he will growl, hard bark, and charge them. He will nip their ankles but he has never broken skin. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/5/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: 2. 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy, and he is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness. Summary: Paco displayed no concern during his behavior assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Paco’s previous owner, Paco does very well when off leash at the dog park. He will run and play with the other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Paco is playful, soliciting gentle play with the small male and female dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/05/16 During his initial medical examination, Paco readily allowed all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: Paco displays a high activity level in the care center.

IN SHELTER BEHAVIOR: 11/13/16: It has been reported by several staff that due to Paco’s kennel presence he can no longer be housed in our public adoptions room. Paco will lip curl, growl, bark and lunge when his kennel is approached. The Enrichment Team has not seen any behavior concerns with Paco when he is outside during playgroup and remains social towards all handlers outside, however he can no longer be housed in adoptions due to safety concerns for both staff and the public. Placement should be sought as soon as possible for Paco. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No children (under 13) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys.) _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Reactivity towards other humans was noted by previous owner; lunging, growling, nipping. Because this appears to present a challenge outside of the care centers, guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised to assess the behavior and work with it as needed.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (See known history; Owner reports Paco has displayed a low threshold for dog/human reactivity and frustration on leash: hard pulling, hard barking, lunging, growling and at times has “nipped” without ever breaking skin. The owner also cites similar issues in home with strangers coming over; the behavior department recommends guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist.)

11/04/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Paco’s previous owner, Paco does very well when off leash at the dog park. He will run and play with the other dogs. 11/4-11/16: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Paco is playful, soliciting gentle play with the small male and female dogs. Paco responds appropriately to being corrected by a female dog when his energy is too overwhelming for her and he is soliciting attention in her face.

11/03/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive –982000361982754 Neutered, `3yrs Sociable, tolerates handlin/petting stained teeth EENT — wnl Skin/Coat — nsf AMB x4 BARH

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