PANTHER – A1113426

Brooklyn Center

My name is PANTHER. My Animal ID # is A1113426.
I am a male tan labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/28/2017 from NY 11434, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

06/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Panther A1113426 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis and New Hope Only behavior.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/06/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 66.8 LBS.

06/06/17 Coughing noted by ACS. S/O: BAR. Eating well. EENT: Mild seromucoid nasal discharge, sneezing. H/L: RR=20, no coughing observed. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 3 PO q 24 hours x 14 days. Excellent prognosis.

05/28/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/28/17 16:40 Panther is 7 year old Labrador retriever mix; he came from a breeder and was surrendered due to him showing behavior concerns. He has no known health issues or injures and no recent vet history. Around strangers Panther is aloof and does not seek attention. He has been around children and is relaxed but lately has been growling and snapping at the Children. When the children in the home are in the backyard playing basketball, he barks and will snap at them if they reach for the ball. He been around his a male Cane Corso, but with the dog he would growl and lunged at the other dog often resulting in the dogs fighting and blood being drawn. Panther has bitten on of the owner’s family members, while they were taking out the garbage he left multiple wounds that were no deep and the family member did not seek medical health. Panther will growl if someone touches his food bowl. He will run away from the tub during bath time and will bark if an unfamiliar person approaches the home. He was described as friendly, excitable and Pushy with a medium activity level. He loves playing rope toys and is only kept outside in the yard. Panther is feed Pedigree dry food once a day. Panther is potty trained and uses the bathroom outside in the grass and cement. While in the yard he barks and everyone that passes by. He is crate trained and sometimes is place in a crate onside. For exercise Panther goes and plays in the yard. Upon intake Panther was aloof but became tense and growled when the counselor trained to collar him.

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06/07/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 05/28/17 Intact male, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Aloof Behavior toward children: has been relaxed though growls, snaps Behavior toward dogs: Growl and lunge at dog he has been around Behavior toward cats: Resource guarding: Barks at snaps over toy items and growls over food Bite history: Yes, Panther bit forearm of owner who was walking by resulting in wounds. Panther has also bitten another dog, breaking skin (no details provided.) Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, excitable and pushy with a medium activity Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 06/07/16 Summary: Due to the avoidance and distance increasing behaviors observed in-shelter, Panther is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time. Please use his known history as guideline for more information on Panther in a home environment. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 05/28/17 During intake, Panther was tense and growled when counselor approached. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 05/28/17 During his initial medical examination, Panther was fearful, trembling and snapped. ENERGY LEVEL: Panther has displayed a low energy level though this is likely due to fearful behavior that has come as a result of his environment. His previous owner reports a medium activity level in the previous home environment. IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Panther has allowed some handling from familiar handlers though remained aloof and hand-shy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Panther’s multiple bite history in addition to the fear and avoidance displayed in-shelter, we believe that placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification guidance in a stable home environment will best set Panther up for success in a future adoptive home. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Panther is reported to growl and snap over resources; we recommend that Panther be left alone while eating, and that 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 Panther’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: Panther has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, he displays minimal social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because he is so uncomfortable, Panther only tolerates minimal forms of direct touch. _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Panther has a multiple-bite history and escalates quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Panther needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Panther as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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05/28/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Microchip noted on Intake? no History : O/S – owner stated that the dog has been lost for a month before finding his way back home. Since then Panther has been showing behavior concerns towards other family members and the owner’s children. He recently bit a family member (two days ago) while they were taking out the garbage. Subjective: Dog is BARH Observed Behavior – Dog is highly fearful. Allows handling to take out and put back in run. Avoids eye contact, whole body shaking. Snaps at muzzle. Unable to perform exam. Restraint needed for vaccines, dog escalates to defensive aggression (growling, lunging forward). Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = NA P = NA R = pant BCS 3-4/5? EENT: appear grossly normal from a distance Oral Exam: not performed PLN: NE H/L: NE ABD: NE U/G: Appears to have both testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, coat appears dirty CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Fear aggression; appears slightly underweight Plan: On DOH-B Hold. Plan to neuter and give Rabies vaccine after cleared from bite hold by DOH. HW test and MC at neuter. Recommend re-exam at some point (may need to be sedated for thorough exam). Prognosis: Good-Fair SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/06/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
06/06/17 Coughing noted by ACS. S/O: BAR. Eating well. EENT: Mild seromucoid nasal discharge, sneezing. H/L: RR=20, no coughing observed. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 3 PO q 24 hours x 14 days. Excellent prognosis.

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