PEANUT – A1099671

Staten Island Center

My name is PEANUT. My Animal ID # is A1099671.
I am a neutered male brown and black beagle mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 12/24/2016 from NY 10308, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/03/2017 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 20.0 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to Peanut’s bite history and his discomfort around children, we recommend an adult-only home _X_Place with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Peanut 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. Peanut needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend ONLY force-free, reward-based training methods for Peanut as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. _X_Resource guarding: Peanut is reported to growl and snap over food. He should be left alone while eating, and should be taught the cue “drop” and other trade up games so Peanut learns that dropping food or having people around while he is eating is rewarding. Behavior modification protocols for food guarding behavior can be found on aspcapro.org

12/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/24/16 13:42 Basic Information: Peanut is a 2 year old neutered male Beagle Mix that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Peanut for a few days but had to surrender due to behavior issues. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers Peanut is either friendly and outgoing or standoffish depending on his mood/other person. He has not been around children, or other animals while in the care of the owner so behavior is unknown. In Peanut’s previous home, there were 2 children and he was tense around them & preferred to be by himself instead. Peanut has bit someone in the last 10 days breaking skin. Behavior: Peanut is not bothered by having his food, treats or toys taken away, being held/restrained, or if someone disturbs him while he is sleeping. Previous owner did mention that Peanut did not like his food , or treats taken away and would snap or even bite . Owner has not tried to give Peanut a bath or trim him nails so behavior is unknown. If someone tries to push Peanut off furniture or brush his coat, he will bark, growl snap and can bite. Whenever unfamiliar people would approach the home, yard or family members, Peanut would bark. For a New Family to Know: Peanut is described as friendly with a medium activity level. Owner stated that his favorite activity was going for walks outside. In the home, Peanut likes to stay in his favorite spot and play with balls, stuffed animals and squeaky toys. Peanut was kept indoors only & is mostly house trained. Recently, he has been having diarrhea causing him to have accidents a few times a week in the home. Owner fed Peanut both dry and wet food brand not given. When Peanut was left alone in the home, he would whine and bark. Owner has never tried to leave him alone in the yard. He knows the cues sit, and down. For exercise, owner took Peanut on brisk walks on the leash a few times a day. On the leash, Peanut pulls lightly. Owner never tried to walk Peanut off leash so behavior is unknown. Behavior during intake: During intake, when attempting to touch Peanut’s side, he ended up turning fast towards arm of worker but did not bite. No other handling was done.

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01/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 12/24/16: Neutered, return adoption (with adopter for 1 week, returned for biting) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children / dogs / cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported in this home Bite history: Yes, Peanut bit several times in the adoptive home. One was a bite to the hand of a veterinary technician during an examination, and this bite did not break skin. A second was when Peanut was being pet. He snarled, bared teeth, and then bit the person on the hand, causing two puncture wounds. Both were bite-and-release, and Peanut recovered quickly. Housetrained: “Mostly” Energy level/descriptors: Peanut is described as friendly with a medium activity level. Other notes: Peanut will bark, growl, snap, and possibly bite when he is brushed. 12/14/16: Unaltered, owner surrender (with owner for 4 months) Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages 3 and 8) Behavior toward children: Tense and not playful. He has barked and snapped when the children are playing roughly or loudly. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Growls and snaps when food or treats are touched. Bite history: Yes. Peanut bit one of the children when he was being played with roughly. Further details about the bite, including severity, are not available. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Peanut is described as friendly but shy, with a medium activity level. He likes to play fetch. Other notes: Peanut will growl, snap, and sometimes bite when she is disturbed while sleeping. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/16/2016 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body is trembling, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, lip lick Tag: 2. Dog is a bit distracted, turned towards hand on second pass Squeeze 1: 2. Dog pulls back paw Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs, then turns away. Summary: Summary: Peanut trembled and was tense throughout the assessment, but he tolerated the handling items. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with other dogs Peanut greets politely then spends his time exploring the yard. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/14/16 During his initial medical examination Peanut was tense and resisted handling ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to Peanut’s bite history and his discomfort around children, we recommend an adult-only home _X_Place with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Peanut 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. Peanut needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend ONLY force-free, reward-based training methods for Peanut as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. _X_Resource guarding: Peanut is reported to growl and snap over food. He should be left alone while eating, and should be taught the cue “drop” and other trade up games so Peanut learns that dropping food or having people around while he is eating is rewarding. Behavior modification protocols for food guarding behavior can be found on aspcapro.org

12/16/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
12/16: When off leash with other dogs Peanut greets politely then spends his time exploring the yard.

12/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive BARH AMBX4 Nervous,but allowed handling Neutered~2yrs EENT:WNL No fleas seen As per South Shore Animal hospital: had diarrhea Tx. prescribed: Met 250mg 0.5 tab BIDx7 days Panacur powder SIDX5 days (start tomorrow) Nosf

12/29/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
S: No vomiting , sneezing , diarrhea, and coughing. No signs of diarrhea. Eating and drinking normal. Anxious dog O: BCS 4/9 MM : pink and miost. EENT : Scab on the nose. CV : No murmur , synchronous Skin : NAF Neuro : Ambulatory in 4 limbs MS: NAF Lung : NAF Lymph nodes : NAF UG: NAF A: Diarrhea- resolving P: Continue metronidazole treatment. Diarrhea appears to be resolving.

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