PRINCESS – 20874
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Princess
Hello, my name is Princess. My animal id is #20874. I am a female brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 16-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as other
Princess was place at risk due to behavior concerns; princess is highly reactive to other dogs while in the care center and as per her previous she is reactive to people as well.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 58 lbs
17/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : O surrender. O reports p is dog reactive, will lunge and try to bite. Subjective: BAR. Muzzled right away, tried a few times to remove muzzle. Well behaved during PE. Nervous. Became more nervous during medical handling, started defecating, pulling away, and twisting. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, MGTs noted by right mammary gland #2 and left mammary gland #4. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NE Assessment Mammary gland tumors intact female Prognosis: fair Plan: plan for OHE +/- mass removals, consider sending masses out for histopath SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Princess was alert during intake and counselor had owner place collar on her.
Date of Intake: 2/16/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Princess is a 7 year old, large mixed breed female who was not spayed prior to coming into the shelter. She has no known health issues or injuries, and last saw a vet June 2017. She was an owner surrender due to a family member’s parole officer not allowing the dog in the home.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner
How is this dog around strangers?: Princess will alert bark when someone approaches the house. She is shy for a few minutes and guests cannot approach her too quickly, she needs time to adjust. If someone comes in the home without the owner being near she will not allow them to come through the door.
How is this dog around children?: Princess has spent time around the previous owners’ children, 1 year and 6 years, and was relaxed and respectful around them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Princess was bitten by another dog when she was younger and has been fearful of dogs since then. She growls and will become reactive around them.
How is this dog around cats?: Princess has not spent time around cats before.
Resource guarding:: Princess does not have resource guarding behavior with food or treats.
Bite history:: Princess bit someone in 2010 when they entered the backyard without permission or knowledge from the owners.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Princess is not bothered by being pushed off the couch or furniture, and has allowed his owner to bathe and groom him. She does not allow his owners to trim his nails. she is not bothered if he is disturbed while sleeping, or held or restrained. She will alert bark and growl when someone approaches the house or yard.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Princess is described as being playful, excitable and affectionate. She has been an indoor dog, sleeps on her dog bed, and likes to play with all kinds of toys. She eats both wet and dry food mixed together, and is house trained to go outside. She is well behaved when left alone in the house and yard, and knows the commands sit and high give. She walks on leash for exercise when not in the yard.
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 2/16/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy, requires time to warm up to new people
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, respectful around familiar children
Behavior toward dogs:: Fearful, growls, reactive
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Princess bit someone who walked into her backyard – no further details
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Playful, excitable and affectionate with a high activity level
Date of assessment:: 2/20/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Princess slowly approaches the assessor with a low tail wag, allowing soft petting. She is a bit nervous,but treat motivated.
Summary (1):: According to Princess previous owner, Princess was bitten by another dog when she was younger and has been fearful of dogs since then. She growls and will become reactive around them. 2/17: Princess approached the novel male dog for a fences greet with stiff body and, slow movements. She dipped her head down to sniff his muzzle, hardened her eyes and gave a low growl. Due to the behavior she displayed, we did not feel comfortable introducing them off leash. We also did not feel comfortable muzzling her due to the difficulty we had attempting to collar her—tensing up, whale eyes.
Date of intake:: 2/16/2018
Summary:: No handling was attempted upon intake
Date of initial:: 2/16/2018
Summary:: Muzzled; tense, fearful
ENERGY LEVEL:: Her previous owner describes Princess as a fearful, but relaxed and respectful dog. Princess displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. Princess will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Due to how uncomfortable Princess is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Reactivity towards other humans was noted by the previous owner (lunging, growling). Because this appears to present a challenge outside of the care centers, guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly advised to assess this behavior and modify/manage as needed. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center Princess has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them and barking). As Princess plays well with other dogs, this reaction is likely due to excitement and frustration, we recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. She will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. New hope only: Due to the above concerns and her bite history, we feel that placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification guidance in a stable home environment will best set Princess up for success in a future adoptive home. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods as more aversive techniques will likely increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.
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