ROCKY ROAD – 17127
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GONE 01/06/18
Rocky Road
Hello, my name is Rocky Road. My animal id is #17127. I am a desexed male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Rocky Road is at risk due to deteriorating behavior, Adult Only determination. Rocky Road has recently shown concerning behaviors such as snapping at handlers when returning him to the kennel. He does have oititis and dermatitis that the pet parent should be prepared to manage.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A staff member writes: Rocky Road, just like the ice cream, is a conglomerate of soft and rough. While he’s rough around the edges towards his fellow canine colleagues, his human friends are his world. Nothing makes him more happy than to snuggle up to a warm blankey, a monkey toy, some liver treats, and more. The possibilities are endless… He just needs to find the right road for him. Will you pave the way for this hunky Rocky?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 54.2 lbs
28/12/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Adult – 3-6 years based on overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive Microchip Number (If Applicable): 985111000165098 History : Surrendered. No health hx reported. Subjective: Alert Observed Behavior – Barking nonstop when tied to the wall. Flinches away from handling and very tense, but no growling or snapping. Muzzled for exam. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 5/9 EENT: AD mild erythema and moderate yellow discharge. AS Severe erythema, moderate swelling and stenosis, lichenification. Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Not performed bc pt muzzled. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Patchy geographic alopecia and mild erythema on dorsal lumbar region; alopecia in inguinal region, large calluses on the hocks and elbows. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, very small wart-like mass attached to the medial aspect of the left 2nd toe. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Dermatitis and otitis (right ear is mild, left ear appears chronic) – R/O allergies to food vs. environmental triggers Prognosis: Fair Plan: 1. Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x14 days – if effective, can be continued long-term 2. Cleaned ears and administered Osurnia AU – repeat in 1 week 3. Recommend diet trial after placement 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Rocky Road had a loose and wiggly body. Rocky Road was very alert and would tilt his head to hear the sounds outside of the door. Rocky Road allowed all handling.
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Rocky Road is a 4 year old neutered large breed dog that the owner got from a friend when Rocky Road was a puppy. The owner is surrendering due to moving to a new place that does not allow pets. Rocky Road’s last vet visit was a year ago for routine vaccines.
Previously lived with:: adults and children
How is this dog around strangers?: Rocky Road is friendly around strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Rocky Road has lived with a 2 year old boy and he is very relaxed with him, always playing gently.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Rocky Road barks and growls when he sees larger dogs but is indifferent to small dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Rocky Road has never been around cats.
Resource guarding:: Rocky Road is not bothered when his food bowl is touched while he eats but he will growl when his bone is taken away from him.
Bite history:: Rocky Road has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Rocky Road is not bothered when he is taken off furniture, restrained, or disturbed while he sleeps. Rocky Road is fearful when he is bathed. Rocky Road barks when the doorbell rings.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Rocky Road is described as very playful. The owner’s favorite thing about Rocky Road is that he loves to accompany her. Rocky Road likes to go outside. When the owner is home, Rocky Road follows her around. Rocky Road has been kept mostly indoors and when he is taken out, he likes to use any surface. Rocky Road is fed Ol Roy dry food, 1 cup twice a day.Rocky Road knows how to sit, come here, lay down, and give paw on command. On a leash, Rocky Road pulls very hard.
Date of intake:: 12/28/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 4 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and a child (age 2)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and gently playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Barks and growls when he sees dogs larger than he is
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Rocky Road is described as playful with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 12/31/2017
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:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Rocky Road approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He solicited attention by climbing into the assessor’s lap. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 12/29: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Rocky Road mostly ignores her and keeps to himself.
Date of intake:: 12/28/2017
Summary:: Upon intake, Rocky Road had a loose and wiggly body.
Date of initial:: 12/28/2017
Summary:: Rocky Road was tense and flinched away from handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Rocky Road’s previous owner described him as having a high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Rocky Road presents to be a challenge in the care center with his on leash dog reactivity, he remains social when interacting with his human caretakers. Rocky road is playful and actively seeks/solicits attention. However, he has displayed some handling concerns such as an unwillingness to return to his kennel and, on occasion, escalating to snapping at the handler.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to concerning behavior Rocky Road has displayed when being returned to his kennel (snapping at people), we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Kennel presence
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Rocky Road is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Rocky Road the option to walk away from any social interaction. Rocky Road should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Rocky Road’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Rocky Road would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Rocky Road’s previous owner reported that he is reactive to large dogs, barking and growling at them. Rocky Road may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Kennel presence: During his time at the care center, Rocky Road has displayed increasingly concerning behavior when being returned to his kennel, escalating to snapping at handlers. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Rocky Road may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating in his kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations.
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