ROGER – A1116562

Brooklyn Center

My name is ROGER. My Animal ID # is A1116562.
I am a male white and br brindle eng bulldog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/26/2017 from NY 11105, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.

07/02/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Roger A1116562 is at-risk for New Hope Only behavior. While Roger displays social behavior in the care center, Roger has snapped towards his owners multiple times; his known history states several concerns including potential resource guarding, sensitive startle response in additional to potential fearful behavior.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/30/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 56.8 LBS.

06/30/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Attention seeking EENT: Mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing, sneezing, sterterous breathing A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Good prognosis

06/26/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/26/17 11:38 Basic information Roger is a 7 year old male medium size breed mix with no known medical conditions. Owner has had Roger for 5 years and is surrendering because of behavior. Socialization Roger has not lived with children and behavior is not known for interacting with then. Around strangers Roger is shy for a few minutes but if he is startled when approached he will bark and lunge towards them. Roger did not play much with adults and rather just get belly rubs. Roger has not lived with other dogs and around dogs outside he will bark growl and lunge towards them. Roger has not lived with cats. Roger does not have a bite history Behavior Roger isnt bothered when touching his food bowl while eating or having bones taken away. Roger does not play with toys. Roger wasn’t allowed on the furniture but the few times he jumped up would get down once he saw someone coming. Roger isnt bothered when getting bathes or being brushed. Previous owner did not attempt to trim his nails. When woken up suddenly while sleeping Roger gets startled and will snap. Roger isnt bothered when being held or restrained. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house Roger will bark. For the new family to know Roger was described as independent and pushy with a medium activity level. Roger did not play with toys in the home.. When home with Roger he would be off in a favorite spot of his lounging around. Roger is house trained and new paper trained. Roger went outside twice a day and preferred to go to the bathroom on grass. When inside Roger has new paper down in one spot that has use to going on. Roger is well behaved when left in the house alone. Roger pulls very hard on the leash. HE ate dry dog food twice a day, when its time for bed Roger likes to sleep on this cooling doggy bed. For exercise Roger use to go on runs but mostly goes on brisk walks now. Behavior during intake During intakes Roger was relaxed. He allowed to be scanned but seemed to tense up. Roger did not allow to be collared but would come up to the counselor at times and smell them. Allowed minimal handling.

WEB MEMO
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06/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 06/26/17 Intact male, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Shy, barks, growls and lunges Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Lunges, snaps Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Roger has growled over his bed Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Independent and pushy with a medium activity level Other notes: Roger startles easily and has snapped when woken up. Roger has also been reported to growl while on his bed and has snapped multiple times on separate occasions when people approach suddenly. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 06/27/17 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1: 1. No response Squeeze 2: 1. No response Toy: 1. No interest Summary: Roger tolerated all handling during his assessment and displayed no concern. PLAYGROUP: According to Roger’s previous owner, Roger will bark, growl and lunge towards other dogs. (These behaviors appear to be consistent with on leash reactivity and may not accurately reflect Roger’s behaviors when off leash with dogs.) When off leash at the Care Center, Roger displays soft and social body language in a group of calm male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Roger be placed with resident dogs that match his calm sociability. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 06/26/17 During his initial medical examination, Roger tolerated all handling though appeared a bit cautious initially. ENERGY LEVEL: Roger displays a low energy level in the care centers.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all the noted concerns displayed in the home environment, the behavior department recommends Roger be placed with a New Hope rescue partner who can further assess his behavior in a stable adult-only home. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Potential resource guarding was noted in the previous home as Roger was observed to growl and snap when on his bed. For this reason we advise against ever removing items from Roger’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Roger is reported to quickly escalate to snapping, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Roger needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Roger as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.

06/27/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Roger’s previous owner, Roger will bark, growl and lunge towards other dogs. (These behaviors appear to be consistent with on leash reactivity and may not accurately reflect Roger’s behaviors when off leash with dogs.) When off leash at the Care Center, Roger displays soft and social body language in a group of calm male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Roger be placed with resident dogs that match his calm sociability. 6/27: Roger displays a soft body when greeting a novel female. He wanders the pen, mostly keeping to himself. 6/28: Roger continues to explore his surroundings when introduce to a novel male. 6/29: Roger is social, checking in on the female dog often as he explores the pen. 6/30: Roger is social in a group of small male and female dogs. He checks in on them often as he explores the pen.

06/26/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 yo Microchip noted on Intake? 985121015132517 History : O surrender due to behavior problems – tried to bite mother in law/ territorial Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -. Cautious at first. Approaches us after time. Rolls over for belly rubs. Squirmy. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = 103 P = 80 R = panting heavily BCS= 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. Keratic growths/ irregular dorsal bridge nose. Oral Exam: No significant tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: MM pk, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, panting heavily, snorting. Difficult to auscult heart but NSF. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male – 2 scrotal testicles – pre- scrotal clear. Erythematous at tip of prepuce with some skin folds. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Hair coat – mild- mod patches of genalized alopecia with several collarettes and some erythematous plaques. Pre-scrotal area clr. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Chronic otitis. Generalized dermatitis. Mild dermatitis at tip of prepuce. Plan: Routine intake. Chem panel Skin scraping/ clean ears tomorrow. Mometamax (o supplied meds) once a day x 7 days. Cephalexin 750 mg po bid x 7 days Prognosis: Fair to good. SURGERY: Okay for surgery.

06/30/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating NH ONLY
06/30/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Attention seeking EENT: Mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing, sneezing, sterterous breathing A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Good prognosis

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