RUBEN -17124
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Ruben
Hello, my name is Ruben. My animal id is #17124. I am a male brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 28-Dec-2017.
Ruben is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult Only determination). Ruben is very anxious with a high arousal level. The behaviors seen in kennel and outside in playgroup, Ruben may require an adopter experienced with this kind of behavior.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 40 lbs
29/12/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years old Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: na Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Very active, friendly (hyper) Evidence of Cruelty seen – (possible) thin body condition Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 90 R = 24 BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild dental staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Thin body condition but otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: very good Plan: Behavior assessment next. Recheck weight in 7 days to ensure weight gain while at BACC. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
2/01/2018
Pre-surgery exam S/O: BARH. Active, allows all handling ORAL: adult dentition, no oral lesions EENT: Pink mm, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP INTEG: GHC, no ectos noted MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: MI, 2 testicles descended NEURO: A&A A: Apparently healthy Underweight P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for surgery tomorrow Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake Rube allowed being collard, scanned and photographed. He wagged his tail and was friendly.
Basic Information:: Ruben is a brown and white dog that is possibly 3 year old. The finder noticed the dog wandering the street alone. The dog approached finder and allowed ot be brought to ACC.
Previously lived with:: n/a
How is this dog around strangers?: n/a
How is this dog around children?: n/a
How is this dog around other dogs?: n/a
How is this dog around cats?: n/a
Resource guarding:: n/a
Bite history:: n/a
Energy level/descriptors:: n/a
Other Notes:: n/a
Medical Notes: n/a
For a New Family to Know: n/a
Date of intake:: 12/28/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/30/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Ruben came into the room anxious, he was pacing and whining around the room, he was friendly but very high energy towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Ruben was brought in as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/29: When off leash at the Care Center, Ruben is sexually motivated and extremely difficult to interrupt. He displayed a high body and tail at the gate. Once the pen door is opened, he rushed the greeter dog attempting to mount her. He ignores all interruptions, and was easily frustrated when the dog runs away. He became stiff and offensively sexually motivated, mounting and wrapping his legs around the helper dog while expressing low guttural growls and attempting to grab her neck. The handlers immediately removed him and his session was ended.
Date of intake:: 12/28/2017
Summary:: Friendly and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/29/2017
Summary:: Very active and friendly
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 1/2/18: Due to the behavior Ruben displayed during playgroup as well as the highly aroused energy he has while in his kennel, the Behavior Team does not feel as though he is an appropriate candidate for the public adoptions room.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Ruben is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. X_ Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Ruben has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Ruben should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Ruben associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.
Potential challenges: : Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Ruben has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) continually through the SAFER and through play sessions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Ruben, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment.
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