RUGBY – 14628
Safe - 12-5-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/05/`17
Rugby
Hello, my name is Rugby. My animal id is #14628. I am a male red brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 26-Nov-2017.
Rugby is at risk due to behavior, Experience no young children determination. Rugby has extreme reactivity towards other dogs and should have a home that is prepared to manage that behavior. There are no medical concerns for Rugby at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Our little player has a wrinkled forehead, and I’ve never met a wrinkle I don’t want to smooth away. Rugby is no exception, so when he came into my lap, I massaged, I petted, I kissed, but the little forehead wrinkles haven’t melted away yet. Rugby is a little dude whose tail never stops wagging even while we walk to the park. He pulls slightly on leash but is easily manageable and responsive to correction, and potties en route. His clean caramel coat and perfect weight reflect a home attentive to his needs before he joined us. Off leash, Rugby comes when I call him, shows off his sit, keeps wagging his tail and takes treats gently. He’s a low key boy, waiting for an invitation to play tug, or join me on the bench, or put his head in my lap. Such good manners!! He comes when I call him, his tail gently wagging. Little Rugby was found tied up outside a police station. They brought him to us so that we could find him a new home. I voted him MVP and I know you’ll do the same. Ask to meet him today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 59.5 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allowed handling and approachable at first but escalates when restrained, will growl and thrash, reportedly dog reactive (prior to intake dog was aggressive to other animals via PO finder) and seems tense in kennels Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 1-2y Subjective: seemingly healthy animal with small scabbed area on forehead (possible skin tag that was abraded) Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: minimal staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog Plan: DVM intake, HWT and MC at Sx
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? N History : left outside police precinct Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – nervous but compliant for exam, tense Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male- both testes symmetrical and in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, focal 0.5cm diameter raised scabbed growth dorsal R side of head; otherwise healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: scab top of head, otherwise apparently healthy young adult intact male dog Prognosis: excellent Plan: ok for surgery and placement. SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 11/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward dogs:: Reported to be dog reactive
Date of assessment:: 11/28/2017
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:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
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:: Rugby approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 11/26: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Rugby rushes over and postures himself to mount while growling.
Date of initial:: 11/26/2017
Summary:: Rugby allowed handling at first but then growled and thrashed when restrained.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: When Rugby is on walks and sees dogs, he will pull forward and bark loudly continuously while they are in his presence. Despite the behavior team’s best efforts in implementing behavior modification protocol, it is unlikely Rugby will thrive in this environment with the high traffic of dogs, and is more likely to respond better to behavior modification in a consistent, stable environment, where his triggers (other dogs) can be controlled in order to successfully manage the reactivity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to growling when uncomfortable at the care center, we recommend a home without young children.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Rugby is reported to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Rugby 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. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Though Rugby appears social at the care center, he has growled when uncomfortable. It is important to always go slow and give Rugby the option to walk away from any social interaction. Rugby should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Rugby’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Rugby would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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