SANDY – A1112764

SANDY – A1112764

**SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME / NO CHILDREN**

SPAYED FEMALE, BROWN, GERM SHEPHERD MIX, 4 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/21/2017, From NY 11420, DueOut Date 05/24/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary  Estimated age: 3-4 Microchip noted on Intake? no. Stray, nervous.tail down, head down. will sniff hand. stiffens when touched  P = 100 R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited. front teeth clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spay scar palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Plan no treatment Prognosis: good
Weight 50.6

A volunteer writes: Sandy is a staff favorite at the Brooklyn ACC– this pretty lady not only has stunning good looks (just check out those ears) but she’s good on a leash (only pulling a tiny bit), seems to be housetrained, and really likes to play with other dogs. Sandy can take a little time to warm up to new people, but once she feels comfortable, she’s a very sweet girl. She goes absolutely wild for pigeons (although she doesn’t care too much about balls), likes treats, and is waiting for you at the Brooklyn ACC. Come and see her today!

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Spayed female, Stray

Previously lived with: Unknown

Other notes: Sandy kept whipping around to look at one of the counselors. Her tail was tucked under her the whole time and was very rigid.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is tense and fearful, her tail tucked and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body stiff, mouth closed, pulls away, lip lick.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body a bit tense, fearful.

Squeeze 1: 2. Dog closes mouth, becomes tense.

Flank squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away.

Flank squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away.

Toy: 1. No interest.

Summary: Sandy was fearful, but allowed all handling with a slow approach. She did remain tense; seeking comfort from the assessor during the stare item.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash at the Care Center, Sandy initially avoids interacting with calm male and female dogs but has become more social with further playgroup sessions. Sandy was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Sandy be placed with polite resident dogs that match her calm sociability.

05/22/17: Sandy displays nervous behavior- tucked tail, lip licking, and hiding in the corner. She mostly avoids interacting with the male greeter dog and will display distance increasing behaviors- lip curls- when he approaches her.

05/23/17: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Sandy mostly keeps to herself. She is tolerant of face to face greetings but chooses to walk away.

05/24/17: Sandy is slightly more social in a group of calm male and female dogs.

05/25/17: Sandy begins solicited and engage in gentle play.

05/26/17-05/31/17: Sandy is social in a group of calm male and female dogs.

06/01/17-06/05/17: Sandy solicits and engages in gentle play.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Sandy was nervous with her tail, and head down.  She will sniff and become stiff when touched.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Sandy so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment.

Sandy displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment.

We recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Sandy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience adult-only home  (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below).

_X_No children (under 13): Sandy has been extremely timid and hesitant to interact during her time at the care center. She avoids eye contact, and constantly pulls away from assessor. The department feels that Sandy will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home.   

Potential challenges:

_X_Fearful: Though observed to be human-social, Sandy may need some time to warm up to the handler as she initially presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Sandy to interact at her own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing her to new/unfamiliar situations.

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