SARGENT – 18105
Safe - 1-18-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 01/18/18
Sargent
Hello, my name is Sargent . My animal id is #18105. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 6 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Sargent is at risk for behavioral reasons. In his kennel, Sargent barks, growls, and lunges at people who approach him. He has also allowed minimal handling from caretakers, and displays strong resource guarding behaviors. Due to behavior, we have not been able to perform a thorough veterinary examination of Sargent, but based on a kennel side examination, he appears to be a healthy dog.
My medical notes are…
13/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yrs (reported) Microchip noted on Intake? Y Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – cage-side exam, barking and growling, ears pinned, when I slowly put my hand near the bars to see his response he snapped Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = DNP R = DNP BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: DNP PLN: DNP H/L: DNP ABD: DNP U/G: Intact male- did not touch him so unsure if both testes descended / symmetrical MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: cage-side visual exam, physical not performed. Prognosis: good Plan: vax/HWT/preventatives when sedated for neuter; need to auscult for heart murmur SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake because the owner warned about Sargent’s behavior around strangers, the owner collared and placed a leash on Sargent. The owner also placed Sargent into a kennel. Once in the kennel, Sargent would bark at me whenever I passed by.
Basic Information:: Sargent is a 2 1/2 year old male black and brown large breed dog. Sargent lived with previous owner for about 1 year and 8 months. Previous owner bought Sargent from a person on Craigslist. Sargent was surrendered because previous owner moved into a place that did not allow pets. Sargent was also surrendered because he is not friendly with people. Sargent has no injuries or health issues and last saw a vet about 1 year and 5 months ago.
Previously lived with:: Sargent previously lived with two adults.
How is this dog around strangers?: Sargent will bark at strangers and will approach them. If the stranger tries to pet Sargent, Sargent will bite them. The previous owner stated that Sargent was never left unsupervised and he would place him in a room with the door closed separated from visitors.
How is this dog around children?: Sargent has previously interacted with a 1 year old child. The previous owner had a friend who would bring the child and place him in a baby play pen. Sargent would pass by the play pen and was not bothered when the baby pet him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Sargent previously interacted with a female large breed dog. Sargent is described as being playful with the dog and they would sometimes play gentle or somewhat rough. The previous owner reported that during his walks, if Sargent saw another dog, he would bark and lunge and try to pull towards the other dog.
How is this dog around cats?: Sargent has never interacted with cats. The previous owner noted that when Sargent saw a cat on the street he would pull hard on the leash and try to chase after it.
Resource guarding:: Sargent is not bothered when his food or bowl is touched while he is eating. Sargent is not bothered when a toy, treat, bone or object is taken away. The previous owner noted that Sargent would try to play tug. The previous owner also noted that Sargent will growl if a stranger tries to touch his food or food bowl or tries to take away a toy or treat.
Bite history:: Sargent has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Sargent has a very high energy level.
Other Notes:: Sargent is not bothered when being held or restrained. Sargent is friendly when being bathed and when having his coat brushed. Sargent has never had his nails trimmed. Sargent will bark and try to bite if an unfamiliar approaches his owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Sargent has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Sargent is a playful and anxious dog. Sargent loves to be petted by his owner and would follow him around the house. Sargent likes to play with balls and likes to play fetch and tug. Sargent was kept as an indoors only dog but had access to a yard. Sargent was being fed 1/2 a can of Pedigree wet food at 7:00am and 1/2 a can at 6:00pm and dry food twice a day. Sargent is house trained and was taken out for walks 3 times a day: at 7am, 1pm and 7pm every day. When left alone, Sargent is well-behaved but the previous owner noted that he could not leave trash, shoes or socks within his reach. Sargent has never been crated trained but knows basic commands in Spanish such as sit and stay. Sargent has never been walked off the leash.
Date of intake:: 1/11/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Barks at them, will bite if they try to touch him
Behavior toward children:: Was not bothered by a one year old child
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful with a dog he knew, will bark and lunge at dogs he walks by
Resource guarding:: Yes, Sargent will growl if a stranger tries to touch his food or food bowl or tries to take away a toy or treat.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Sargent is a playful and anxious with a very high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/14/2018
Summary:: In his kennel, Sargent barks, growls, and lunges at people who approach him. He has also allowed minimal handling from her caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and due to safety concerns, we feel Sargent is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for a full summary of his behavior in his previous home.
Summary (1):: 1/16: When introduced to a male dog on leash, Sargent displays a soft, wiggly body and wagging tail. The previous owner describes him as “playful” with a dog he was familiar, though was also described to lunge toward others on leash.
Date of intake:: 1/11/2018
Summary:: Sargent was not handled at intake due to reported behavior.
Date of initial:: 1/13/2018
Summary:: Sargent barked, growled, and snapped.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Sargent’s previous owner described him as having a very high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the owner reporting that Sargent barks and snaps at new people, as well as his behavior at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Sargent be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Sargent to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Sargent to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Sargent presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: sargent is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Resource guarding: Sargent’s previous owner notes that he may growl when his food bowl, treats, or toys are touched. We recommend that Sargent be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Sargent’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Sargent is reported to bark and snap at strangers who attempt to touch him. At the care center, he has barked and growled at people and allowed minimal handling. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Sargent to new and unfamiliar situations.
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