SCRAPPY – 14601
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Hello, my name is Scrappy. My animal id is #14601. I am a male tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 25-Nov-2017.
Scrappy is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination). He has allowed minimal handling the care center, quickly escalating to warning behaviors (growling, lunging).
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14.8 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : surrender due to possible biting a child Subjective: BAR no c/s/v/d Observed Behavior – allowed all handling however patient was very timid and scared Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = 144 R = 24 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: both testicles palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin -fleas and flea dirt, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment – intact male Prognosis: good Plan: neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake he allowed the counselor to collar pet him and take his picture with no problems.
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Scrappy is a 5 year old small neutered dog who was brought to the ACC by the police as a stray due to behavior concerns.
Previously lived with:: Owner
How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated that when around strangers Scrappy is aggressive and will growl snap and may bight. Scrappy does not care to play with adults.
How is this dog around children?: When around children the owner stated that Scrappy is aggressive and will also growl and snap. He will possible bite a child if they were to get to close to him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Scrappy has not spent time in the home around other dogs so it is unknown how he will react.
How is this dog around cats?: Scrappy has not spent time in the home around cats so it is unknown how he will react.
Resource guarding:: If someone was to touch Scrappy’s food treats or toys he will growl and snap. If someone unfamiliar approaches his house or family member he will bark and growl and may snap if the get to close to him.
Bite history:: Scrappy has bitten a person before but he has never bitten another animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown information
Other Notes:: Owner stated that if someone was to try to bath brush or trim scrappy’s nails he will growl, snap and bite. He will also growl snap and bite if he is pushed of the couch or disturbed while he rest. Scrappy isn’t bothered if he is restrained.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No reported medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Owner described Scrappy as anxious and confident. When at home he likes to be in his favorite spot. He likes to play with squeaky toys. Scrappy has been kept mostly indoors and eats both wet and dry food. Owner stated that when left alone he will go to the bathroom in side the home. He has never been crated or left in the yard so it is unknown how he will react. Scrappy knows how to sit and come when called. He is used to brisk walks on the leash. When off the leash he might run away.
Date of intake:: 11/25/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults and children
Behavior toward strangers:: Growls and snaps
Behavior toward children:: Growls and snaps
Resource guarding:: Yes, he will growl and snap if someone touches his food, treats, or toys
Bite history:: Yes, Scrappy bit the owner’s child on the hand when the child reached for him. The bite left red marks but did not break skin.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Scrappy is described as anxious and confident.
Date of assessment:: 11/27/2017
Summary:: Scrappy snapped when an attempt was made to leash him for his assessment, so a handling assessment was not preformed.
Summary (1):: Scrappy was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. 11/26- 11/28: When off leash at the Care Center Scrappy greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft body and explores the pens keeping to himself. He is tolerant of some pushy behavior but does correct when another dog mounts him.
Date of intake:: 11/25/2017
Summary:: During intake he allowed the counselor to collar pet him and take his picture with no problems.
Date of initial:: 11/26/2017
Summary:: Scrappy was timid but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Scrappy displays a medium level of activity.
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 Scrappy’s bite history to a child, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Scrappy’s bite history and his level of fear at the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force-free, positive reinforcement training.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Scrappy is reported to growl and snap at people and bit the child in the home. At the care center, he has snapped. It is important to always go slow and give Scrappy the option to walk away from any social interaction. Scrappy should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Scrappy’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Scrappy 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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