SEBASTIAN – 12597
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SAFE 11/22/17
Sebastian
Hello, my name is Sebastian. My animal id is #12597. I am a male brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Nov-2017.
Sebastian is at risk for behavior concerns (New Hope Only behavior determination). Sebastian has shown some escalated warning behaviors in the care center; for these reasons we advise against a home with children.
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This cool guy loves butt scratches and kisses. He becomes excited when we take him out, and shows his appreciations with snuggles. Sebastian will make a great pal for those who love to lounge around. If you want this cool guy come to Brooklyn Animal Care Centers of New York!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 53.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning haircoat with diffuse scabbing, scaling, lichenification, and mild pododermatitis x4 CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Dermatitis r/o allergies Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Start benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x14d until 11/28 Start cephalexin 30mg/kg PO BID x28d until 12/12 Recheck skin day 14, 28 Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake Sebastian was friendly and outgoing. He allowed the counselor to collar him and take his picture with no problems.
Basic Information:: Sebastian looks to be a 1 year old large brown and white male dog who was found loose on the street and brought to the ACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time he had a loose body and was wagging his tail.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown information
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown information
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown information
Resource guarding:: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
Date of intake:: 11/14/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: stray
Behavior toward strangers:: Sebastian is friendly and loose.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Sebastian is described as friendly with a medium energy level.
Date of assessment:: 11/16/2017
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 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:: 5. Dog growls, snaps, or tries to bite.
Paw squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Paw squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 3. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Body is stiff.
Summary:: Sebastian was a bit wary during the handling assessment. He tolerated handling for the first few items, but became aroused during the tag(jumping up, grabbing the leash, and low growling).
Summary (1):: Sebastian is calm around other dogs, exploring the area. He socially checks in with them, but is slightly sexually motivated. He was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Sebastian be placed in a home with resident dogs that match his calm sociability and will be tolerant of his sexually motivated behavior. All introductions should be done slowly and under supervision. 11/15: When off leash at the Care Center, Sebastian displays sexually motivated behavior with a female greeter. He is responds well to handler interruptions, and explores the area. When the other dog ignores him, he begins to whine. 11/16: Sebastian explores most of his session and was respectful with a nervous female dog. 11/17-20: Sebastian most keeps to himself in a group of playful dogs. He exchanges sniff with a smaller intact male but shows interest in the female dog.
Date of intake:: 11/14/2017
Summary:: During intake Sebastian was friendly and outgoing.
Date of initial:: 11/14/2017
Summary:: very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Sebastian so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. Sebastian is a young, enthusiastic, social dog. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Sebastian has shown some escalated warning behaviors in the care center; for these reasons we advise against a home with children. He otherwise shows good coping skills, even when uncomfortable, and has been quite human social with his caretakers in the care center.
Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal
Potential challenges comments:: Social hyper arousal: Sebastian has displayed a low threshold for arousal, rapidly escalating and quickly tipping over to aggression (jumping, mouthing, low growling.) Immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Sebastian to new and unfamiliar situations.
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