SHADOW – A1093448

 

Manhattan Center

My name is SHADOW. My Animal ID # is A1093448.
I am a male black cocker span. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/14/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/16/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 25.3 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) (See potential challenges) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (See known history/bite history; Shadow has attempted to snap multiple times during his stay at our care centers, for this reason along with known history, we believe Shadow would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment.) Potential challenges: _X_House soiling (See known history; Shadow may benefit best from routine walks, scheduled feedings as well as incorporating a crate to aid in a housebreaking process.) _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys.) _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Shadow has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during his stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling; any form of direct touch may result in a fearful bite. It is recommended that Shadow be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating him to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Shadow to new and unfamiliar situations.)

10/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/14/16 17:30 Shadow is shy around strangers and if not given his required amount of time to get used to someone he will shy away from touch or snap at hand. He is not around children. He does not like large breed dogs and will lunge or attempt to attack. He has not interacted with cats. Shadow is not house trained and uses the bathroom on beds, couches and the floor. He does not destroy household itmes. He does not mind having his food or toys touched or taken while eating. He will not eat without owner near. He will growl and bite if someone tries to touch or take his bone. He is afraid of being bathed and will run or struggle. He does not mind being brushed but he does not like his legs, feet or testicles touched. He is fearful of the sound or sight of razor blades, clippers and scissors and may try to bite if approached with those objects. He is not bothered by having people approaching his house. Shadow has a very high level of energy at home. He follows his owners around the house and he chews up doggy beds. He really loves balls and tennis balls. He was once crate trained but has not worked recently. He knows the command sit and paw. He pulls very hard on the leash. He is fed gourmet cookable dog food with sweet potato. He does not eat any flavors of wet/dry dog food unless it is chicken, salmon or sweet potato. Shadow growled at councilor when trying to scan for a microchip. Owner needed to handle but once owners were gone Shadow allowed councilor to touch and he solicited attention.

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10/16/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults only Behavior toward children: Unexposed Behavior toward dogs: He does not like large breed dogs and will lunge or attempt to attack. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: He does not mind having his food or toys touched or taken while eating. He will not eat without owner near; Shadow will growl and bite if someone tries to touch or take his bone. Bite history: He has bitten her children and guests. Housetrained: Recently started using the bathroom around the house. Shadow is not house trained and uses the bathroom on beds, couches and the floor. Energy level/descriptors: Shadow has a very high level of energy at home. He follows his owners around the house and he chews up doggy beds. Other notes: Owner stated that she could not keep Shadow because he has become increasingly aggressive over the past two years. Shadow is shy around strangers and if not given his required amount of time to get used to someone he will shy away from touch or snap at hands. He is afraid of being bathed and will run or struggle. He does not mind being brushed but he does not like his legs, feet or testicles touched. He is fearful of the sound or sight of razor blades, clippers and scissors and may try to bite if approached with those objects. He knows the cues sit and paw, pulls very hard on leash. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/16/16 Shadow snapped/attempted to bite during collaring; Shadow is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time. Toy: 1. Minimal interest Summary: Shadow must be placed with a New Hope partner. PLAYGROUP: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Shadow is tense but initially allows aprpoach, albeit uncomfortable. When approached by a select male dog, Shadow mounts him, then snaps at his neck. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/16/16 During his initial medical examination, Shadow was tense and growling during medical exam, though tolerated all handling. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) (See potential challenges) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (See known history/bite history; Shadow has attempted to snap multiple times during his stay at our care centers, for this reason along with known history, we believe Shadow would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment.) Potential challenges: _X_House soiling (See known history; Shadow may benefit best from routine walks, scheduled feedings as well as incorporating a crate to aid in a housebreaking process.) _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys.) _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Shadow has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during his stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling; any form of direct touch may result in a fearful bite. It is recommended that Shadow be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating him to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Shadow to new and unfamiliar situations.)

10/16/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Shadow is tense but initially allows aprpoach, albeit uncomfortable. When approached by a select male dog, Shadow mounts him, then snaps at his neck.

10/14/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: male Age 9 years Geriatric Mentation: QARH Eyes: cloudy OU Ears: clear Nose: clear Teeth: moderate tartar If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: wnl Hair Coat: flea comb negative Declawed: no Any injuries: none Behavior: tense, growling, but allowed handling Medication: none nosf

 

 

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