SOLO aka BUGS – A0999754

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is SOLO aka BUGS. My Animal ID # is A0999754.
I am a neutered male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/30/2016 from NY 11217, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/02/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 60.4 LBS.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/30/16: During his initial medical examination, Solo was fearful with a tucked tail, watching his handlers closely, and allowing only brief minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the fear/avoidance behavior displayed in the care center, we cannot fully evaluate Solo and feel that he will be best set up to succeed through placement with a New Hope partner. We recommend only positive reinforcement-based, force-free training for Solo as aversive methods are likely to heighten his fear and increase aggression. _x_Single-pet home _x_Recommend no dog parks Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Solo is extremely nervous around strangers and can be difficult to handle. He has no bite history but shows clear signs of discomfort. It is important to respect those signs and to help Solo gain comfort and confidence in order to avoid escalation.

11/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/30/16 16:37 BASIC INFORMATION Solo is a gray and white, neutered American Pit bull that is 5 years old. The owners bred Solo at home. Since a puppy he has been a member of the family. The owner is surrendering Solo due to personal issues. Solo has no known illness. SOCIALIZATION Solo has lived with a 1 year old and is gentle around children. The barks when stranger come over and body is tense. But he keeps his distance and after a few days he warms up to new people. Around the family he is playful and friendly. He has lived with a small dog; they play and chase each other around the house (small friendly with only the house dog). He has never been around cats. BEHAVIOR Solo allowed the family to touch his food bowl while eating, removing toys from his mouth, or bones. Solo sometimes is protective and selective of people that approach the family. He has no bite history. But he lunges and tense up when small dog approach in the neighborhood. He is house trained and is taken outside 3 times a day. He also uses the new paper that is lay down in the bathroom FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW Solo is described as playful and affectionate around the family. Solo when left alone is he is left in the kitchen. Solo enjoys playing with tennis balls and hard toys. He knows the commands give me five, come, sit and stay. He does not like to sleep on the floor and researches for a pillow or dog bed. He is playful with the family and follows them around the house. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Solo was nervous and panting. He growl and lunged when counselor approached. But with the assistance of the owner he was scanned, collard, scanned and photographed.

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12/02/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: [Neutered, owner surrender: Solo was bred at home and was his family since puppyhood] Previously lived with: Adults, child (1-year-old), small dog Behavior toward children: With the child in the home Solo was gentle Behavior toward dogs: Solo was playful with his housemate; reported to be tense around small dogs outside Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: No bite history reported Housetrained: Yes, trained to eliminate outside and on newspaper inside Energy level/descriptors: Solo is described as playful and affectionate. Other notes: Solo is tense and avoids new people, needing several days to warm up. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/30/16 Summary: Solo has been difficult to remove from and return to the kennel. Solo has allowed some handling in the care center but he is tense and avoids interaction with his new caretakers, in line with his owner’s report of Solo’s behavior around strangers. He watches and tracks the humans around him carefully at all times. Due to the behaviors observed, and out of concern for his stress level, we do not feel it is appropriate to perform a handling assessment at this time. Please review the full owner surrender profile for information on Solo’s behavior in his previous home as a guideline. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Solo’s previous owner, Solo has lived with a small dog; they play and chase each other around the house. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Solo enters the pen displays very nervous body language. His body is lowered and his tail tucked. He chooses not to greet the greeter dog so the leash of the greeter dog is held to give Solo the opportunity to approach. He comes close to her, but displays a lip curl when she greets him face to face. He keeps to himself as he explores the pen, never relaxing. He slowly approaches the rear end of the greeter dog and briefly sniffs her before continuing to wander. Solo continues to display nervous body language -a tucked tail and tense face. He displays a slight lip curl when the male greeter dog approaches his face, but continues to explore the pen. He does a poor job of managing his space, as he chooses to place himself close to the other dog but begins to growl and lip curl when the greeter dog softly greets him. The session is ended.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/30/16: During his initial medical examination, Solo was fearful with a tucked tail, watching his handlers closely, and allowing only brief minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the fear/avoidance behavior displayed in the care center, we cannot fully evaluate Solo and feel that he will be best set up to succeed through placement with a New Hope partner. We recommend only positive reinforcement-based, force-free training for Solo as aversive methods are likely to heighten his fear and increase aggression. _x_Single-pet home _x_Recommend no dog parks Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Solo is extremely nervous around strangers and can be difficult to handle. He has no bite history but shows clear signs of discomfort. It is important to respect those signs and to help Solo gain comfort and confidence in order to avoid escalation.

12/01/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Solo’s previous owner, Solo has lived with a small dog; they play and chase each other around the house. 12/1: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Solo enters the pen displays very nervous body language. His body is lowered and his tail tucked. He chooses not to greet the greeter dog so the leash of the greeter dog is held to give Solo the opportunity to approach. He comes close to her, but displays a lip curl when she greets him face to face. He keeps to himself as he explores the pen, never relaxing. He slowly approaches the rear end of the greeter dog and briefly sniffs her before continuing to wander. 12/2: Solo continues to display nervous body language -a tucked tail and tense face. He displays a slight lip curl when the male greeter dog approaches his face, but continues to explore the pen. He does a poor job of managing his space, as he chooses to place himself close to the other dog but begins to growl and lip curl when the greeter dog softly greets him. The session is ended.

11/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive with Chip #985111000207546 QARH – fearful, tail tucked, eyes follow, backs up, will allow brief minimal handling. Note: owner brought dog in muzzled. N~ 5 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear. Wear on nose from frequent muzzle use. Teeth lightly stained Coat clean – no flea dirt or parasites noted Ambx4 Nails short NOSF

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

Generated on Dec 2 2016 6:00PM

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RTO SAFE – 5/15/14

MALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 3 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD
Reason STRAY
Intake condition NONE Intake Date 05/13/2014, From NY 11231, DueOut Date 05/16/2014,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

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