SPIKE – A1093409

Brooklyn Center

My name is SPIKE. My Animal ID # is A1093409.
I am a neutered male gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/14/2016 from NY 11213, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/18/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 46.6 LBS.

IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: During his stay at our care centers, Spike has been observed to become highly frustrated/aroused repeatedly making attempts to grab and ultimately chew through leashes. While he does display some human-social behavior, we cannot be certain if any other behavior may be suppressed as a result of his stress. To risk further escalation/rehearsal of this undesired behavior Spike should move into a home as quickly as possible as he is unlikely to thrive in the shelter environment. Due to safety concerns and for Spike’s well-being, the Behavior Department does not feel that he is a candidate for the adoptions room. RECOMMENDATIONS:Experience _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _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.)

10/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/14/16 12:47 Spike is a two year old neutered gray and white American Pitbull terrier. He was surrendered due to owner not having the time to care for him. Owner had Spike for about a year and was taken in by the owner when a family member passed. Spike has lived with three adults and two children ages six and fourteen. Spike is described as relaxed and playful with the children in the home and will engage in exuberant play. Owner stated Spike will bark when he meets a stranger but will wag his tail and greet them with a loose body. Spike has not been around cats or dogs. Spike lived in the yard and was kept in the yard most of the day. He is not used to leashed walks and when on leash he will pull very hard. When in the yard he will bark and owner stated he barks alot. He is anxious when left alone and will bark at any sound or noise. Spike likes to chew bones and sleeps on his dog bed. Spike eats dry food Beneful brand and is free fed. He loves any treat. Spike knows the command sit and and rarely has accidents indoors. Spike was hard barking in the lobby. When cousnelor approached he wagged his tail and jumped on cousnelor. Cousnelor was able to collar, scan and photograph.

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10/18/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Neutered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults/children (ages 6 and 14) Behavior toward children: Spike is described as relaxed and playful with the children in the home and will engage in exuberant play. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Uknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Spike lived in the yard and was kept in the yard most of the day. He is not used to leashed walks and when on leash he will pull very hard. When in the yard he will bark and owner stated he barks alot. Spike knows the command sit and and rarely has accidents indoors. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, or low and a bit fearful Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy or rawhide, and he is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness Summary: Spike was severely anxious and distracted throughout the entire assessment, though tolerated all handling without issue. We cannot be certain if any behavior is suppressed as a result of the shelter environment and recommend a period of decompression to aid in acclimating to a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing new/unfamiliar situations, consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended. PLAYGROUP: According to Spike’s previous owner, Spike has not been around other dogs. 10/15: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Spike immediately rushes towards the gate to greet the novel female dog. He anxiously whines to meet her. Once in the pen, he immediately mounts the female dog. He is persistent after handler interruptions and needs to be physically removed from the female. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/15/16 During her initial medical examination, Spike readily allowed all handling without issue.

IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: During his stay at our care centers, Spike has been observed to become highly frustrated/aroused repeatedly making attempts to grab and ultimately chew through leashes. While he does display some human-social behavior, we cannot be certain if any other behavior may be suppressed as a result of his stress. To risk further escalation/rehearsal of this undesired behavior Spike should move into a home as quickly as possible as he is unlikely to thrive in the shelter environment. Due to safety concerns and for Spike’s well-being, the Behavior Department does not feel that he is a candidate for the adoptions room. RECOMMENDATIONS:Experience _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _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.)

10/15/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Spike’s previous owner, Spike has not been around other dogs. 10/15: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Spike immediately rushes towards the gate to greet the novel female dog. He anxiously whines to meet her. Once in the pen, he immediately mounts the female dog. He is persistent after handler interruptions and needs to be physically removed from the female. 10/19: When off leash with a playful male dog, Spike engages in and solicits high energy play. He displays anxious body language, heavily panting throughout the session.

10/15/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- tolerated handling well; relaxed during exam Neutered male 2 yrs old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining No parasites or fleas seen Groomed coat Ambx4 NOSF

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

Generated on Oct 22 2016 6:00PM

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