TILDON – 11649
Safe - 11-16-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 11/16/17
Tildon
Hello, my name is Tildon. My animal id is #11649. I am a male black dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 03-Nov-2017.
Tildon is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 40.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-2 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling, very friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multiple healed wounds all along face and front limbs CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Old healing wounds Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. No treatment indicated at this time SURGERY: Okay for surgery
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, eating well EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, minimal serous nasal discharge HL: Coughing and reverse sneezing A: R/O CIRDC vs other P: Rec doxycycline 200mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake, Tildon was loose bodied and wagging his tail. He allowed counselor to leash up, collar, and photograph him.
Date of Intake: 11/3/2017
Basic Information:: Tildon is a black and white medium mixed breed. He came to the center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown.
How is this dog around strangers?: Officers stated that Tildon came right up to them and wagged his tail. He allowed them to handle him with ease.
How is this dog around children?: Tildon’s behavior around children is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Tildon’s behavior around dogs is unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Tildon’s behavior around cats is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Tildon’s behavior is unknown.
Bite history:: Tildon’s bite history is unknown.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: unknown.
Medical Notes: Tildon’s medical history is unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Tildon’s behavior at home is unknown.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: stray
Date of assessment:: 11/7/2017
Look:: 3. Dog jumps on Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog gently places open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: During the handling assessment Tildon was energetic, and playful. He allowed all handling, and was social towards the assessor(Jumping up,playful,loose).
Summary (1):: Tildon was surrendered as a stray so his previous behavior around other dogs is unknown. 11/04: When off leash at the Care Center, Tildon enters the pens with a soft body and wagging tail as he is introduced to a novel female dog. He is sexually motivated, but does not mount and listens well to any handlers interruptions. 11/05: Tildon greets an intact male briefly, with a lowered and tucked posture. He tolerates some genital sniffing and muzzle licks but does not reciprocate play when solicited– he retreats and hides. 11/06: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Tildon greets them with a tucked but wiggly posture several times, each time however he scurries away and hides under the table. Towards the end of the session, Tildon approaches a calm male dog, raising his hackles and mounts him while growling. He is easily interrupted and retreats to under the table.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Summary:: Tildon was friendly, and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/4/2017
Summary:: Tildon allowed handling, attention seeking, and friendly.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Tildon so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. Tildon displayed high energy and movement throughout assessment. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 11/7/17: Sheldon was observed by a staff member to be guarding a high value treat in his kennel when his kennel was approached. The He bared his teeth, growled and lunged slightly over top the treat.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Due to potential food guarding behavior shown in the care center, Tildon gave an appropriate warning of his discomfort (bare teeth,growl)but we feel that young children may not know to respect this warning. Older, dog savvy children can be considered as long as the adults feel confident that Tildon can be left alone while eating so she does not need to escalate from a growl. Behavior modification for food guarding behavior can be found at aspcapro.org.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: Tildon is reported to bare teeth, growl and lunge over food. He should be left alone while eating, and should be taught the cue “drop” and other trade up games so Tildon learns that dropping food or having people around while he is eating is rewarding. Behavior modification protocols for food guarding behavior can be found on aspcapro.org
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