[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -playful, wags tail, licks face Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =pant BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan: OHE SURGERY: Okay for surgery

Hx: Noted to be coughing on 12/31/17. S/O: Alert, sniffling A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 225 mg PO SID x14 days and Cerenia 45 mg PO SID x4 days 1088

Upon intake, Mika had a waggy tail and wiggly body. She allowed counselor to collar, pet, and take her picture.

Date of intake:: 12/23/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Date of assessment:: 12/24/2017

Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity:: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.

Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.

Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary:: Topanga approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up in a social manner. She was social throughout the assessment and continued to jump up to solicit attention. She was a bit mouthy at times, applying light pressure. She allowed all handling.

Summary:: The behavior department feels that Topanga may be most compatible with dogs who are playful, or tolerant of pushy play. Topanga’s behavior history around other dogs is not available due to arriving as a stray. She has been observed to be exuberant when introduced to dogs in the care center, often soliciting vocal, pushy play.

Summary (1):: 12/24: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Topanga offers brief bows, spins, and vocalizes while play bowing.

Summary (2):: 12/26: Topanga engages in pushy play.

Date of intake:: 12/23/2017

Summary:: Upon intake, Topanga had a waggy tail and wiggly body.

Date of initial:: 12/23/2017

Summary:: Topanga was playful and social.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Topanga so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Topanga consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers outside of her kennel. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers by jumping up and mouthing the handler.

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 young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the high level of jumping and mouthing seen at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Topanga has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Topanga’s teeth make contact with skin).