TUNER – 20086
Gone - 2-10-2018 Manhattan
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GONE 02/10/18
Tuner
Hello, my name is Tuner. My animal id is #20086. I am a desexed male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 06-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – too active.
Tuner is being placed at risk for behavior, New Hope Only determination. Tuner has shown kennel and leash reactivity, lunging and snapping in the care center. There are no medical concerns for Tuner at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 55 lbs
9/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective:sedated 0.4/0.4 dexdomitor/butorphanol im Observed Behavior -jumps and barks unpredictably, seems okay with certain people, fearful of others Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P =30 (sedated) R =panting BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:front teeth clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:neutered 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:no treatment reversed with 0.4 antisedan IM
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Tuner was loose bodied during intake but when i approached he immediately snapped at my hand without warning and began to bark and show teeth. He did not allow me to go anywhere near him and was constantly snapping when he saw me anywhere in the room. I had the owner handle him the entire time.
Date of Intake: 2/6/2018
Basic Information:: Tuner is a male black large breed dog that is estimated to be 3 years old. His owner got him as a gift from a friend 2 years ago and stayed with them until an elderly family member had to move in and Tuner was too energetic to be around them.
Previously lived with:: 3 Adults, 1 Child (Ages 4)
How is this dog around strangers?: Tuner is friendly around most strangers but at time will lunge at them.
How is this dog around children?: Tuner lived with a child and was very friendly with him. He would be a little rough around them at times.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Tuner was not around dogs in his previous home. He would pull towards other dogs he saw during walks.
How is this dog around cats?: Tuner was not around cats in his previous home.
Resource guarding:: Tuner is not bothered by people going near his food or toys.
Bite history:: Tuner has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Very High Energy, Excitable, Playful
Other Notes:: Tuner is a little hard to control at home, he will run around and is very pushy tossing his weight around when he is put into a crate he tends to get more excited and a little aggressive towards people if hes left in there for too long. He also will bark excessively when hes excited at home. Tunes also likes to destroy couch cushions and some seats. He will try to run away if hes being given a bath. He does enjoy being brushed and will lie down next to you until you stop.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Tuner has been to the vet in the last year
For a New Family to Know: Tuner is an excitable dog that enjoys playing with balls. He will follow you around the room and is used to being indoors all day. He is wee-wee pad trained and crate trained as well but if there are people at home he will lunge at people while in the crate. He does pull very hard during walks and will try to run towards any dogs he sees.
Date of intake:: 2/6/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and a child (age 4)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, lunges at them
Behavior toward children:: Friendly, playful but a bit rough
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Tuner is described as excitable and playful with a very high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 2/8/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Tuner quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room and jumped up in a social manner. He appeared anxious during the assessment pacing and panting and distracted by people and things in the room. He allowed all handling.
Date of intake:: 2/6/2018
Summary:: Tuner barked, showed teeth, and snapped.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Tuner’s previous owner described him as having a very high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the reactivity Tuner has displayed towards people at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to reactivity displayed towards people at the care center, the behavior department recommends Tuner be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Tuner to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Tuner to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Tuner presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Kennel presence
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Tuner is reported to lunge at some people. In the care center, he has displayed reactive behavior, lunging at and snapping at people. Tuner may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than people. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Upon intake, Tuner was growling and snapping at staff members. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Tuner to new and unfamiliar situations. Kennel presence: Tuner’s previous owner reported that he lunges at people when in a kennel. At the care center, he lunges, barks, and growls at people who approach his kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations.
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