TWIX – A1103426

Brooklyn Center

My name is TWIX. My Animal ID # is A1103426.
I am a neutered male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 02/10/2017 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

02/15/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Twix is at risk for behavior. His behavior has continued to deteriorate since intake despite enrichment activities.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/10/2017 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.2 LBS.

S: SCAN NEGATIVE BAR, SLIGHTLY MOUTHY EXAMINED WITH MUZZLE NOT GROWLING, JUST EASILY EXCITED AND SHOWED WILLINGNESS TO NIP O: NEUTERED MALE COAT, NAILS, SKIN IN GOOD CONTDITION EYES, EARS, NOSE CLEAR FROM DISCHARGE HEART AND LUNGS WNL A: APPARENTLY HEALTHY YOUNG APPEARENCE P: NO TREATMENT NECESSARY

02/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/10/17 14:42 Upon intake Twix was loose body, wagging tail, sat on command but pulled on leash. He scanned negative for a microchip and allowed all handling.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

02/14/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY:None 2/10/17 Unaltered male, Stray Other notes: Upon intake Twix had loose body with wagging tail, and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 2/10/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, lip licks, and whines. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body a bit tense tail wagging. He jumping up and air snaps. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Licks hand. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed with mouth open. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Twix was anxious. He became mouthy during tag item, and was tense throughout his handling assessment. IN SHELTER BEHAVIOR: 2/15/17 Twix is deteriorating behaviorally in the Care Center. Over the last couple of the days, Twix has displayed severe anxiety and frustration in his kennel. Today, when an ACO was attempting to place Twix into his kennel, he began to bulk. After she was able to get him in, he turned around and bit her finger, but did not break skin, when she was locking the kennel door. At this time, The Behavior Department does not feel that he is a suitable candidate for the adoptions room and recommend that placement be sought as soon as possible. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience especially with behaviors outlined below). _X_No children (under 13): Potential challenges: _X_Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition _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_Handling/touch sensitivity: Twix has shown an uncomfortability upon some forms of touch, becoming tense and at times stiff, for these reasons we recommend an experienced an adult-home only who can appropriately work with this behaviors. Handling should never be forced and we recommend associating only positive things with touch. _X_Anxiety

02/11/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Twix was surrendered as a stray, so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Twix initially solicits gentle play before becoming anxious and seeking to exit the pen. With further playgroup sessions, Twix has displayed soft and calm body language when socializing with male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Twix be placed in a home with well-socialized residents dogs that are comfortable with his anxious behavior. 2/11: Twix displays loose and wiggly body language as he greets a novel female by play bowing and barking. Once in the pen, he solicits and engages in gentle play, but becomes anxious as the session continues and barks and the gate. 2/12: Twix is immediately anxious when off leash with a novel male and female. He does not greet and instead continuously vocalizes while pawing at the gate. 2/14: Twix is less anxious today and greets novel dogs displaying soft body language. He continues to display soft body language as he explores the pen. 2/15: Twix displayed anxious and conflicted body language when greeting playful dogs. He is whining as he is play bowing, while also lip curling. He attempts to solicit play, but begins to be corrected by another dog. He is tolerant of the correction and moves away. Due to the other dogs’ discomfort with his anxious behavior, he is removed from the group.

02/10/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
S: SCAN NEGATIVE BAR, SLIGHTLY MOUTHY EXAMINED WITH MUZZLE NOT GROWLING, JUST EASILY EXCITED AND SHOWED WILLINGNESS TO NIP O: NEUTERED MALE COAT, NAILS, SKIN IN GOOD CONTDITION EYES, EARS, NOSE CLEAR FROM DISCHARGE HEART AND LUNGS WNL A: APPARENTLY HEALTHY YOUNG APPEARENCE P: NO TREATMENT NECESSARY

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

Generated on Feb 15 2017 6:00PM

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