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A volunteer writes: Triolo, a medium sized dog of medium age. As handsome as he is, guys like Triolo are often overlooked, as many folks gravitate to the smaller, younger pups. But there's a lot to be said for a more mature dog like Triolo! We know how big he's gonna get - he's full grown. We have a better sense of his personality, likes and dislikes, and energy level. Health issues (if there are any) have usually been identified and managed. And did I mention, the LOVE and loyalty that an adult dog brings with them?? They're past that hyper-crazy-playtime that puppies require, and Triolo wants nothing more than to spend time with his forever person or family - showing what a wonderful companion he is. Dogs make every day more special, and we can't wait for Triolo to have his special day soon as well. Give this medium guy a large boost and adopt him as your own!

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I am playful and cute! I am not one to sit still and will love interactive playtime in my new home! I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I need a home where there are no other pets. I don't always like to share my food, toys or bedding with other animals. I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me. I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!

TRIOLO, ID # 195456, 5 Yrs. Old, 63 lbs., Neutered Male
Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Charcoal/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 4/20/24 – Not good with resident animals
Behavior Assessment Rating: LEVEL 4
No children (under 13)
No cats
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks
Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue

AT RISK MEMO:
Triolo is at risk due to behavior concerns. Triolo in care has been extremely stressed in kennel and has began to deteriorate rapidly. Triolo is observed to leash bite in the kennel when attempting to remove for a walk, jumping off the walls of his kennel, resulting in cutting his face. Triolo outside of his kennel is unable to settle on his own or focus on staff due to his stress. Medically, Triolo has superficial pyoderma and conjunctivitis.


INTAKE BEHAVIOR – Date of Intake: 20-Apr-2024
Upon intake, Triolo was friendly and outgoing with staff and would jump on them in a social manner. He was slightly mouthy, especially when presented with treats. He had a loose, wiggly body and was able to be leashed and walked inside to his kennel without issue.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Triolo is an approximately 5 year old neutered male large mixed breed dog. He was adopted from ACC and returned due to not getting along with his adopter's resident animals. He lived with 1 adult, 1 child, 1 small dog, and 2 cats. Around strangers and visitors, Triolo is friendly, outgoing, and playful. Triolo lived with one 13 year old child in his adopter's home. He was friendly, outgoing, and playful with the child. Triolo previously lived in a home with one small dog. Around the dog, he would hard bark, lunge, snap, and try to bite. He would hyperfixate on the dog and noises it made, even when a door was separating them. Triolo previously lived with two cats. Around the cats, he would hard bark, lunge, snap, and try to bite. He would hyperfixate on the cats and noises they made, even when a door was separating them. Triolo has no resource guarding issues. He has no bite history. Triolo is not housetrained. His energy level is very high.

Other Notes:
Triolo is reported to be mouthy, jump up often/non stop, have general anxiety, jump up and bite his leash during walks, pull really hard on leash, and have destructive tendencies. Triolo is reactive towards strangers, cats, large dogs, and small dogs on walks and will lunge, growl, hard bark, snap, and try to bite. Triolo isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off of furniture, when his feet/paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed/touched.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Triolo is reported to have skin allergies.

For a New Family to Know:
Triolo is a social, affectionate, very active, playful, vocal dog with a very high activity level. He is not housetrained and will have daily accidents in the home. Triolo spends most of his time in the bedroom. He pulls very hard consistently throughout a walk and is hard to control. He gets walked 3-4 times per day. Triolo has never been crated. Triolo loves going for car rides. Triolo knows the cues sit and paw. Triolo loves beef jerky, apples, and sweet potatoes.

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 4/20/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (1 month)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child, 1 small dog, 2 cats

Behavior toward strangers:: Triolo is friendly, playful, and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Triolo is friendly and playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Triolo will hard bark, lunge, snap, attempt to bite and fixate on resident dog threw closed door

Behavior toward cats:: Triolo will hard bark, lunge, snap, and attempt to bite. Fixate on them even with door closed

Resource guarding:: None Reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Triolo isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off of furniture, when his feet/paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed/touched.

Triolo's previous owner describes him as a social, affectionate and playful dog that loves car rides.

***** Previous stay 03/10/24: Stray, No known history. ****
03/12/24 Handling Assessment: Triolo walks pulling moderately and would become tense and hard stare at dogs on the street. No reactivity to cats. In the room Triolo is highly social jumping up on handlers in a social manner. When called he readily approaches. Triolo seeks contact for soft and exuberant handling. For jog Triolo follows the handler with a loose wiggly body. When a second handler knocks on the door Triolo approaches readily. Triolo had no interest in the toy.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment:: 3/12/2024

Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: N/A- Did not see any dogs
Leash walking comments: Pulled hard towards a cat on the street

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler

Soft handling: Seeks contact
Exuberant handling: Accepts contact
Comments:

Arousal
Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly

Knock
Knock comments: Approaches readily, jumps up on hander

Toy
Toy comments: Grips firm, moves away, becomes tense and hovers over toy

PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY
Summary:: 3/12/24: Gate Greeting- Approached helper dog with loose body and tail wag. Play bowing.

4/30/24: Triolo greets the other dog through the gate with a soft body. He play bows then jumps up. He remains soft and is easily called away.

5/10/24: Due to recent home notes, Triolo is muzzled for an off leash interaction. He runs up to the other dog with slightly tense body but engages in rough, jumpy play. He continues to jump on the back of the other dog and at times attempts to mount. However, the other dog moves away and attempts to engage him in play. Triolo reciprocates but will still make attempts to mount.

ENRICHMENT NOTES

5/23/24: Triolo is at the front of his kennel jumping with all 4 paws off the ground when the handler approaches. Triolo when attempting to be leash starts to bite at the leash and tug it into his kennel. Treats are attempting to be used to deter Triolo and eats them, but immediately fixates on the rope when its in sight and begins to bite it. Triolo has to be leash with another rope for him to tug on, while the handler slips the leash over his head. Triolo leaves his kennel and begins to pull hard outside and begins to faint. Triolo is taken to the driveaway to refrain him from pulling and given a treat scatter for him to setttle. Triolo is heavily panting with a wide expression on his face, the handler notices a cut on his face from jumping in his kennel as well. Triolo is unable to settle with the handler and frantically pants while searching for the treats. Triolo is returned to his kennel, still pulling hard and attempts to leash bite but is refocused with treats.

5/14/24: Triolo is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body. He is easily leashed with treats and taken for a street walk. Triolo checks in with handler for treats. He does not relieve himself. Handler teaches Triolo some 1,2,3 enrichment pattern games. He picks up on this well. Throughout the walk Triolo walks by the handler's side regularly checking in and ignoring outside stimuli. He is brought back to the building and is returned to his kennel without issue.

5/9/24: Triolo is laying in the back of the kennel when handler approaches. He approaches the front of the kennel with a loose wiggly body. He is easily leashed and taken on a street walk. Triolo does not pull on leash and takes treats with mild pressure. When seeing another dog he would pull moderately towards them with a neutral body however, he is easily redirected by calling his name. Handlers rewards Triolo for loose leash walking and for redirecting away from stimuli.

4/29/24: Triolo is jumping up and down in kennel when handler approaches. When handler goes to open the kennel door, he grabs handler's finger with hard pressure but lets go immediately. Handler uses spray cheese to leash Triolo without issue. He is then taken for a long street walk where he walks nicely on leash, checking in with handler and catching treats tossed to him. He then lays down on the ground for a bit before being returned to his kennel without issue.

4/22/24: Triolo is sitting quietly at the front of the kennel when the handler approaches. He takes treats hard through the bars and lightly grabs the leash as the handler tries to leash him. He is leashed using treats to distract him. He pulls towards the other dogs kennels on the way out of the room. He is taken for a street walk where he pulls moderately at times but mostly walks alongside the handler, engaging with them for treats frequently. He pulls hard towards a cat but is redirected with a treat toss. He is social with the handler, jumping up on them occasionally. When the handler holds their hand up, Triolo occasionally jumps up and mouths them lightly, searching for treats. He is taken for his assessment where he is very social with the handlers, approaching readily when called with a loose and wiggly body. He allows all handling. He is taken back to his kennel and returns with no issue.

4/13/24: Triolo is observed to be jumping up high in kennel repeatedly and vocalizing incessantly. ACS staff report that he is leash biting in kennel and jumping to get the metal clip at the top of the leash.

4/10/24: Same kennel presentation as described in previous note.

4/8/24- When the handler entered the room Triolo began jumping up and down at the front of their kennel. They were jumping very high with all four paws leaving the ground and barking. They would pause momentarily but would resume the behavior. They continued jumping as the handler left the room.

4/4/24: A staff member reported that Triolo would grab and tug the leash into kennel when attempts are made to leash him. When handler approaches his kennel, he is jumping up and down in kennel frantically while heavy panting. When leashing, when treats are not readily coming, he grabs and tugs the leash. With more treats, he is easily leashed and removed from kennel. Handler clips the leash to his harness and takes him out for a street walk. On the walk, he pulls towards other dogs with a neutral body. Around select members of the public, he has a tense body and fixates on them as they walk by. In shelter, on the elevator ride, he sits and gives paw on cue for treats. He is placed into kennel without further issue

3/30/24: Triolo is at the front jumping up and down in kennel when handler approaches their kennel. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel without issue. He is taken out for a street walk where he walks nicely on leash. He does not react to dogs or other stimuli. He then paws at handler's ankles and handler moves their leg away and he stops the behavior. Handler pets them and he leans into petting. After the walk, he is returned to kennel by tossing treats.

3/23/24: It was reported by staff members that when removed from kennel, Triolo mouth at handlers ankles but can be redirected with treats.

3/12/24: Triolo is at the front of their kennel with a soft body and is easily leashed. He is taken for a street walk. He moderately pulls and is social with handler. While on the street another person is passing with a medium dog and Triolo pulls towards them and gives a soft growl. Handler takes him between 2 cars while they are passing and we continue the walk. He gently takes treats and is easily redirected with them. He was taken for his dog-dog for a gate greet and had a softer body, and play bowed. He is returned to his kennel without issue.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake:: 4/20/2024
Summary:: Loose wiggly body wagging tail

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial:: 4/20/202
Summary:: Body relaxed; easily examined

ENERGY LEVEL:: Triolo is described as active and enthusiastic. He 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Triolo.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations::
No children (under 13)
No cats
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments::

Due to the high level of jumping up on handlers we recommend an adult only home.

Due to hard barking, lunging, snapping, and attempting to bite dogs and cats we recommend a single pet home, with no cats, that makes no trips to the dog park.

Potential challenges:
House soiling
Resource guarding
Destructive behavior
Basic manners/poor impulse control
Social hyperarousal
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Anxiety
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:

House Soiling: It is reported that Triolo will have daily accidents in the home. Triolo will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training. Please see handout on House Soiling.

Resource Guarding: While he gave an appropriate warning of his discomfort (tense, takes away toy), Triolo did show possible potential to guard items he considers valuable. We cannot be certain if this behavior will be seen in a future home environment. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.

Destructive Behavior: It is reported that Triolo has destructive tenancies in the home. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior.

Basic Manners: Trolo has been observed to jump up on handlers in a social manner. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit/Stay" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners.

Social Arousal: Trolo can become quickly over aroused in the presence of people, jumping up and attempting to mount. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Trolo to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mounting, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Trolo. Please see handout on Arousal.

Mouthiness: It is reported that Triolo is mouthy. We recommend never playing with bare hands, always with a toy, and ending play or attention whenever Dog puts teeth on skin. Please see handout on Mouthiness.

Anxiety: It is reported that Triolo was anxious in the home. We recommend puzzle toys and long walks to help alleviate their anxiety. Please see handout on General Anxiety.

Reactivity/Barrier Frustration: Triolo is noted to be reactive towards cats and dogs. His previous owner had two resident cats and one resident small dog, and reported Triolo would hard bark, lunge, snap, and try to bite at the cats and dogs whenever he saw them. When in a separate room, Triolo remained hypervigilant and would hyperfixate with a tense body on the sounds made by the resident animals outside the door. Triolo will need positive reinforcement training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.

Leash Biting/Pulling: It is reported that Triolo will jump up and bite the leash during walks and will pull very hard on leash. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter and that he be trained using positive reinforcement training to not pull on leash. We also recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

3/11/2024

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 5 years

Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative

History: Stray

Subjective: BAR

Observed Behavior - Jumps on staff socially. Ate readily. Wiggly for exam.

Is there evidence of Cruelty? No

Is there evidence of Neglect? No

Is there evidence of Trauma? No

Objective
P = 120
R = WNL
BCS 3/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Moderate tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact
MSI: Vertebrae visible. Ambulatory x 4, no skin parasites seen, no masses noted, dull hair coat with scars on head.
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: WNL externally

Assessment
Underweight
Dental disease stage 2/4

Prognosis: Good

Plan:
Nexgard
Intake tasks

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery.

3/16/2024

Starting Trazodone 175mg PO BID indefinitely due to kennel stress

Rx: Trazodone 100mg tab, 1 and 3/4 tab PO BID indefinitely

3/20/2024

Entering behavior meds previously prescribed

3/24/2024

Coughing, sneezing.

A: CIRDC

P: Doxycycline 300 mg 1 tab po sid x 10d
Move to dog isolation

3/29/2024

Brief cage side recheck, eating well + BAR

P:
Continue with treatment course

4/2/2024

Hx: has had CIRDC

BAR
eent- no nasal or ocular discharge; no coughing or sneezing
msi- amb x 4

A)
No CIRDC-like signs
P)
Move out of ISO
Placement

4/5/2024

Increasing Trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely and adding Gabapentin 300mg PO BID indefinitely

4/17/2024

Pre-Op Exam

S: BAR, wiggly body, jumps up on kennel bars for attention

O: Cage side exam only
EENT- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing/audible congestion noted
MSK- Ambulatory x4, healthy hair coat
UG- Intact male, 2 scrotal te**es
Neuro- alert/appropriate

A:
Appears to be a good anesthetic candidate

P:
Surgery today

4/17/2024

Surgery - Dog Neuter

Was this dog a cryptorchid? No

Pre scrotal Incision
Spermatic Cord Ligation with 2-0 PDS using modified millers knot x2
Sub Q closure: 2-0 PDS using two cruciates
Skin closure? 2-0 PDS intradermal

Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline
Surgeon: 2172

Additional notes: Epidermal collarettes noted on dorsal trunk and caudal aspect of hindlegs, given Covenia 80mg/ml 2.6 ml SQ and bathed with Chlorohexidine/Duoxo shampoo during recovery. Recommend following up with primary DVM if skin issues persist.

4/20/2024

DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4-7 hears based on the condition of teeth and eyes

Microchip noted on Intake?
Positive

History:
Owner surrender

Subjective:
BAR H pink 1 sec

Observed Behavior -
Body relaxed; easily examined

Evidence of Cruelty seen -
No
Evidence of Trauma seen –
No
Evidence of Neglect-
No

Objective

P = 120hr
R = 40rr
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: moderate tartar 2/4
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MC
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, superficial pyoderma
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment
Superficial pyoderma; has been on Nexgard
r/o allergies vs other

Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
homing

appropriate intake procedures

Prednisone- 10 mg
sig: 1 tab po q 12 hrs x 7 d's then 1 tab po q 24 hrs x 8 d's then 1 tab eod x 5 rx's

4/28/2024

Issue List:
- h/o superficial pyoderma

BAR H QAR DH
EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L: eupneic
PLN: WNL
ABD: relaxed
U/G: MC
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin improving but still mild multifocal areas of alopecia
CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

A)
r/o allergies that does appear to be responding temporarily to SAID's
P)
CWSC

Recommend topical therapies when placed and hypoallergenic diet

5/16/2024

Noted during rounds to have mucoid ocular discharge, pHx allergies

S: BAR, laying down in kennel

O:
EENT: Mucoid ocular OU, no nasal discharge noted
H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion
ABD: Relaxed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4
CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert
Re**al: Externally WNL

A:
Conjunctivitis OU

P:
Rx: Neo-Poly-Bac OU BID x7d

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Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.

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Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.

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Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.

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Cooper has been placed with a New Hope rescue

He’s a shy, sweet Corgi mix who was given up when the only parent he has ever known decided to move to “no pets” housing and leave him behind. COOPER clearly doesn’t know what to make of it, and he’s nursing a broken heart. On intake he was so overwhelmed staff had to hve his owner pick Cooper up with a towel and pass him to them so he could be carried to his kennel. He may be initially shy with new friends, but once he has had a moment to get to know you he is friendly, outgoing and playful! In his former home he was used to being placed in a doggie playpen for up to 8 hours and got to go on short walks 4x a day. Cooper loves car rides, he is housetrained, and he knows the cues for: sit, lay down, off and paw! At the shelter he is greeting staff who come to take him for walks with a loose body and a wagging tail and is easily brought back to his kennel. Cooper needs some further training to help him share his valuable resources, so trade up games and the command “drop it/leave it” will come in handy. He also is not a fan of cats or for his peers, so he’d love to be your “one and only” pet. If you are an experienced foster or adopter who can give this sweet guy a home, hurry and MESSAGE OUR PAGE for assistance.



COOPER, ID # 200382, 2 Yrs. Old, 30 lbs., Male
Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Tan/White
Owner Surrender Reason: Moving – No Pets Housing
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
No Children (under Age 13)
No Cats
Single Pet Home
Recommend no dog parks.
Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue

AT RISK MEMO:
Cooper is on the at-risk list due to behavioral concerns. Cooper's previous owner described him as an independent vocal dog who preferred contact/interaction on his terms. He is reported to have a concerning behavioral history in the last home, including a bite history, resource guarding that included random objects, reactivity towards other dogs and cats, on-leash reactivity during walks, and handling/touch sensitivity. Cooper has been fairly aloof during his stay and chooses to keep to himself. Medically, Cooper is healthy.

Cooper was surrendered to the Care Center due to his family moving to a new home that had a no-pet policy. His previous owner described him as a vocal dog who was independent and preferred contact/interaction on his terms. He is reported to have a concerning behavioral history in the previous home which included a bite history, resource guarding that included random objects, reactivity towards other dogs and cats, on-leash reactivity during walks, and handling/touch sensitivity. During his stay, Cooper has been fairly aloof and chooses to keep to himself. Due to the concerns in his previous home, we do recommend that Cooper be placed in an adult-only home where he can be the only pet through a New Hope Partner that can address his challenges with a positive reinforcement certified trainer or veterinary behaviorist.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR – Date of Intake: 20-May-2024
Upon intake, staff had the owner pick Cooper up with a towel and had the owner pass him to them and he was carried to the kennel room, when staff tried to remove the leash he turned his head quickly towards the staffs hand. He was placed in the kennel and staff had to remove the leash with a hook. While waiting for another staff member to get a hook he hard barked growled at the staff member who was holding the leash.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Cooper is a 2y/o SMB who has been with his current owner since he was a puppy and has last been to the vet 6/2023 and is being surrendered due to a no pet policy. He lived with 3 adults and 1 teenager. His owner states he is shy with strangers and will make contact on his terms - once comfortable is playful and friendly and outgoing. Cooper has lived with a 17y/o and is shy and will make contact on his terms and is tolerant. Around familiar dogs he is shy/contact on his terms. Around unfamiliar dogs he will hard bark/growl, lunge and snap at them. When he sees cats on walks he will hard bark and growl at them. His owner states he will growl/hard bark, snaps/attempts to bite and has bitten when his food, treats and toys are touched, removed or approached and when items he deems valuable are touched. Cooper is housetrained. His energy level is medium to high.

Other Notes:
Cooper pulls really hard on leash, is mouthy, and takes treats rough. When Cooper sees strangers, cats, small animals large and small dogs he will growl/hard bark, and bare/shows teeth, lip curl. He will also bark/growl when he is held/restrained, bark/growl, escalated to snapping, & lunge when his feet/paws are touched and bark/growl when his collar grabbed/touched.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know:
Cooper prefers contact on his terms. He is vocal and independent and likes to be where people are -- the bedroom, kitchen/doggie door and in the living room. He will allow owner/family to bathe and brush him, doesn't allow owner to to trim nails and has escalated when attempting/during grooming, barks, growls, snaps when his paws/nails are touched. He goes on 5-10min walks 4x daily with mild to moderate pulling and has been used to being placed in a dog playpen for up to 8hrs and loves going for car rides. He knows the cues for sit, lay down, off and paw.


BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 5/20/2024

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (at least 2 years)

Previously lived with:: 3 adults 1 teenager (17)

Behavior toward strangers:: shy/contact on own terms; once comfortable is playful and friendly, outgoing

Behavior toward children:: shy/contact on his terms and tolerant

Behavior toward dogs:: with familiar shy/contact, unfamiliar dogs hard bark/growl, lunge and snap at them

Behavior toward cats:: hard bark and growl at them

Resource guarding:: owner states he will growl/hard bark, snaps/attempts to bite and has bitten when his food, treats and toys are touched, removed or approached and when items he deems valuable are touched

Bite history:: Cooper has bitten a person that has broken skin and drew blood. Six months ago, Cooper bit the resident child which was a bite and release when the child tried to grab an item he was guarding, which was a sock. Once the child retreated from the item, Cooper resumed playing with it.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Owner reports he has a med-high energy level.

Other Notes:: Cooper is reported to be dog reactive and will bark, growl, lunge, and snap at unfamiliar dogs when he sees them on walks.

Owner states that he is mouthy and takes treats rough, and when Cooper sees strangers , cats, small animals, and other dogs he will growl/hard bark, and bare/shows teeth, lip curl. He will also bark/growl when he is held/restrained, bark/growl, escalated to snapping, & lunge when his feet/paws are touched and bark/growl when his collar grabbed/touched.m. He will allow owner/family to bathe and brush him, doesn't allow owner to to trim nails and has escalated when attempting/during grooming, barks, growls, snaps when his paws/nails are touched

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment:: 5/22/2024
Summary:: Cooper's owner reported significant behavioral challenges, identifying him as a resource guarder of food, treats, and toys, as well as a universal guarder. Cooper exhibits growling, hard barking, snapping, and attempts to bite if anyone approaches, touches, or removes items he deems high value. Six months ago, Cooper bit the owner's child which was a bit and release causing the breaking of the skin when the child tried to grab an item he was guarding, which was a sock. Once the child retreated from the item, Cooper resumed playing with it. During intake When Cooper was brought to the kennel by staff, the owner used a towel to pick him up and passed him to the staff. Cooper was carried to the kennel room, and during the leash removal process, he quickly turned his head toward the staff member's hand. Cooper was placed in the kennel, but staff had to remove the leash with a hook. While waiting for another staff member to retrieve the hook, Cooper displayed concerning behaviors, including hard barking, growling, and spitting at the staff member holding the leash. Due to these behaviors, Cooper is not a safe candidate for a handling assessment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES

5/21/24: Cooper comes to the front of the kennel with a loose body and wagging tail when handler approaches. He dodges the leash slightly, but handler is able to get the rope over his head. He is easily removed from the kennel and walks to the canine behavior office without issue. He explores the assessment room. Cooper walks back and is returned to the kennel without issue.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake:: 5/20/2024
Summary:: picked up by owner but became difficult when removing leash in kennel

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial:: 5/23/2024
Summary:: visual exam due to behavior history

ENERGY LEVEL::
Cooper is described as active and enthusiastic. He 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 addition to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Cooper.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations::
No children (under 13)
No cats
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments::

No children (under 13): Due to Cooper's bite history, resource guarding, and history of defensive esclations, we recommend an adult-only home.

No cats: Cooper's previous owner reported that he hard barks and growls at cats. Due to this, we recommend that Cooper to be placed in a home without cats or other small animals.

Single-pet home/recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Cooper has shown in his previous home, we feel that Cooper should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior toward other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Cooper associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.

Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Cooper 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 Cooper to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Cooper to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Cooper presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges:
Resource guarding
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Handling/touch sensitivity
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,
Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments::

Resource guarding/Bite History (human): Cooper is reported to guard food, treats and toys, in addition to anything that is close to him that he deems high value. He will growl/hard bark, snap/attempt to bite, and has bitten if it is touched, removed or approached. He has bitten as a result of this and it did draw blood. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.

Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Cooper is reported to take treats with a hard mouth. Please see handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition.

Handling/touch sensitivity: Cooper is reported to bark and growl when he is held/restrained; will bark, growl, snap, & lunge when his feet/paws are touched and bark/growl when his collar is grabbed/touched. He did not allow his owner/family to trim his nails and has escalated when attempting/during grooming, barks, growls, and snaps when his paws/nails are touched. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.

On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: During walks, if Cooper sees strangers, cats, small animals, and other dogs he will growl, hard bark, and bare/show teeth, and lip curls. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

5/23/2024

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 2 y per O history, exam consistent

Microchip noted on Intake? Not scanned

History: O surrender

Subjective:

Observed Behavior - Visual exam, no reaction when approached

Is there evidence of Cruelty? N

Is there evidence of Neglect? N

Is there evidence of Trauma? N

Objective

BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L: Eupneic
ABD: No apparent distension
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment
Apparently healthy

Prognosis:
Good

Plan:
Routine intake

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

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