Animal Profile
Kingsley
Hello, my name is Kingsley. My animal id is #41607. I am a desexed male black dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/15/2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour - aggressive towards people.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Kingsley is at risk for behavior, New Hope Only determination. He currently is not acclimating to shelter life well, and is allowing minimal handling. He also has a corneal ulcer and has reportedly not been eating while in care center, which may require further follow up with a veterinarian.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.2 lbs
9/15/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : OS Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - timid and allowed a full PE Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = - P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Superficial corneal ulcer - OU - Fluorscene stain uptake, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: teeth in good cond PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intake male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: Healthy Left eye - superficial corneal ulcer - Gentamycin OPH drops OU BID for 10 days Prognosis: Excellent Okay for Surgery Recommendation to adopter - recommend follow up veterinary examination to re-ck corneal ulcer - left eye
9/16/2018
S: evaluation requested for anorexia O: barking at front of cage, growling A: 1. Anorexia 2. Anxious P: START Trazodone 50 mg PO BID x 1 wk trial NS
9/19/2018
[Progress Exam Template] S: BAR, examine done under sedation right before neuter O: EENT: Clear OU/AU, nndc Oral Exam: Clean teeth H/L: Reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no c/s Abd: SNP MSI: Amb x 4, integ wnl Mentation: A/A A: Apparently healthy Hx of anorexia P: Ok to proceed with neuter
9/20/2018
Post Op re-ck BAR. No signs of blood or discharge in kennel. A – Pt appears healthy P - Benign Neglect
9/25/2018
Discontinuing eye medications due to behavior. Trazodone does not seem to be helping at this time.
9/29/2018
S/O pt BAR EENT – mild ocular and nasal clear serous dis-charge, mild nasal congestion, intermittent sneezing Assessment - Suspected CIRDC “typical kennel cough” Plan - + Move to isolation + 10mg/kg Doxycycline PO SID for 14 days + 10 mg/kg Enrofloxacin PO SID for 14 days + 2 mg/kg cerenia PO SID for 4 days + Recheck in 7 days for resolvement and return to general population PROGNOSIS EXCELLENT
9/19/2018
Anesthesia Summary: Canine NEUTER Pre Medication: Butorphanol 10 mg/ml – 0.1 ml IM, once Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml – 0.04 ml IM, once. Induction: Propofol 10 mg/ml – 1.5 ml IV, once. Ketamine 100 mg/ml – 0.15ml IV, once. Testicular block: Lidocaine/sterile water (0.26 mL/0.26 mL), administered pre-operatively. Anesthesia Notes: Size 5.5 fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on variable isoflurane and variable O2. Used (non-rebreathing) system with 1 L bag. 20 g IVC placed in RFL cephalic vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr at 51 mL/hr NSAID: Rimadyl 50mg/mL injectable, 0.41 mL, SQ, once post-operatively, for post-operative pain relief. Reversed with Antisdan 0.02 ml IM after sx. Recovery Status Uneventful Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor 1154/0468 Start 1 tablet of Carprofen 25 mg SID PO x 2 days as pain management. --In white box—
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Kingsley was very timid and nervous. Previous owner collared and picked him up. He allowed his picture to be taken and allowed being lifted by the counselor as well.
Date of Intake: 9/18/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Kingsley is a roughly 2 year old dog whom was gotten during a giveaway and kept roughly for 1 1/2 years. Unfortunately due to his temperament he was unable to be kept.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers he is described as shy for a few minutes but can be reactive as well.
How is this dog around children?: Around older children he can be tolerant but can also be reactive. He plays gentle with the older child when comfortable.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Around dogs he is described as respectful and plays gentle
How is this dog around cats?: He has never been socialized with cats.
Resource guarding:: He has resource guarding issues when someone attempts to touch his food or treats.
Bite history:: He has a previous bite history that is elaborated in a separate memo
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Other Notes:: Kingsley is described to bark often, becomes nervous during loud storms and will growl, snap and bite when attempting to to touch his food or treats. He isn't bothered by having his toys touched, being held or restrained or having his nails trimmed. He enjoys bath time and being brushed as well.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Kingsley is described as friendly affectionate, playful, pushy and excitable. He enjoys playing tug with soft stuffed animals and small balls. He was being fed Pedigree dry food and Cesar wet food mixed 1-2 times a day and loves Milkbones and boiled chicken breasts. He is considered very house trainedm will use the bathroom outside or on pads, is well behaved when left home alone and was crate trained but does not do well in the crate. He knows no commands, was being walked 2-3 times a day and pulls very hard on leash.
Date of intake:: 9/15/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Resource guarding:: Yes, Kingsley will snap if his food is touched.
Bite history:: Yes, Kingsley bit his owner's sister 3 weeks ago when she was attempting to grab him to put him in a room. The bite broke skin.
Other Notes:: Kingsley will snap at people who come into the home or approach his owner.
Date of assessment:: 9/17/2018
Summary:: Kingsley has allowed minimal handling in the care center, escalating to lunging and growling upon approach at times. Because of this behavior combined with his previous bite history, we believe a handling assessment is not appropriate to conduct at this time.
Date of initial:: 9/15/2018
Summary:: Timid, allowed handling
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Kingsley charges the kennel bars when people walk into the room he is housed in at the care center, growling and snapping. He is unable to be removed from his kennel by care center staff as he continues to lunge forward and snap when an attempt is made to open his kennel.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner,No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Kingsley has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake, charging at the kennel bars, growling, and snapping when he is approached. Kingsley has been observed to escalate rapidly to lunging and snapping upon approach. Because of the behavior observed in shelter along with his previous owner surrender notes, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. No children (under 13): Kingsley has a previous bite history and has also allowed minimal handling in the care center; we believe he may be best set up to succeed in an adult only home at this time.
Potential challenges: : Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Kingsley's previous owner notes that he may snap when his food bowl is approached. We recommend that Kinglsey be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Kinglsey's mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the "drop" cue and trade-up games. Bite history/risk of future aggression: Kingsley has a bite history and seems to escalate quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Kinglsey needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Kinglsey as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Kinglsey has attempted to lunge and snap upon approach in the care center; 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 Kinglsey to new and unfamiliar situations.