Animal Profile
Flint
Hello, my name is Flint. My animal id is #197392. I am a desexed male white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 4/9/2024.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Flint is in need of emergency placement for behavior reasons. Flint has remained highly fearful and is only allowing for minimal handling. He has escalated to growling and snapping at staff on multiple occasions. Medically, Flint has had some diarrhea but is otherwise healthy.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Flint is in need of emergency placement for behavior reasons. Flint has remained highly fearful and is only allowing for minimal handling. He has escalated to growling and snapping at staff on multiple occasions. Medically, Flint has had some diarrhea but is otherwise healthy. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Flint was found outside of the care center as a stray dog. He has been highly fearful during his stay and escalating to higher level warning signs, such as growling and snapping. He will need an experienced owner with a lot of patience who can provide a safe space to decompress. He will need a very slow, considerate approach.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 18 lbs
4/10/2024
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Adult Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: stray Subjective: Observed Behavior - very tense Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, no oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Mi, 2 descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, diarrhea on fur at perianal area and tail CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment diarrhea- R/O dietary vs infectious vs other Prognosis: good Plan: start proviable 1 capsule PO SID x 1 week SURGERY: Okay for surgery
4/19/2024
[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? no If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 monocryl Sub Q closure: 2-0 monocryl Skin closure? 2-0 monocryl intradermal Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 1385
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 4/9/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (no known history)
Previously lived with:: Unknown
Behavior toward strangers:: Unknown
Behavior toward children:: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Summary:: Flint is showing a high level of fearful with potential for defensive aggression. He has escalated to growling and snapping at staff. He is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary:: 4/14: Flint keeps his distance with his ears back as a F MMB dog passes him on his walk.
Summary (2):: 4/15: Flint is curled on his bed refusing to move. A slip lead is secured and he is pulled forward. Once at the front of his kennel he hops out and walks with handler. He pulls on and off throughout the walk. When handler reaches to clip him, his commissure shortens. She allows him to jump up into his kennel and a hook is used to remove the leash. 4.13 Flint is fearful exiting the kennel with body a tense and flattened ears. Flint is taken for a walk where he softens up and walks next to staff member to entire time. On the walk back Flint began to tense up as he heard dogs barking. He went back into his kennel but his leash is taken off with a hook due to Flint not allowing staff member to touch the rope. 4/12 Upon approach, Flint is laying in the back of his kennel shaking with wide eyes and tail in between legs. He was easily roped and ignored neighboring kennels and went on a walk with staff member. As soon as he went outside he had his tail up, ears perked and sniffed around. When it was time to bring Flint back, tail immediately went in between legs, ears down and wide eyes started again. When staff member clipped the leash, Flint immediately redirected and snapped at staff's hand. He immediately jumped in the kennel afterwards and he was unleashed. He returned to the corner he was in upon approach with fearful body language. 4/10: Flint is laying in the back of his crate with whale eyes. When the door opened he begins to growl. The crate is pulled into the yard and the door open so he can leave on his own. He remains in the back but is quiet. After a few minutes, he allows handler to secure him with the slip lead but refuses to exit. The crate is tipped forward and he eventually steps out. He is walked back and forth around the yard. Then brought on a short walk. He runs at the end of the leash, pulling. When walking up the ramp, he turns and growls at the handler. He returns to his kennel and a hook used to remove the slip lead.
Date of intake:: 4/9/2024
Date of initial:: 4/10/2024
Summary:: very tense
ENERGY LEVEL:: flint has been displaying defensive fearful behavior in the shelter, whale eyeing and growling at staff. Flint has also displayed being uncomfortable with handling, snapping at staff when they attempt to clip his leash
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to escalating to higher level warning signs, we recommend an adult only home for Flint. Place with a New Hope partner: Flint has been slow to adjust to the care center environment. We have no known behavior information about him in his previous home. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Flint is only allowing for minimal handling in the care center. At times, staff have to use a hook to remove his slip lead as he will not allow them to safety clip for removal. Flint gives clear warning signs that he is comfortable when staff approach or attempt to interact. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Flint has escalated to growling and snapping during his time in the care center. His signs of discomfort must be respected; Flint should never be forced to interact, he should always be given the opportunity to walk away from situations or people he finds uncomfortable. We recommend a slow approach and, reward-based training methods for Flint. More aversive techniques are likely to increase fear, increase the risk of aggression, and decrease Flint's quality of life. Please see handout on Fearful with Potential for Defensive Aggression.