Animal Profile

Sprinkle is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Sprinkles initially presented as loose, wiggly, and social with handlers during his initial stay in care before being adopted. His adopter returned sprinkles due to landlord issues. Since his return Sprinkle has not acclimated well despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. He has escalated to growling and lunging at handlers when approached in kennel, including when he has a frozen enrichment item in his kennel, hovering and guarding the item. When removed from his kennel, he begins kennel fighting with other dogs as he passes them. Staff have reported that once outside, he becomes highly reactive to various stimuli, though they were unable to specify the exact triggers due to their wide and various nature. At the end of his assessment, when the assistant bent to pick up the end of his drag leash, he began snapping at their hand. Medically, Sprinkle is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. 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 Sprinkle is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Sprinkles initially presented as loose, wiggly, and social with handlers during his initial stay in care before being adopted. His adopter returned sprinkles due to landlord issues. Since his return Sprinkle has not acclimated well despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. He has escalated to growling and lunging at handlers when approached in kennel, including when he has a frozen enrichment item in his kennel, hovering and guarding the item. When removed from his kennel, he begins kennel fighting with other dogs as he passes them. Staff have reported that once outside, he becomes highly reactive to various stimuli, though they were unable to specify the exact triggers due to their wide and various nature. At the end of his assessment, when the assistant bent to pick up the end of his drag leash, he began snapping at their hand. Medically, Sprinkle is apparently healthy. Sprinkle was surrendered to the care center due to housing troubles. Sprinkle prior owner said that he is very active, playful, and vocal they also said their favorite thing about him is that he watches tv. Sprinkle has shown social behavior with handlers seeking attention with a loose body. During his handling assessment when the helper went to pick up his drag lead, he quickly grew tense and snapped at a handler's hand. Sprinkle is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 44 lbs

Medical Notes

10/8/2024

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 months Is this an orphan kitten? no Microchip noted on intake? scanned negative History: found by agents tied up outside Subjective: BAR, very energetic and playful, allowed all medical handling Observed Behavior - Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 130 R = panting, eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI; 2 testicles descended MSI: non-reducible umbilical hernia, Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, sparse haircoat especially on back and base of tail, with erythematous skin CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Approx. 10m MI canine 1. Erythematous skin with sparse haircoat (r/o infectious (mites +/- secondary yeast infection) vs inflammatory (allergies vs atopy)) 2. non-reducible umbilical hernia Prognosis: good Plan: 1. skin scrape (x) no mites seen 2. Intake tasks- will need blood draw and microchip at surgery 3. Medicated bath weekly for the next 4 weeks 4. May need additional workup for skin disease/allergies pending response to treatment SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/17/2024

Got bathed and dried

10/23/2024

[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? no If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with:0-PDS transfixing suture Sub Q closure: 0 PDS cruciate suture Skin closure? 0-PDS intradermal pattern Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon:990665 Additional Note:

2/16/2025

DVM Intake (attempted) BAR, barking persistently in kennel, high energy and jumping up, pacing in exam room, takes treats Head whipped and attempted to bite when ausculted, then began to redirect to handler and attempted to bite Plan: Intake tasks completed Aborted exam Received trazodone 150 mg PO, continue PO BID until otherwise directed Recommend sedated exam tomorrow

2/16/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: High energy, panting, jumping up. No escalation in exam room, used squeeze gate for sedation. Required several doses--total given dexmedetomidine 20 mcg/kg, butorphanol 0.4 mg/kg, ketamine 2 mg/kg Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. No dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. Non-reducible UG: male castrated, tattoo noted, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Clinically healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: -Start clonidine .03 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely -Start gabapentin 15 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely (low dose intended to potentiate clonidine, easier to hide in food) Surgery: Neutered

2/20/2025

Bleeding from paws reported. No blood seen in kennel or when patient jumping up at kennel door. R/o transient inflammation due to sidewalk salt, CTM on daily rounds

2/21/2025

Diarrhea present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders - Start RC GI dietq12h x 5 days -Start psyllium husk 2 scoops PO q24h x5days & proviable 1 capsule PO q24h x5days -Placed monitor log on kennel -CTM, recheck on 2/26

2/26/2025

Progress exam: Subjective: Diarrhea recheck Objective: None seen in kennel or reported on rounds board. 1/3 marked on log ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Removed Gi diet signage from kennel/board & monitor log. -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Sprinkles jumped up on staff excitedly and allowed all handling.

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: Sprinkles is a male altered LMB dog. His fur coat is mostly white and has spots of brown.

Previously lived with:: 3 adults

How is this dog around strangers?: He is excited/jumpy around strangers. he is outgoing and playful with them.

How is this dog around children?: Has no experience.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Sprinkles is friendly, outgoing, and tolerant of familiar dogs. he has no experience with unfamiliar dogs on or off leash.

How is this dog around cats?: Has no experience.

Resource guarding:: No resource guarding reported.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: When he is restrained, he snaps. It is unknown how he reacts when disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed off furniture, or when paws/collar is touched. he is jumpy and is anxious when left at home.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Sprinkles inside his previous home was very active, playful, and vocal. He spent most of his time where hi people are and in the bedroom. He loves bathe time and allows his owners to trim his nails. He does mild to moderate pulling on the leash. He was walked between 1-2 times a day for 45 minutes n total. He does not like being inside a car. He knows that one finger means sit and 2 fingers means down. His previous owner's favorite thing about him is that he watches tv. His favorite treat is Puperoni treats.

Date of intake:: 2/15/2025

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

Previously lived with:: 3 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: excited/jumpy around strangers. he is outgoing and playful with them.

Behavior toward children:: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: friendly, outgoing, and tolerant of familiar dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: No known reports of resource guarding.

Bite history:: No known reports of a bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Sprinkles is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: ***Please see prior handling assessment for more details on last stay*** When he is restrained, he snaps. It is unknown how he reacts when disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed off furniture, or when paws/collar is touched. he is jumpy and is anxious when left at home.

Date of assessment:: 2/18/2025

Summary:: ***After the handling assessment was completed the helper went to pick up the drag lead and sprinkle quickly grew tense and quickly snapped at the helper's hand.*** Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention Call over: Readily approaches- gently takes treats, allows petting Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- headwhips distracted by helper, Exuberant handling: Allowed- Neutral, looks at helper Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- Panting, jumps, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- jumps on helper panting Knock Comments: Toy: Grips walks away Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to Sprinkle entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 10/09/24 Sprinkle is introduced to a female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Sprinkle doesn't greet the female greeter dog, he will display a square body and bare his teeth at her. Sprinkle walks away and displacement sniffs away from the gate in which the female greeter dog remained self-present. Sprinkle is avoidant, seeking attention from the handler and ultimately seeking an exit. Sprinkle is returned to kennel.

Summary (6):: 2/21: Sprinkle is observed to growl and lunge in front of his kennel baring teeth. He will hover and growl and lunge at handlers over an enrichment treat ice block in his kennel. 2/20: Sprnkles is reported by staff to kennel fight. 2/19/25: Sprinkle is reported to be reactive to everything on walks. 2/18/25: Sprinkle was taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. Sprinkle displayed a loose body jumping on handlers and gently taking treats from the handlers. After the handling assessment was completed the helper went to pick up the drag lead and sprinkle quickly grew tense and quickly snapped at the helper hand. A secondary handler was able to help distract Sprinkle and a slip lead was placed over him and the drag lead was removed. Sprinkle began to lick lip and look at the helper which he displayed a tense body.

Summary (7):: Previous stay at ACC: 10/31/24: Sprinkle was curled up asleep on his kuranda bed when handler approached. He was leashed with ease and walked to the yard. Sprinkle appeared to be under the weather and was more lethargic than usual. Sprinkle would approach handler when called over to them and jump up to solicit pets. After spending some time in the sunshine he was returned to the care center. Sprinkle vomited food/mucus twice on his way back to kennel, which he entered without issue. 10/24/24: Sprinkle was leashed with ease and walked to the yard with a relaxed, wiggly frame. He was clipped to a drag leash and immediately began playing with a soft squeaker toy. Sprinkle frolicked around the yard and engaged in fetch with handler, swapping toys back and forth for some time. Sprinkle was highly social and appeared at ease playing outside in the sunshine. He was returned to kennel with ease. 10/18/24: Sprinkle is standing at the front of kennel with loose wiggly body as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks with a loose body to the Canine Behavior Office. Sprinkle is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. He is social with handlers and will jump up on them excitedly soliciting petting. Sprikle plays two-toy toss with soft toys and tennis balls and briefly engages with a puzzle feeder. Sprinkle is returned to kennel safely. 10/11/24: Sprinkle is sitting at the front of his kennel and will hard stare at handler and low growl but will allow handler to leash him with ease. Sprinkle will be brought to the Live room and handler will place a drag leash on him and free to roam the room. Sprinkle will maintain loose jumping up on handler then will take off with zoomies. Handler will give sprinkle a puzzle feeder with treats and he will engage for a short period of time before he start to play with a soft squeaky toy. Sprinkle will relieve himself then he will be brought back to his kennel safely with no issues. 10/08/24 (late entry): Sprinkle is standing in kennel with a loose body as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks to the Canine Behavior Office for assessment (see Behavior Assessment for further details). Sprinkle is loose, wiggly, and bouncy throughout his time in the room and will solicit attention from handlers. After assessment, he is returned to kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 2/15/2025

Summary:: Upon intake Sprinkles jumped up on staff excitedly and allowed all handling.

Date of initial:: 2/16/2025

Summary:: High energy, panting, jumping up. No escalation in exam room, used squeeze gate for sedation.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Sprinkle's behavior challenge we recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner- Sprinkle was surrendered to the care center due to housing troubles. Sprinkle prior owner said that he is very active, playful, and vocal they also said their favorite thing about him is that he watches tv. Sprinkle has shown social behavior with handlers seeking attention with a loose body. During his handling assessment when the helper went to pick up his drag lead, he quickly grew tense and snapped at a handler's hand. Sprinkle is available for rescue through on of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Kennel presence,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Kennel presence/Resource guarding- Sprinkle is observed to growl and lunge in front of his kennel baring teeth. He will hover and growl and lunge at handlers over an enrichment treat ice block in his kennel. Basic manners/poor impulse control- Sprinkle would excited/jumpy around strangers. To improve Sprinkle's impulse control, practice basic obedience cues like "sit," "stay," and "down" in a calm environment. Gradually introduce distractions, such as strangers, and reward Sprinkle for maintaining calm behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression- In the prior home it is reported that Sprinkles will snap when restrained. In the care center after the handling assessment was completed the helper went to pick up the drag lead and sprinkle quickly grew tense and quickly snapped at the helper hand. To address handling sensitivity, start with gentle desensitization exercises. Pair gentle touch with high-value treats to create positive associations. Gradually increase the duration and intensity of touch, ensuring Sprinkle remains comfortable. Practice handling exercises in short, positive sessions, and always use positive reinforcement to build trust and reduce fear. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration- Sprinkles is reported by staff to kennel fight and on leash reactive. Separation anxiety- Sprinkles is reported to have Separation anxiety. To help Sprinkles with separation anxiety, create a safe and comfortable space for him when you leave. Gradually increase the time he spends alone, starting with short periods and slowly extending them. Use interactive toys and puzzles to keep him occupied. Practice leaving and returning calmly to avoid making departures and arrivals a big event. Please see the handout on Separation anxiety. Low threshold for arousal-Sprinkles has a low threshold for arousal, meaning he can become overly excited or reactive quickly, especially in stimulating environments. This can lead to behaviors such as jumping, barking, or snapping when he is unable to manage his excitement. It's important to work on calming exercises and impulse control training to help him stay composed in various situations.