Animal Profile

Tyson is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Tyson has been observed to snap at the leash when handlers are attempting to leash him. When Tyson arrived at the care center he initially presented with muzzle punching the kennel door, hard barking, and baring teeth. In Tyson's previous home, there was an incident where the owner's child had their hand in Tyson's mouth and Tyson's tooth scraped against their hand, drawing blood. Medically Tyson has otitis externa.

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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 Tyson is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Tyson has been observed to snap at the leash when handlers are attempting to leash him. When Tyson arrived at the care center he initially presented with muzzle punching the kennel door, hard barking, and baring teeth. In Tyson's previous home, there was an incident where the owner's child had their hand in Tyson's mouth and Tyson's tooth scraped against their hand, drawing blood. Medically Tyson has otitis externa. Tyson arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. His previous owner describes him as social, affectionate and active. In his previous home Tyson was reported to bite the child in the home while they were playing. This bite did not break skin or cause bleeding. During his stay in the care center Tyson was observed to hard bark and, bare teeth and muzzle punch the kennel door. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend a home with no children.

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Weight: 95.8 lbs

Medical Notes

1/26/2025

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1/26/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - jumping and barking, lots of energy, hyper - not aggressive just lots of energy and difficult to control Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, right ear infection - yeast, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: white teeth, minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: otitis right ear, no other significant findings, apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks Simplara - right ear start on trazadone and gabapentin SURGERY: Okay for surgery

2/13/2025

SO: BAR, comes to kennel door barking eent: eyes clear, clear mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, repeated coughing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRD P: doxycycline 450mg PO SID x10d

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Tyson had a loose body and allowed all handling. Tyson would jump on to staff in a social manner. Tyson would eat treats out of staffs hands.

Date of Intake: 1/25/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: The owner is surrendering because Tyson had too much energy. The owner stated Tyson would do best in a home with with someone who ahs time to train him and has space for him to burn off energy.

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 child (16 y/o), 1 small dog and 1 cat

How is this dog around strangers?: Tyson is shy on initial contact with strangers and will need time to warm up. Tyson will sniff strangers before allowing them to pet him. Once Tyson warms up he is playful and friendly.

How is this dog around children?: Tyson was in a home with one child. Tyson was noted to be playful can sometimes play rough and was tolerant.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Tyson was in a home with 1 small dog. Tyson was noted to be shy, playful and tolerant. Tyson is shy with unfamiliar dogs on and off leash.

How is this dog around cats?: Tyson was in a home with 1 cat and prefer contact on his terms. Tyson would also try to lunge at the cat but in a playful manner. Tyson is unaware how big he is compare to small animals.

Resource guarding:: Tyson resource guards food. Tyson will have a tense body over his food.

Bite history:: No intentional bite history. There was an incident that was reported stating that a minor was playing with Tyson and her hand was in Tyson's mouth when he turned quickly and his tooth scraped her hand. It did break skin and require medical attention.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Tyson has general anxiety and will jump up often. Tyson will attempt to lunge at small animals, dogs and stranger while on their walks. Tyson will lunge in a playful manner. Tyson isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, pushed/pull off furniture, feet/paws touched, or when their collar is grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues or injuries.

For a New Family to Know: Tyson is a social, affectionate, active, and playful. Tyson would spend most of his time in the bedroom, kitchen, or in the living room. Tyson loves bath time and allows the owner and family to bathe them. Tyson will moderate pull while on the leash. Tyson is used to 30 mins walks 3 times a day. Tyson is crate trained and does well for 7 hours. Tyson loves car rides. Tyson knows the following commands: Sit, Stay, Down, Paw, Here, and Leave it. The owner stated their favorite thing about Tyson is that he loves to lay on the owner's bed. Tyson loves to play tug of war and fetch. Tyson like bone-types of treats, chew toys and balls.

Date of intake:: 1/25/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 child (16 y/o), 1 small dog and 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: Tyson is shy initially, warms up to being friendly

Behavior toward children:: Tyson is playful, can play rough

Behavior toward dogs:: Tyson is playful with familiar dogs, shy with unfamiliar dogs on and off leash

Behavior toward cats:: Tyson will lunge at cats,

Resource guarding:: Tyson will have a tense body over food

Bite history:: Tyson bit the teen in the home but it did not break skin. Tyson was playing with the teen and the teen was playing rough with Tyson. Tyson got over excited and mouthy resulting in a bite.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Tyson isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, pushed/pull off furniture, feet/paws touched, or when their collar is grabbed. Tyson is a social, affectionate and active dog. He loves car rides and may know the following cues : Sit, stay, down, and leave it.

Date of assessment:: 1/26/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approached with coaxing Sociability comments: Explored the room, sniffed around Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral bodied, turned to look at handler during exuberant contact. Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler loose and neutral Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No Response

Summary:: 2/4/25: Tyson greets another dog at the gate with a loose and wiggly body. He displays a high level of movement, jumping and moving back and forth. When sniffing the other dog at the gate he pushes his nose through the fence.

Summary (6):: 2/6/25: Tyson is observed to be frantically jumping and intensely pawing at the kennel bars. This was observed during quiet time. He continues the same behavior as he hard barks and attempts to mouth handlers hand as they give out enrichment.

Summary (7):: 2/4/25: Tyson is at the front of kennel jumping up and down and barking as handler approaches. He is difficult to leash as he continuously snapped at handlers hands. Handler used a toy to leash him successfully. He was brought to the yard for a gate greet. He remained loose and was brought back to kennel. He began to leash bite once secured in kennel. 1/30/25: Acs report that Tyson is snapping towards handlers lesah when they are attempting to leash him. This behavior is able to be redirected using spray cheese. While out on the walk Tyson was observed to be tense and stiff when walking past a dog in the driveway. 1/27/25: Tyson displayed the same behavior as previous note (1/26). Was made staff due to improved behavior and increased handleability. - 1/26/25: Tyson is at front of the kennel barking when handlers approach. He is easily leashed using treats and taken to the yard. In the yard Tyson is aloof to handlers and relieves himself quickly. Tyson is returned to kennel with no issue. 1/25/25- Tyson is hypersalivating in kennel and muzzle punched at his door when handler holds their hand up to his door while barking and baring teeth.

Date of intake:: 1/25/2025

Summary:: Loose body allowed all handling, jumped on staff in social manner

Date of initial:: 1/25/2025

Summary:: Loose wiggly body, jumps up on staff, seeks attention

ENERGY LEVEL:: Tyson is described as high energy. They 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 only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Static.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to bite history and the potential for defensive behaviors we recommend an adult only home for Tyson. No Cats: Due to previous owner reporting lunging at cats we recommend a home with no cats 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: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Tysons previous owner states he will jump up frequently in a social manner. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see hand out on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Fearful/ Potential for Defensive Aggression: Tyson was observed to hard bark and muzzle punch the kennel door when handlers place their hand near the kennel door. It is important to move slowly with Tyson, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Anxiety: Tysons previous owner states he has general anxiety. If Tyson displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On-leash Reactivity: Tysons previous owner states he will lunge at small animals, dogs and strangers. Tyson may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see handout of On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Biting: Tyson has been observed to snap at the leash when handler are attempting to leash him. This behavior is able to be redirectable with spray cheese. We recommend walking and leashing them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.