Animal Profile

Raven is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Raven arrived to the care center after a bite with the finder. Raven bit and held the finder on the right hand leaving two puncture wounds, the finder didn't seek medical attention. Raven did have multiple other bite incident with the finder. In the care center, Raven is unable to be handled as she is growling, snapping, baring teeth and hard barking when attempting to leash. While leashed she flails and vocalizes. Medically Raven 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 Raven is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Raven arrived to the care center after a bite with the finder. Raven bit and held the finder on the right hand leaving two puncture wounds, the finder didn't seek medical attention. Raven did have multiple other bite incident with the finder. In the care center, Raven is unable to be handled as she is growling, snapping, baring teeth and hard barking when attempting to leash. While leashed she flails and vocalizes. Medically Raven is apparently healthy. Raven arrived at MACC as a stray with a limited history. Raven's finder describes him as a dog that prefers contact on his own terms. During his stay in the care center Raven has remain tense and fearful. When approached Raven has been observed to growl towards handlers with a tense body. Raven also has two bites in his history. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 13 lbs

Medical Notes

12/8/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-3 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - growling; bearing teeth; tense; not interested with treats; high FAS; tail tucked under Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 80hr (sedated) R = 25rr (sedated) BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Dog sedation: Using 0.35 ml dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) and 0.35 ml butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.35 ml behavior assessment Behavior medications for FAS: growling, baring teeth Trazodone- 50mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) sig: 1 tab po q 12 hrs Intake procedures DOH-B observation SURGERY: Okay for surgery post quarantine

12/13/2024

At approximately 8:10am on 12/13/24 Raven was examined. He was laying in the back of his kennel on his bed and came forward to look at me during the interaction. He did not show any evidence of neurologic deficits or abnormalities. A: No appreciable signs of rabies P: Consider releasing from DOH hold

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Raven is a 1-3 year old Male SMB dog. He found his previous family due to rescuing it from being abandoned. He was with his previous family for 2 weeks. He was surrendered due to bite incidents.

Previously lived with:: Adults

How is this dog around strangers?: friendly and outgoing with strangers and visitors.

How is this dog around children?: no experience

How is this dog around other dogs?: no experience

How is this dog around cats?: no experience

Resource guarding:: toys, treats, random objects, food, and stolen objects are valuable items. He will growl or hard bark, snap/attempt to bite, and have a tense body over them if attempted to touch or approached.

Bite history:: last bit a person on 11/22/24, previous owner was placing a sweater on raven and they bit them. He lunged and snapped beforehand, and he bit and released immediately.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Other Notes:: Jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks and general anxiety. Will react to children, small animals, large and small dogs while on walks, will growl/hard bark, snap, and attempt to bite. Will bark/growl when Restrained, Disturbed, Startled, Moved from Furniture, Paws Touched, is fearful and will bark/growl when collar is grabbed. Will bark/growl when Paws Touched. Allowed bathing, but will growl when drying him off with a towel. Nervous getting in or being in the car.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: last vet check was 11/30/24

For a New Family to Know: Raven prefers contact on his own terms. He likes to spend his time in the living room. Pulls hard on leash, will be walked 1-2 times a day. He is used to walks 15-20 mins a day. He loves talking his walks, and will still enjoy walks in the rainy weather. His favorite activity is to run. He enjoys wet food of the flavors chicken breast, ground beef with vegetables and ground turmeric.

Date of intake:: 12/8/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, Limited History (With finder 2 weeks)

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Raven is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: No experience

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Raven is reported to hover, become tense, growl, hard bark, snap, and attempt to bite if someone attempts to touch an item in his possession or approach him. These items may include toys, treats, food, and other objects.

Bite history:: On November 28th, Raven's finder was bitten by Raven. The finder was attempting to put a sweater on him, Raven ended up snapping and biting them when they touched his harness. Raven lunged and snapped before hand, and then bit and released their hand. Raven's previous owner did not seek medical attention, and preformed self care at home. On December 3rd around 9pm, Raven's finder was doing work on the computer when Raven came around and began barking at them to play. They ignored him at first and then a few minutes later went up to Raven to try and pet him. As they reached for a pet, Raven snapped and bit them on the right hand leaving two puncture wounds. This bite was a bite and hold. They did not seek medical attention and preformed self care at home.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Date of assessment:: 12/12/2024

Summary:: Due to the bite history and handling sensitivity, Raven is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 12/12/24: Raven is reported to stay at the back of kennel, growling, baring teeth, hard barking and flinching towards the kennel. Staff tried treats and squeakers to coax her forward however, she remained in the back. When staff grabbed K9 behavior to asses, Raven was in the back of her kennel baring teeth and hard barking. K9 behavior threw in treats and ended the interaction. 12/12/24: Raven is at the front of kennel growling loudly towards handler. Handler offers Raven a treat, he is not receptive. Handler ends interaction. 12/10/24: When removed by staff from kennel, Raven flails on leash, vocalizing. Handlers loosen leash and waits. Raven then walks on the leash to the yard.

Date of intake:: 12/8/2024

Summary:: Snapping and growling

Date of initial:: 12/8/2024

Summary:: Growling; bearing teeth; tense

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have a limited history on Raven so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to multiple bite history we recommend a home with no children. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Raven is reported to hover, become tense, growl, hard bark, snap, and attempt to bite if someone attempts to touch an item in his possession or approach him. These items may include toys, treats, food, and other objects. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Raven's possession without safely trading for an item of greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer is highly recommended to aid in safely managing this behavior in a new home environment. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Handling Sensitivity: Raven has reported to snap and bite after his finder touched his harness. He will also hard bark and growl when his paws are touched, when restrained, and when his collar is touched. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Raven to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Defensive: Raven has been observed to growl towards handlers when approached. Raven's previous owner states that he will hard bark and growl when startled. It is important to move slowly with Raven, 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. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Anxiety: Raven's finder states that he is anxious in the home. If Raven displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Raven's finder states that he will growl, hard bark, snap and attempt to bite when seeing children, small animals, and dogs while on leash. Raven will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Biting: Raven's finder states that he will jump up and bite/chew the leash during walks. 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.