Animal Profile
Yako
Hello, my name is Yako. My animal id is #50047. I am a desexed male tri color dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 6 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/8/2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- new baby.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Yako is at risk for behavior concerns. He has shown severe anxiety while at the care centers. We feel he would be best placed with a New Hope partner that could allow him time to acclimate to his surroundings. At this time he is extremely timid and there has been reports of him resource guarding his food. There are no medical concerns at this time.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 95.3125 lbs
12/8/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1.5 years according to o Microchip noted on Intake? positive 933000120132237 History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -nervous, whale eyes, head flips. Muzzled after exam and snapped at the muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: neutered
12/14/2018
RHL given 1580
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Behavior upon intake: Yako seemed shy throughout the process however he allowed to be scanned and collared. He had almond eyes, his tail was high and he wagged it a couple of times. He wasn't interested in treats or toys. Yako scanned positive for a microchip.
Date of Intake: 12/8/2018
Basic Information:: Yako is a year and a half large tricolor dog that was surrendered to the center due to the owner being unable to care for him. She had him for the past year. Yako doesn't have any known health issues. The last time that he was taken to the vet was on June, 2018.
Previously lived with:: Two adults and one child
How is this dog around strangers?: He is shy around strangers.
How is this dog around children?: He lived with a six month old baby since he was born. He was respectful and playful around him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: He didn't live with other dogs. As per owner, he only barks when he sees them.
How is this dog around cats?: He didn't live with cats.
Resource guarding:: As per owner, Yako is not bothered if you go around his food while he is eating however he might bark and growl if an object/toy is taken away from him.
Bite history:: No bite history with a person or animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium to high
Other Notes:: He is not bothered if he is held/restrained. The owner never gave him a bath therefore his behavior is unknown. He enjoys being brushed. He is not bothered when his nails are being trimmed nor if someone unfamiliar approaches the house.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: He was described as friendly and playful. He likes to follow people around and to be in the same room with them. He was kept indoors only. He used to sleep anywhere. He eats dry food and always had a bowl with food. He likes to play with balls. He is house-trained and goes potty on grass, cement and dirt. He goes to the garbage when he is left alone in the house. He has never been crated. He doesn't know any cues. He is used to walks on leash for exercise. He owner stated that he pulls very hard when he sees another dog. She never took him outside without the leash.
Date of intake:: 12/8/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy
Behavior toward children:: Respectful, playful around child
Behavior toward dogs:: Barks when he sees dogs
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Barks, growls if toys or object are removed from his possession
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, playful with a medium to high energy level
Date of assessment:: 12/10/2018
Summary:: Upon entering the behavior room, Yako was allowed to wander on a drag leash, he appeared a bit timid though approached handlers and allowed petting. When assessment began, Yako became highly anxious and attempted to increase distance from handler; he began head flipping. Out of concern for his stress level, a handling assessment was not attempted at this time.
Summary:: Yako's owner reported that he barks when he sees other dogs. Here at the Care Center, Yako is uncomfortable around novel dogs. He spends most of his session keeping to himself and wandering the yard, avoiding the novel dog in the process. The Behavior Department believes Yako would be the most comfortable as the only resident dog at this time. Any other dog should be respectful of his space. All introductions should be done slowly and under supervision. 12/9-11: When off leash at the Care Center, Yako very briefly greets the novel female then moves past her. He is nervous, hackles raised and explores the yard ignoring her for the rest of the session.
Date of intake:: 12/8/2018
Summary:: Shy, tolerated handling
Date of initial:: 12/8/2018
Summary:: Tense, whale eye, head flips; snapped at muzzle
ENERGY LEVEL:: Yako is reported to have a medium to high energy level in his previous home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the high level of anxiety displayed in the care center combined with his overall timidness, we believe Yako may be best set up to succeed through placement with an experienced rescue partner who can reassess his behavior in a stable home environment. Force-free, reward based training only is advised.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Yako's previous owner notes that he may growl and bark when his toys are approached. We recommend that Yako 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 Yako'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. Fearful: Yako is a bit fearful at the care center, he appears to manage his stress well though has escalated to higher level warning signals when uncomfortable. It is important to always go slow and give Yako the option to walk away from any social interaction. Yako should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Yako’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Yako would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Anxiety: Yako has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking, panting) continually through the SAFER and through one-one sessions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake or in his previous home environment so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment.