Animal Profile

Lonnie is at risk due to behavioral challenges observed in the Care Center. He has struggled to acclimate to the shelter environment and has had difficulty settling during interactions, despite efforts to keep him comfortable. Lonnie has exhibited mouthing behaviors when anxious and has escalated to thrashing and biting the leash during leashing. He has also shown discomfort with touch in certain areas. Medically, Lonnie is clinically 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 Lonnie is at risk due to behavioral challenges observed in the Care Center. He has struggled to acclimate to the shelter environment and has had difficulty settling during interactions, despite efforts to keep him comfortable. Lonnie has exhibited mouthing behaviors when anxious and has escalated to thrashing and biting the leash during leashing. He has also shown discomfort with touch in certain areas. Medically, Lonnie is clinically healthy. Lonnie arrived to the care center as an owner surrender due to moving to a no pet policy home. In the prior home Lonnie was social, affectionate, and very active. He likes to spend his time in the home where people are. He loves bath time and allows his family to bathe/groom him. Loonie has not adjusted well to the care center environment. He displays avoidant behavior, heavy panting, and signs of tension, including pacing, jumping, mouthing, and leash biting. When handled, Lonnie becomes increasingly reactive, thrashing when collared or leashed, which has prevented a full handling assessment. Despite his moments of social behavior, Lonnie requires additional decompression time in a calm and controlled environment to help reduce his stress levels. Lonnie is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 53.6 lbs

4/6/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4-5mo Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BARH, no c/s/v/d. Observed Behavior -Very sweet and affectionate, wagging tail and seeking attention. Allowed handling. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS = 5/9 EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. AU clear of debris/cerumen. Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, canines not fully erupted, no oral lesions. MM pink, moist, CRT <2s. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No HM or arrhythmias ausculted. Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 palpable testicles, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed, externally normal Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC Neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/12/2024

Start trazodone 7 mg/kg PO BID for FAS in shelter

4/15/2024

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 75 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery.

1/22/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Owner surrender, reported that patient is allergic to chicken. No medical records provided Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Wagging tail, hyperactive, jumping up on handler and examiner, takes treats readily. Allowed all handling Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 6/9 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. UG: male castrated, 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 Reported chicken allergy Prognosis: Good Plan: -Start clonidine .01 mg/kg PO q12h indefintely -Placed sign to avoid chicken, recommend dermatology consult to confirm allergies with placement Surgery: Neutered

2/2/2025

Beh noted leash biting, pacing, inability to settle, red eyes. Currently on 8mg/kg traz and 0.02mg/kg clonidine Increasing clonidine to 0.03mg/kg PO BID indef (approx 0.5mg)

2/5/2025

Persistent hyperactivity and difficulty focusing reported by behavior team. Increase clonidine to .05 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely, CTM response to meds

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

During intakes the dog allowed all handling.

Basic Information:: Titus is a LMB Male dog, who is neutered.

Previously lived with:: Adults, Children

How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly/outgoing and playful. With visitors she is the same, and also tolerant.

How is this dog around children?: lived with a 12 y/o child, was found to be friendly/outgoing and playful.

How is this dog around other dogs?: is playful and friendly/outgoing with other dogs both unfamiliar and familiar. Will be shy/prefer contact on their own terms with dogs that are unleashed.

How is this dog around cats?: playful, shy/prefers contact on their own terms.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: noted to have potty accidents if their wee wee pad is not changed after the second use. Has general anxiety. Isn't bothered when restrained, collar is grabbed, he is disturbed, moved from furniture, paws are touched, or he is startled.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Allergic to chicken.

For a New Family to Know: Titus is known as social, affectionate, and very active. He likes to spend his time in the home where people are. He loves bath time and allows his family to bathe/groom him. Pulls very hard on leash, somewhat difficult to manage. He does not have a walk schedule, and is used to being walked for 30-40 minutes. He loves car rides as well. He knows the cues sit, go, lay down, eat, and go to the bathroom. He was beloved due to being so playful and loving. He loves calming treats, bacon treats, and peanut butter treats. He loves toys that he can pull and squeak. His favorite activities are to walk and play with his bones. He was fed both dry and wet foods, of the brands Purina, pedigree, and blue buffalo.

Date of intake:: 1/22/2025

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, Children (12y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly/outgoing and playful. With visitors she is the same, and also tolerant.

Behavior toward children:: friendly/outgoing and playful.

Behavior toward dogs:: playful and friendly/outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: playful, shy/prefers contact on their own terms.

Resource guarding:: No known history of resouce guarding.

Bite history:: No known bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

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

Other Notes:: ***Please see the prior handling assessment on the last stay for more information.**** noted to have potty accidents if their wee wee pad is not changed after the second use. Has general anxiety. Isn't bothered when restrained, collar is grabbed, he is disturbed, moved from furniture, paws are touched, or he is startled. Pulls very hard on leash, somewhat difficult to manage

Date of assessment:: 1/24/2025

Summary:: ***02/01/25: Lonnie is brought to the behavior office for a handling assessment. He exhibits heavy panting and avoidant behavior, with red, dilated eyes. He does allow light petting when the handler begins to start the assessment and pick up his drag lead he growls,jumps and begins to leash bite. he is given a plush toy then he drops the lead.*** ***1/24/25: Lonnie is brought to the behavior office for a handling assessment. He exhibits heavy panting and avoidant behavior, with red, dilated eyes. When a collar is placed on his neck, he starts pacing around the room, becoming anxious, jumping on the helper, and mouthing them. He shows signs of tension but also moments of social behavior. When leashed, Lonnie begins to thrash and bite the leash. Eventually, he is returned to his kennel. Due to this a handling assessment is not conducted at this time. **** ***1/23/25: Lonnie is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. Lonnie displays heavy panting and avoident behavior, when attempting to collar he begins to move away and head whips. Once his old collar was removed he begins to thrash. Due to this Lonnie is given more time to decompress.***

Summary:: According to Lonnie's previous owner(s), he is playful and friendly/outgoing with other dogs both unfamiliar and familiar. Will be shy/prefer contact on their own terms with dogs that are unleashed. 01/27/25 Lonnie is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Lonnie will approach the gate appearing conflicted displaying paw raises. He scents the novel female dog from behind the gate becoming stiff and tense displaying a hard face. His hackles rise and he begins growling at the novel female dog, baring his teeth as well. Lonnie is moved away as well as the novel female dog and both dogs are returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (7):: 02/14/25 (Trainer Note): Lonnie is at the front of his kennel panting heavily as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. Lonnie paces back and forth with a heavy pant and dilated pupils. He engages for a few seconds at a time with each enrichment item before running away and moving frenetically around the room. He shies away from the leash but eventually follows a lure through the loop. He is returned to kennel without issue. 02/11/25 Lonnie is at the front of his kennel displaying a neutral frame. He will come forward and is easily leashed by the handler, proceeding outside for a walk. Lonnie maintains a neutral frame as he trots alongside the handler moderately. Lonnie will lean in as the handler pets him, pressing his body against the handler's legs. Lonnie and the handler will commence their walk. Lonnie is a bit skittish during the walk, becoming startled off of fast movement. Lonnie is returned to the facility where he enters the building and his kennel with no issue. 02/05/25: Lonnie is at the front of her kennel panting heavily as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Lonnie engages readily with the various enrichment items. He relaxes slightly but maintains dilated pupils and a moderate pant for the duration of the interaction. He is returned to kennel without issue. 1/23/25: Lonnie is at the front of her kennel panting heavily when approached, easily leashed and brought to the behavior office. Lonnie is heavily panting, jumping on handlers and thrashing once his old collar is removed from his neck. Lonnie is brought back to her kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 1/22/2025

Summary:: Allowed handling

Date of initial:: 1/22/2025

Summary:: Wagging tail, hyperactive, jumping up on handler and examiner, takes treats readily. Allowed all han

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Lonnie Potential challenges we recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner- Lonnie arrived to the care center as an owner surrender due to moving to a no pet policy home. In the prior home Lonnie was social, affectionate, and very active. He likes to spend his time in the home where people are. He loves bath time and allows his family to bathe/groom him. Loonie has not adjusted well to the care center environment. He displays avoidant behavior, heavy panting, and signs of tension, including pacing, jumping, mouthing, and leash biting. When handled, Lonnie becomes increasingly reactive, thrashing when collared or leashed, which has prevented a full handling assessment. Despite his moments of social behavior, Lonnie requires additional decompression time in a calm and controlled environment to help reduce his stress levels. Lonnie is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Anxiety,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition- Lonnie has displayed high level of jumping and mouthiness at the care center. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Anxiety- In the care center Lonnie has displayed mild levels of anxiety panting, red eyes, not being able to settle. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. We have no history on his behavior in a home environment, so we do not know if this will occur outside of the care center. If it does appear in a future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. Leash-biting/Strength/leash pulling- Lonnie is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Lonnie is also reported to pull hard on the leash while on walks. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the lease. Please see handout on leash-biting and Strength/leash pulling.