Animal Profile

Magneto is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Magneto displays intense kennel fighting lunging and barking toward other dogs when exiting the kennel and moving through the kennel room, almost coming into contact with another dog. He also shows discomfort with handling and remains tense during interactions with staff, but has slowly warmed up to select staff and enjoying interactions with them. Medically, Magneto 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. Magneto is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Magneto displays intense kennel fighting lunging and barking toward other dogs when exiting the kennel and moving through the kennel room, almost coming into contact with another dog. He also shows discomfort with handling and remains tense during interactions with staff, but has slowly warmed up to select staff and enjoying interactions with them. Medically, Magneto is apparently healthy. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. Not only do I pull at heart strings, but I also pull on leash! I will need someone to help me with my leash manners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 71 lbs

Medical Notes

2/26/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Agency BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Blue; Able to examine, nervous, took treats readily, body tense Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Objective: P = 120 hr R = 32 rr BCS 4/9 Wt = 71 lbs EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI 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 Prognosis: Good Plan: Standard Intake Procedures for Dogs Performed SURGERY: Okay for surgery

2/28/2026

Starting trazodone 200mg PO q12h for high kennel stress (heavy panting, flushed face, pacing)

3/12/2026

Behavior team reports kennel fighting - add clonidine 0.025 mg/kg PO BID.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 2/25/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)

Date of assessment:: 3/7/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard pulls Reactivity to humans: Ignore Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Will attempt to flee the kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- pacing, panting, flushed face Call over: readily approches- panting, allows petting Sociability comments: Takes treats with mild pressure Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- Moved into handling position, lip licks, distracted Exuberant handling: Tolerant- open mouth panting, leans in to petting Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- heavy panting Arousal comments: Knock: No repsonse Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to Magneto entering the facility as a stray, there is no known history of interactions with other dogs prior to intake. 02/28/26: Magneto was introduced to a novel female dog. At the gate, Magneto approached with a stiff frame. both dogs engage in mutual greetings Magneto retains a forward posture. Magneto will remain at the gate, fixated on the novel female displaying a flagging tail. because the novel female does not return to the gate, Magneto will eventually disengage and seek out the handler. both dogs are seperated concluding the interaction.

Summary (7):: 3/9/26: Magneto is reported to be intensely kennel fighting in his kennel room. He is able to be walked through the medical hallway and dog ISO hallway. 03/07/26: Magneto is reported to kennel fight so intensely that he is close to making contact through the kennel bars. 3/1/26: Magneto is at the front of his kennel with a low body, is a bit weary of the leash and backs away but tolerates it being placed over him. Magento when being taken out of kennel will immediately kennel fight. Magneto will lunge and bark towards the other dogs, and is short leashed out of the room and into the behavior office. Magneto is aloof and tolerates handling but is overall uncomfortable. Magneto is taken back to his kennel where she is short leashed to his kennel. 2/27/26: Magneto is reported to be kennel fighting in his kennel room when being taken outside for a walk. 2/27/26: Magneto is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He begins to jump up at the door with heavy panting as the handler unlocks it. While the handler is attempting to leash him, he tries to shove his way out of kennel and the handler has to quickly close the door. He is able to be leashed on the second attempt and he then pulls hard on the way to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he would pace around with heavy panting and would lip lick while being petted. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. He pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and is able to enter with no issues.

Date of intake:: 2/25/2026

Date of initial:: 2/26/2026

Summary:: nervous, took treats readily, body tense

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Magneto is placed in a adult only home at this time. SINGLE-PET HOME/ RECOMMEND NO DOG PARKS: Due to the concerning behaviors that Magneto has shown in care -including significant kennel fighting and dog reactivity- we feel that Magneto should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Magneto associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.

Potential challenges: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Magneto is noted to take treats with mild pressure.Training should focus on teaching gentle treat-taking and reinforcing calm, controlled interactions to encourage softer mouth use. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Anxiety: In the care cneter Magneto is noted to display a flushed face, heavy panting, and pacing behavior. Training should emphasize predictable routines, calming enrichment, and reinforcing relaxed behavior to help him regulate stress more effectively. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: In the care center, Magento is noted to fight in the kennel when coming out of the kennel room. Training should focus on structured, low-arousal exit routines, increasing distance from kennel-side triggers, and rewarding calm engagement when leaving the kennel. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Strength/leash pulling: Magneto is noted to hard pull on walks.Using tools like a no-pull harness and consistent leash training can help manage his pulling behavior. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.