Animal Profile

Coby is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Coby was brought to the Care Center following a bite incident in the home. Coby was reported to bite a resident child. Coby's previous owner reported that when the child was walking by, Coby growled, then bit and released the finger of the child leaving a puncture wound that required medical attention. Initially, Coby was aloof with staff but with time has become more social. Handlers have reported that he has become treat receptive and solicits contact especially when outside of the kennel environment. Unfortunately, Coby has become difficult to handle safely due to a decreasing threshold for arousal. Recently Coby has been observed to jump up and attempt to grab hold of handlers' treat pouches and keys. While he can be distracted with treats, when he is over threshold it is difficult to maintain his focus. Medically, Coby is reported to have Otitis Chronic and CIRDC.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Coby is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Coby was brought to the Care Center following a bite incident in the home. Coby was reported to bite a resident child. Coby's previous owner reported that when the child was walking by, Coby growled, then bit and released the finger of the child leaving a puncture wound that required medical attention. Initially, Coby was aloof with staff but with time has become more social. Handlers have reported that he has become treat receptive and solicits contact especially when outside of the kennel environment. Unfortunately, Coby has become difficult to handle safely due to a decreasing threshold for arousal. Recently Coby has been observed to jump up and attempt to grab hold of handlers' treat pouches and keys. While he can be distracted with treats, when he is over threshold it is difficult to maintain his focus. Medically, Coby is reported to have Otitis Chronic and CIRDC. Coby arrived at MACC as stray with a limited history. His previous owner states that he bit the resident child in the home. They did not witness the bite, but it was a bite and release that left a puncture wound. While in care, Coby has been observed to quickly become aroused, jump up, and bite the handler's treat pouch. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 61.4 lbs

Medical Notes

5/8/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - sleeping in kennel initially, when approached has neutral body, allows leash to be place around neck but does not come forward. When leash pressure applied thrashes in kennel and refuses to come forward. Opted to sedate in kennel using 0.8 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.8 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml), fairly well sedated but when muzzle attempted to be placed bit muzzle. Gave additional 0.4 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM. Good sedation reached. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = 80 bpm (sedated) R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears have copious amount of yellow debris and foul odor, crusts at base of ear AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy haircoat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Otitis externa, chronic DOH-B Intact male Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake task + exam Cleaned ears Applied Simplera AU Rx: Apoquel 16mg tab, 1 tablet PO BID x14d then SID x7d Rx: Trazodone 225mg PO BID indefinitely Observe DOH-B hold 0.8 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery, after DOH hold

5/14/2026

Noted while cage side to have clear nasal discharge and to be sniffling S: QAR, eats treats tossed into kennel O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- eupneic while cage side, no apparent coughing or sneezing but sniffling with wet audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 300mg PO SID x10d Recheck at end of course

5/15/2026

SO: Due for release from rabies observation. Currently on treatment for CIRDC BAR, comes to kennel door wagging tail and taking treats eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 5/7/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, With history

Bite history:: 5/5/26: According to the officers, they got a call at around 9 PM on 5/6. Coby's previous owner wanted the officers to take the dog away. The owner stated that Coby had bitten their child on the 5th at around 2:20 PM. The owner explained that Coby and the child had never gotten along. When the child was walking past Coby that day, Coby growled and then bit the child on the left middle finger. This bite was a bite and release that resulted in a puncture wound. The child was brought to Lincoln Hospital for medical attention.

Date of assessment:: 5/17/2026

Summary:: When brought into the assessment room Coby was observed to have a neutral body and wagging tail. The primary handler turns around while holding a collar, Coby then jumps up on them and bites and hold their treat pouch. The secondary handler pulls Coby off and he is able to drag their pet corrector out of their bag. Coby then spins towards the secondary handler and jumps up on them. The secondary handler has to straight arm Coby to keep him away. Due to the quick escalation in behavior, Coby is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (6):: 5/20/26: Coby is standing at the front of his kennel. He takes a treat. The door is opened and he stands at the front and is easily leashed. He is walked to the elevator, then suddenly jumps at the handler and snaps at their keys and rips them off. The handler decides to stay in position while his kennel is being cleaned. The handler and a second handler distract him by throwing treats in the meantime. He jumps up at the handler and mouths their treat pouch two more times. He is straight armed in these instances. Once his kennel is cleaned, he is returned with ease. He takes more treats. 5/19/26: When being returned to kennel, a second handler was standing in the kennel room too. Coby and the first handler stand in the room for a few moments because his kennel was not ready yet. During this time, Coby jumps up towards the second handler twice at high speed. He does not seem social (not loose in body or soft in his approach). He is quickly muscled into kennel. 5/18/26: Coby is lying down at back of kennel as handler approaches. When kennel door is opened he comes forward where he is easily leashed and pulled from kennel. Coby walks slowly thru building to backyard. While in one of the playpens, Coby interacts with handler soliciting pets which he leans into handler when accepting pets. Handler tries to engage in a game of Up Down and 123 but Coby is uninterested in the treats making him uninterested in the pattern games. Instead handler sits on the bench with Coby giving him pets. He is returned to kennel with no issues.

Summary (7):: 5/17/26 (Assessment): Coby is lying down at back of kennel as handler approached. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. Handler took Coby for a quick street walk where he display no reaction to people nor dogs. Coby was then taken t o behavior room for an assessment. Coby jump on assessor and grabbed their treat pouch, handler had to pull Coby off assessor. Then Coby turned around and tried to jump on handler, but handler stiffed armed and kept Coby away. Coby was returned to kennel with no issue. 5/12/26: Coby is at the front of his kennel with a soft body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. The handler brings Coby to the yard; there, he sniffs around ad relieves herself. He also presents a wiggly body and jumps on the handler exuberantly a few times; he allows pets on his body. He also doesn't react to dogs or handlers walking past; Coby also looks into the distance with a slight, forward leaning body. The handler brings Coby inside and to his kennel. Coby refuses to enter his kennel, eve as treats are tossed inside. THe handler applies leash pressure and muscles Coby into his kennel; Coby takes a while until he climbs into his kennel on his own. 5/10/26: Coby greeted handler with a loose and wiggly body. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. He walked slightly ahead of handler on walk with light leash pressure. He did not accept any treats that handler offered. He was returned to kennel with no issue. 5/9/26: Coby is neutral in body in the kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and exits the kennel room slowly and calmly then is lead to the yard. He seems a bit unsteady, possibly from sedation earlier in the day. He sniffs around and relieves himself. He tries to jump on the handler's side but they move away. He suddenly jumps up on the handlers side again with his paws on them firmly, possibly attempting to mount, but the handler pulls them away quickly. He is lead back to the kennel room and hesitates at his kennel. Tossed treats do not work, and he is muscled in. He eats the treats.

Date of intake:: 5/7/2026

Summary:: Balking on leash, required a double leash

Date of initial:: 5/8/2026

Summary:: Thrashed on leash and refused to exit kennel. Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Coby 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 addition 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 the bite history, we recommend a home with no chidlren. 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: : Fearful,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Coby has been observed to be fearful and reluctant to reenter his kennel. Noted to thrash while on leash. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Coby would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Arousal: Coby has been observed to quickly become over aroused and bite the handlers treat pouch. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Coby to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.