Animal Profile

Craig is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In his previous home, he has bitten twice, though neither bite resulted in broken skin. He is reported to guard his food, treats, and toys, escalating to snapping. Craig has growled at both his previous owner and care center staff when they attempted to leash him. He shows no interest in treats, but has been observed wagging his tail once outside the kennel. Medically, Craig has dental disease but is otherwise 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 Craig is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In his previous home, he has bitten twice, though neither bite resulted in broken skin. He is reported to guard his food, treats, and toys, escalating to snapping. Craig has growled at both his previous owner and care center staff when they attempted to leash him. He shows no interest in treats, but has been observed wagging his tail once outside the kennel. Medically, Craig has dental disease but is otherwise healthy. Craig was brought to the Care Center due to behavior concerns at home. He was observed to growl when being leashed, guard his food and toys, and escalate to snapping and biting. His previous bites did not break the skin. In the Care Center, Craig growls when staff try to remove him from his kennel, ignoring the treats offered. Outside, he tends to keep to himself, occasionally showing a low wag of his tail. Craig will require an adult-only home through a New Hope Partner where his behavior can be addressed using positive reinforcement.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 73.2 lbs

Medical Notes

12/17/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Low growling and then barking as I talk to him at kennel door. Elected to sedate given behavior history and kennel presence. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 60 sedated R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Clean ears, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Dental disease stage 2/4 DOHB Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.8 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.8 ml IM Intake tasks Trazodone 300 mg po bid while in shelter Antisedan 0.6 ml IM SURGERY: Ok for surgery

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Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 12/16/2024

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Buddha is a 2 y/o, male, not neutered, LMB with no injuries nor health problems noted. His most recent veterinary care was on April 25, 2024, at Vetco Clinic. His previous owner got him from a friend when he was three weeks old and surrendered him due to his behavior and not having the time to care for him.

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Teenager, 1 MMB, 1 SMB

How is this dog around strangers?: Noted to be tolerant.

How is this dog around children?: Noted to be tolerant and sometimes ignore the 13 y/o boy he lived with. Noted to jump on top of out of excitement and wanting to greet, not knowing his own strength.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Noted to be tolerant and play rough with the 2 y/o, male, not neutered MMB, and the 4 y/o, male, not neutered, SMB, he lived with. Noted to sometimes hump the SMB trying to dominate. Noted to pull hard on the leash, wanting to play with unfamiliar/familiar dogs he sees on/off leash.

How is this dog around cats?: No experience.

Resource guarding:: Noted to resource guard food, treats, and toys; Buddha will growl, snap, or attempt to bite. He has bitten in the past when a treat bone was being taken away.

Bite history:: Spring/Summer 2024: Buddha bit the 13 y/o teenager he lived with. There was no puncture wound/bleeding. The cause was not given. Unknown time: The previous owner went to take a bone treat from him when he snapped and bit her on her hand. She said it was barely any pressure. She reported no puncture wound; there was no bleeding.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Buddha has general anxiety and is anxious when left alone. He is initially scared of moving objects but when comfortable will approach to inspect. He is fearful when held/restrained, when grabbed by his collar, and when startled. He is unbothered when told to get off the furniture to go to bed. He is fearful when his paws are touched. He is mouthy and will move your hands away.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Noted none.

For a New Family to Know: Buddha is described as being very active and playful. He prefers contact on his terms. He spent most of his time where people were or in his crate that was located in the bedroom. He is crate-trained and does well for 10-12 hours daily. He is trained to relieve himself when on walks but will have accidents if scared. He will pee on himself. For exercise, he goes on 10-minute walks, 3-4 times a day. He loves being outside and playing with toys. Car rides make him nervous. He tolerates bath time. He responds to the following cues: sit, paw, and go to bed. He eats Bullymax, dry food.

Date of intake:: 12/16/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Teenager, 1 MMB, 1 SMB

Behavior toward strangers:: Tolerant

Behavior toward children:: Tolerant of resident kid, jumps on them

Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant, mounts the resident dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Noted to resource guard food, treats, and toys; Craig aka Buddha will growl, snap, or attempt to bite. He has bitten in the past when a treat bone was being taken away.

Bite history:: Craig aka Buddha bit the 13 y/o teenager he lived with. There was no puncture wound/bleeding. The cause was not given. Unknown time: The previous owner went to take a bone treat from him when he snapped and bit her on her hand. She said it was barely any pressure. She reported no puncture wound; there was no bleeding.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Buddha is reported to have medium energy

Other Notes:: Buddha has general anxiety and is anxious when left alone. He is initially scared of moving objects but when comfortable will approach to inspect. He is fearful when held/restrained, when grabbed by his collar, and when startled. He is unbothered when told to get off the furniture to go to bed. He is fearful when his paws are touched. He is mouthy and will move your hands away. Owner stated when she went to leash him to take him on a walk and he would growl and bark He is crate-trained and does well for 10-12 hours daily

Date of assessment:: 12/20/2024

Summary:: In the Care Centers, Craig is fearful, growling at staff, flinching at loud noises and displaying a slightly tense posture. His previous owner stated he began to growl when she would attempt to leash him. Due to these behaviors, Craig will not get a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 12/21/24: Craig comes to the front eyes wide, ears pinned back as handler unlocks the kennel door. When leash is presented, he softens and wags his tail. He is not interested in treats but remains at the front for leashing. He is walked in the yard where he is soft bodied with wagging tail. He checks in frequently with handler and will sit for treats. The wind rattles something and Craig moves quickly forward and turns towards the sound. He returns to kennel without issue. 12/20/24: Craig is sitting at the back of his kennel facing forward. He growls, tense body ears back when handler approaches. The door is opened slightly and Craig comes forward head down attempting to push out of the kennel. Handler offers treats, he is not interested. Something is squeaked and he picks his head up and growls but then attempts to push out of the kennel. Handler is eventually able to secure the leash and he is walked in the yard. He is tense bodied throughout interaction and looks back at handler frequently. He jumps towards pigeons walking on the ground or perched on the fence. When on leash in a pen, he approaches the second handler with wagging tail. He is kept away for safety. He returns to kennel without issue. 12/19/24: Craig is standing in the front of his kennel as handlers approach. He is offered treats but does not take them and gives a low growl as handlers begin attempting to leash. He stops as his door is opened and begins dodging the leash briefly before being successfully leashed and brought to the yard for his walk. Craig walks with a slightly stiff body and continues to not accept treats once he is brought out to the play yard. He does not pull when walking but when after entering and sniffing around the front play yard briefly, he begins to pace around frantically and seeks exit. He is brought out of the yard and walked around the perimeter of the yard for a bit and will jump/flinch at sounds he hears. Due to Craig becoming more fearful and becoming visibly more frantic during his walk, he is brought back and returns to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 12/16/2024

Summary:: Tranq

Date of initial:: 12/17/2024

Summary:: Low growling, hard barking, sedated

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Craigs bite history and his behavior in the Care Centers, Craig should go to a home with adults only. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment and Care Centers, the behavior department recommends Craig be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Craig to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Craig to new and unfamiliar situations.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Craig was noted to guard treats, food and toys and will escalate to snapping and biting. Positive reinforcement should be utilized to help Craig learn the trade game. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: In the home and the Care Centers, Craig was reported to growl when approached. Positive reinforcement should be utilized to help Craig associate people with things he likes such as treats and toys. Please see the handout on Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human): Craig has bitten family members in the home but did not break skin in either incident. Please see the handout on Bite History. Anxiety: Craig is noted to be anxious in the home. He should get daily enrichment to manage this behavior. Please see the handout on General Anxiety.