Animal Profile

Woody is at Risk due to behavior concerns. Upon arrival Woody was noted to be social with staff, highly treat motivated, and despite being tense at times was able to complete his intake medical exam allowing all handling. Woody has been noted to be consistently highly reactive to dogs, both kennel fighting and pulling towards dogs with tense body and visually fixating. While he has been able to be briefly redirected with verbal cues or treats, Woody will persistently try to re-establish line of sight to dogs. During his dog-dog interaction, Woody muzzle punched the gate between him and a the greeter dog with growling and tense body. On one occasion, Woody was noted to hard stare at a child across the street with tense body and had to pulled away by his harness. Woody is also starting to show significant signs of deterioration in kennel. Woody chewed through a part of the kennel wall, causing him to bleed with significant amount of blood found on kennel wall and floor. Medically, Woody is noted to be recovering from CIRDC – Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, have dental disease, and be underweight.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Woody is at Risk due to behavior concerns. Upon arrival Woody was noted to be social with staff, highly treat motivated, and despite being tense at times was able to complete his intake medical exam allowing all handling. Woody has been noted to be consistently highly reactive to dogs, both kennel fighting and pulling towards dogs with tense body and visually fixating. While he has been able to be briefly redirected with verbal cues or treats, Woody will persistently try to re-establish line of sight to dogs. During his dog-dog interaction, Woody muzzle punched the gate between him and a the greeter dog with growling and tense body. On one occasion, Woody was noted to hard stare at a child across the street with tense body and had to pulled away by his harness. Woody is also starting to show significant signs of deterioration in kennel. Woody chewed through a part of the kennel wall, causing him to bleed with significant amount of blood found on kennel wall and floor. Medically, Woody is noted to be recovering from CIRDC - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, have dental disease, and be underweight. What my friends at ACC say about me: I need a home where there are no other dogs. I need a home without cats or small animals. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. 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: 60 lbs

Medical Notes

8/28/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-10 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - eager to come out of kennel, tense but allows all handling, very food motivated, reported dog reactive at time of admission Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, severely worn incisors + moderate tartar noted (limited due to muzzle) 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, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Moderate dental disease Underweight Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

8/28/2025

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.

8/28/2025

ACS staff noted Woody is pulling hard on his slip lead to the point of passing out. Harness was placed and sign added to KC that says "walk with harness."

9/2/2025

STaff note increasing dog reactivity in shelter EEN: Clear nasal discharge RESP: Coughing A: CIRDC Increased arousal in shelter Plan Advise placement Doxycycline 100mg 3 tablets po sid x 10d Clonidine 0.3mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter

9/7/2025

Pet is BAR, standing at kennel door and jumping. Pet is eating well per log. No vomiting or diarrhea overnight. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge Oral: dried blood visible on tongue RESP: Eupneic A: History of chewing apart bed in kennel yesterday. Possible ingestion of a missing screw from bed. CIRDC stable Prognosis: Fair Plan Place NPO sign o/n Consider sedated abdominal radiographs tomorrow.

9/8/2025

Issue List: - possibly ingested FB - no vomiting observed BAR H EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) possible FB P) Dog sedation: Using 0.9 ml dexmedetomidine at 500mcg/m2 (500mcg/ml) and 0.9 ml butorphanol at 0.4 mg/kg (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.9 ml IM Abdominal Rads: No FB noted; significant amount of ingesta in colon CBC/CHEM/T4- pending SQ fluids- 500 ml LRS

9/9/2025

CBC/CHEM/T4 Results: NSF

9/11/2025

Started chewing on wall in kennel and cutting mouth Trazodone 225mg PO BID indefinitely

9/11/2025

SO: Last day of treatment for CIRDC BAR, comes to front of kennel eent: eyes clear, mild white mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, repeated sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC P: extending doxycycline course 5 days

9/16/2025

BAR, eating and no cirdc symptoms

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 8/28/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history

Date of assessment:: 8/30/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Extreme Leash walking comments: Pulls hard on leash, when seeing dogs will immediately pull toward dogs hard on leash persistently, difficult to redirect Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Stays near handler, follows assessor wherever they go, accepting treats Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Accepts contact while distracted by treats Arousal Jog: Follows neutral bodied Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Approaches readily Toy Toy comments: Mouths toy briefly, moves away

Summary:: 9/6/25: Woody is tense bodied when another dog approaches him at the gate. He lunges forward and snaps at the gate.

Summary (6):: 9/11/25: Woody is observed to have chewed the kennel wall leaving bite marks and a pool of blood on the kennel floor and blood on the wall. 9/6/25: Woody is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed and clipped to his harness with ease. He is then taken to the play yard for play group. In the yard, he greets the other dog at the gate with a tense body and muzzle punches the gate and begins growling and vocalizing. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He then pulls on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues. 9/1/25: PM WALK: Staff reported that Woody was stiff and hard staring at a child across the street. Staff had to physically lift him away by the harness to break his line of sight

Summary (7):: 9/1/25: Woody is at the front of his pop-up crate barking. He is easily leashed and when the kennel opens, he rushes towards the pop up in front of him. Handler keeps him away and brings him quickly into the elevator. A leash is clipped to his harness in the elevator and he pulls moderately to the street. On the street, Woody walks with a loose leash besides the handler. He relieves himself a few times remaining aloof with the handler. Woody fixates on dogs that he spots on the street with a tense body and forward posture, he does not respond to squeakers. He does respond to the handler calling to him and tossing treats, which helps slightly. Woody would then immediately turn back towards the dog. Woody is walked back towards the shelter, upon entering, he pulls moderately and becomes tense. When exiting the elevator to return to his crate, Woody pulls hard towards a dog is in the hallway with a tense body and fixating on the dog. Woody is muscled back into crate. Leash is removed without issue. 8/30/25: Woody is at the front of his kennel with soft body. He takes treats offered through the bars and is easily leashed using treats as a lure. Once out of kennel he pulls hard towards the other kennels. He is walked on the street using a harness. When he sees a dog in close proximity he immediately pulls hard in their direction. Handler pulls him away to create distance. Once away, he walks ahead of handler pulling on the harness moderately until he sees another dog. Then he pulls hard again in their direction unable to be refocused. In the behavior room, he is soft bodied and social remaining near handlers and seeking treats. He allows petting and collaring. He attempts to cage fight on the way back to kennel, pulling hard towards the other kennel and will no go back in his kennel as he is staring at the neighboring dog. Another handler lifts him up by his harness and places him back into kennel. 8/28/25: It is reported that Woody is highly dog and kennel reactive. He also pulls very hard while on leash.

Date of intake:: 8/28/2025

Summary:: Treat motivated, allowed handling, kennel fighting

Date of initial:: 8/28/2025

Summary:: Tense but allowed handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Woody 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 additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No Young Children: Due to Woody's size and strength, we recommend a home with no young children. Single Pet Home/No Dog Parks: Due to the noted dog reactivity Woody has displayed in care, we recommend placement in a single pet home and that Woody not be taken to dog parks.

Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Woody was reported to kennel fight with neighboring dogs on his way to his kennel. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Woody to check in with his handler when seeing his triggers. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Strength/Leash Pulling: Woody is reported by staff to pull hard while on leash. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.