Animal Profile

Robbie is at risk due to behavior concerns shown in care. Robbie is noted spinning, jumping, and mouthing handlers, sometimes nipping at clothing or handlers equipment. During walks or playgroup transitions, he has escalated to leash biting and persistent jumping, requiring redirection from multiple handlers. His arousal has made it difficult for handlers to walk him. Although he can be redirected with treats and briefly settle, his behavior remains persistent. Medically, Robbie is currently 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 Robbie is at risk due to behavior concerns shown in care. Robbie is noted spinning, jumping, and mouthing handlers, sometimes nipping at clothing or handlers equipment. During walks or playgroup transitions, he has escalated to leash biting and persistent jumping, requiring redirection from multiple handlers. His arousal has made it difficult for handlers to walk him. Although he can be redirected with treats and briefly settle, his behavior remains persistent. Medically, Robbie is currently healthy. Robbie came into the care center as a stray, so his history is unknown. In the care center Robbie has shown some behavior concerns. He has been observed to become mouthy with staff when overly excited, including nipping at hands, clothing, and pouches. And has show to leash bite when returning into the care center. With a structured routine, positive reinforcement, and appropriate outlets for his energy, Robbie may thrive in placement with experienced handlers prepared to manage and work through his arousal-related behaviors. Robbie is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 52 lbs

Medical Notes

6/9/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? no History: Stray taken to a police precinct. Noted to have collapsed twice while walking to kennel. Subjective: Observed Behavior - Very excited and friendly, head shy for medical handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = P = 120 R = 24 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, Stenotic/erythematous canals with brown discharge AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, 2 testicles, smooth/symmetrical MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate during exam, CN wnl, CPs wnl, normal gait noted Rectal: Np Wood's Lamp Exam: Np Brief moment of partial collapse occurred when first entering intake room. Partially fell to his side with jerky movement of his left hind leg. No loss of consciousness and quickly regained balance. A second episode occurred in the hall after his exam when he bumped into a gate while pulling hard on the lead, collapsed and was briefly ataxic but then returned to normal. Assessment Otitis externa Collapsing episodes r/o neuro (seizure vs paroxysmal dyskinesia vs MG vs other) vs cardiac vs behavioral vs other Prognosis: Fair to good pending progression of signs Plan: Intake tasks Ears cleaned and Simplera applied AU Adult wellness plus submitted to Idexx BP taken post 2nd collapse episode - 165/57 (105) Switch to harness to remove pressure on neck Start trazodone for kennel stress Monitoring sheet added to cage for collapse SURGERY: Temporary waiver due pending blood work and continuation of collapse episodes

6/10/2025

Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with collapsing episodes and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

6/10/2025

Progress exam: recheck after history of collapse on intake S: BAR, comes to front of kennel wagging tail, running back and forth in kennel with no signs of ataxia or falling over. No notes about collapse or ataxia O: EENT: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc, MM pink, clean dentition H/L: eupneic MSI: Good haircoat, A x 4, well-muscled Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no head tilt, no nystagmus, no ataxia noted Assessment Hx of Otitis externa Hx of collapsing episodes r/o neuro (vestibular secondary to otitis vs seizure vs paroxysmal dyskinesia vs MG vs other) vs cardiac vs behavioral vs other- no episodes noted since intake P: CTM in clinic Consider recheck ears and blood pressure if any further episodes of collapse

6/10/2025

Cbc/Chem/T4 submitted 6/9/25 CBC: Leukocytosis with mature neutrophilia (13k/uL) and eosinophilia (1.685k/uL) Chemistry: Mild hyponatremia (141) normal T4 Assessment: r/o infectious/inflammatory leukocytosis secondary to otitis vs other causes Plan: CTM in shelter; recheck ears in 1 week

6/21/2025

Increased leash-biting and arousal concerns; not wanting to return to kennel. Rx: clonidine 0.6mg (0.025mg/kg) PO q12h

6/23/2025

recheck ears, simplera applied 6/9 S/O BAR, A+A, takes treats EENT: no ocular or nasal dc, AU cl HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A/P Otitis- presumed resolved CTM while at QACC

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, dog was friendly and was playing in the dog waiting room. Dog allowed staff to collar, scan for microchip, and walk into kennel.

Date of intake:: 6/9/2025

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

Date of assessment:: 6/20/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: N/A Reactivity to dogs: N/A Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- jumps on the handlers, Call over: comes when coaxes- neutral body Sociability comments: when harnessing, he displayed whale eyeing, panting, he did allow when given treats Handling Soft handling: Allowed- neutral body, began to heavy panting and lip licking Exuberant handling: Allowed- lip licks, paning, standing still Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- panting jumps toward the leash Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: Grips walks away Toy comments: ***06/10/25: A handling assessment was not conducted due to receiving medical.***

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 06/18/25 While off-leash at the Care Center, Robbie was introduced to a novel female dog. He approached the gate panting, and both dogs engaged in mutual scenting through the barrier. Robbie began chattering and displayed a helicopter tail, then offered a pray bow before briefly seeking out the handler. Still panting, Robbie returned to the gate and began digging underneath in an attempt to reach the greeter female. The interaction was concluded with both dogs being separated. 06/16/25 Robbie is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Robbie approaches the gate with a loose, wiggly frame. The novel female dog approaches the gate neutrally, becoming looser displaying a fast wagging tail. As Robbie offers bounces and play bows, soliciting play, the novel female dog becomes conflicted, displaying hackles. She's reluctant to reapproach the gate, seeking attention from one of the handlers in her pen. Robbie runs away exuberantly, exploring the pen. Robbie is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (7):: 06/19/25 When a staff member attempts to take Robbie out on his (PM) walk, Robbie is overly aroused. As they attempt to clip his harness in kennel, he is mouthy, nipping at staff. As they get him out on a walk, Robbie will commence outside and begin jumping excessively. Soon after, he becomes mouthy again, attempting to nip at the staff members pouch and clothing. Robbie is returned to his kennel as a result. 06/18/25 (PM) Robbie is inside of his kennel, spinning and jumping around. The handler will coax him forward, administering him treats and he will take them slowly. As he is taking treats, his harness is clipped. He is taken outside for a walk. Upon leaving the building, Robbie is a bit aroused, jumping excessively onto the handler. The handler cues him to sit and he is rewarded treats upon execution. Robbie will pant heavily, as well as chatter throughout his walk. After defecating, Robbie will slow his pace down, walking moderately as he returns to the facility. Robbie will enter the building as well as his kennel with no issue. 6/18/25: Robbie was clipped to his harness with ease and walked to the yard for a gate greet (see dog-dog summary.) Once on a drag leash, Robbie alternated between approaching the greeter dog at the gate and then turning around to jump up on handler. Handler would turn their body away when he did this. Robbie mouthed at handler's hand twice. Due to his increasing arousal, Robbie was returned to kennel. On the way back down the ramp, Robbie began jumping and leash biting. He was able to be redirected by a second handler tossing treats. Robbie persistently turned around as if he was about to start leash biting again but was successfully interrupted each time by tossing a treat in front of him. Robbie was returned to kennel accompanied by handler 2. He was unclipped from his harness and leash was removed without issue. 6/16/25: Robbie's behavior during playgroup was the same as noted 6/11. See dog-dog summary. 6/11 (assessment): Robbie is sitting at the front of his kennel when a handler approaches. He stands at the front of the kennel with a loose body, accepting treats with a soft mouth. He is easily leashed and brought to the behavior office for his handling assessment. Due to his medical concerns, two handlers fit Robbie with a harness first. Once fitted, he is allowed time and space to explore the office before attempting to start his handling assessment. Once Robbie's Behavior assessment is complete, he is walked back to his kennel on his harness. He is initially reluctant to walk back into his kennel but will follow his treats in.

Date of intake:: 6/9/2025

Summary:: friendly and was playing in the dog waiting room.

Date of initial:: 6/9/2025

Summary:: Very excited and friendly, head shy for medical handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No Children (under 13): Due to Robbie Potential challenges We recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Robbie came into the care center as a stray, so his history is unknown. In the care center Robbie has shown some behavior concerns. He has been observed to become mouthy with staff when overly excited, including nipping at hands, clothing, and pouches. And has show to leash bite when returning into the care center. With a structured routine, positive reinforcement, and appropriate outlets for his energy, Robbie may thrive in a home or placement with experienced handlers prepared to manage and work through his arousal-related behaviors.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Anxiety,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Robbie jumps up non-stop, indicating a need for training to improve his impulse control and basic manners. Consistent training to teach him to sit or stay when greeting people, using positive reinforcement and redirection, will help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Leash-biting: when attempting to take Bring robbie back to the care center he began to leash bite making it difficult for handlers to bring him back inside the building. A toy is used which he focuses on and holds during the walks. Please see the handout on Leash-biting. Anxiety: Robbie began to display heavy panting, lip licking and some whale eyeing during his assessment. Managing his anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety. Low threshold for arousal:hen a staff member attempts to take Robbie out on his (PM) walk, Robbie is overly aroused. As they attempt to clip his harness in kennel, he is mouthy, nipping at staff. As they get him out on a walk, Robbie will commence outside and begin jumping excessively. Soon after, he becomes mouthy again, attempting to nip at the staff members pouch and clothing. Robbie is returned to his kennel as a result.