Animal Profile

Ranch Dressin is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Ranch Dressin displays fearful behavior, including a low body, tucked tail, shaking, and avoidance of handlers, often staying near exits. Ranch Dressin will approach handlers on his own terms when given the choice to, but struggles to acclimate in the care center environment. In the care center Ranch Dressin is noted to take treats from handlers when slowly approached. Medically, Ranch Dressin 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. 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 Ranch Dressin is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Ranch Dressin displays fearful behavior, including a low body, tucked tail, shaking, and avoidance of handlers, often staying near exits. Ranch Dressin will approach handlers on his own terms when given the choice to, but struggles to acclimate in the care center environment. In the care center Ranch Dressin is noted to take treats from handlers when slowly approached. Medically, Ranch Dressin is apparently healthy. Ranch Dressin came into the care center as a stray due to this his behavioral history in a home environment is unknown. Ranch Dressin has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. He will take treats offered to him but will quickly become timid and avoidant if attempts are made at handling. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 66 lbs

Medical Notes

3/31/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3yrs based on dentition/conformation Microchip noted on intake? scans negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - treat-motivated, initially tail tucked and avoiding all contact but warmed up. Sedated for tasks as still fearful with restraint Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: P = 70 (sedated) R = 24 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild staining on molars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Approx. 3yr MI canine apparently healthy High FAS Prognosis: good Plan: Sedated with dexdomitor 10mcg/kg + torb 0.2mg/kg IM Intake tasks Reversed with equal volume antesedan Trazadone 8mg/kg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/3/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing & hacking with occasional terminal retching Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/10/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. C/S & AS:3 noted on monitor log. Ate medications Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/14/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing present. AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild pale yellow mucoserous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Start enrofloxacin PO SID x7days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

4/20/2026

Brief recheck: BAR, C/S per log (not appreciated at cage side), no nasal/ocular discharge, AS:3 per log. CTM, recheck as scheduled

4/22/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Move out of iso, signage placed on kennel

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Ranch Dressin was fearful/shut down. He was tolerant with staff when going slow but was handled minimally.

Date of intake:: 3/29/2026

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

Date of assessment:: 4/2/2026

Summary:: 4/10/26:Ranch dressin is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment. Once in the office, he displays whale eyes, he takes treats from handlers but is avoidant of touch and collaring. Due to this, a handling assessment will not be condcuted at this time. *** 4/2/26: Ranch dressin is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment. Once in the office, he displays whale eyes, semi shakes off his body and lip licks. He takes treats with mild pressure but remains avoidant of collaring. He begins to seek an exit from the room. Due to his fearfulness, a handling assessment will not be condcuted at this time. 4/1/26: Ranch dressin is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment. He is noted to become fearful when passing dogs barking in their kennels. Once in the office, he displays whale eyes, semi shakes off his body and lip licks. He takes treats with mild pressure but remains avoidant of collaring. Due to his fearfuness he is given more time to decompress.

Summary:: Ranch Dressin arrived at the care centers as a stray, so we are unsure of his history with other dogs. 4/24/26: Ranch Dressin greets a novel female dog at the gate. Ranch Dressin approaches with a neutral body, high flagging tail and begins to hypersalivate and mark along the fence line. Due to his behavior, the dogs do not past the barrier.

Summary (7):: 4/21/26: Ranch Dressin is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose frame and will begin to vocalize as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought out to the play yard. He will jump onto the handler's treat pouch, attempting to eat out of it. He will engage in some doggie zen, catching on to the game after just a few reps. After a while, he is returned to his kennel with no issue and secured safely. 04/14/26: Ranch Dressing is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows handler to leash him. He is escorted to the play yard. Once inside, he flips onto his back and rubs against the grass, then remains laying for a period before standing still and observing outside the gate. He displays a lowered tail, pinned ears, open-mouth panting, and deep sniffing of the air. When the session is complete, he is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 4/10/26: Ranch Dressin is laying down on his bed as handler approaches. He comes forward to the front and is able to be leashed with treats. He is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he is avoidant of the handlers as they attempt to collar him. He would constantly back away with a tense body and widened eyes. Due to this, his assessment is unable to be completed. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 3/31/2026

Summary:: fearful/shut down. He was tolerant with staff when going slow but was handled minimally.

Date of initial:: 3/31/2026

Summary:: treat-motivated, initially tail tucked and avoiding all contact but warmed up. Sedated for tasks as

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Ranch Dressin fearfulness, we reccomend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Ranch Dressin came into the care center as an Stray due to this his behavioral history in a home environment is unknown. Ranch Dressin has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful:Ranch Dressin exhibits signs of stress including heavy panting, pacing, and avoidance of handling. Training should prioritize creating positive associations with routine interactions, using slow introduction to touch, and incorporating confidence-building exercises. A calm, predictable environment paired with reward-based handling will help reduce his anxiety and increase his comfort around people and new experiences. Please see the handout on decompression period.