Animal Profile
Selena
Hello, my name is Selena. My animal id is #76202. I am a desexed female white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/18/2019, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Selena is at risk for behavioral reasons. Selena has a bite history and would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Selena has dental disease which may need further care.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10.3 lbs
9/20/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: about 7 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History : Owner surrender due to biting family members Subjective: BAR, Observed Behavior - Wagging tail, tense for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Objective P = 120 R = 30 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, green tattoo present on ventral abdomen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, few matts in coat. Genearl muscle wasting. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment 1. Under weight 2. Peridontal stage 1/4 3. Matted coat Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Intake tasks SURGERY: Already spayed.
9/22/2019
Reported to not have eaten breakfast this morning. BAR Ate treats well No v/d/c/s noted Continue to monitor
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 9/18/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Selena is an altered small mixed breed dog being surrendered by her owner due to aggressive behaviors shown in teh home, including a bite to the owner's sister.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, but family visits frequently
How is this dog around strangers?: Dog will growl and run towards strangers and bark. She will sometimes show teeth as well. She has come close to biting strangers but has been caught before she got there.
How is this dog around children?: She will growl and back away from the children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: She has been to dog parks before and will greet politely but sometimes hides behind the owner or will be more aloof.
How is this dog around cats?: She will chase cats on the street but has never been around them in the home.
Resource guarding:: None
Bite history:: She has bitten the owner's sister (further details in Bite History Template in General Animal Notes).
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: High energy
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: She was underweight and ill when they got the dog but she was taken to the vet and treated successfully. She has been healthy for the rest of the year the client has had the dog.
For a New Family to Know: High energy, she only plays with some toys but prefers soft squeaky toys and destroying. She likes to run a lot, both in the home and outside on walks etc.
Date of intake:: 9/18/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: An adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Growls and runs at them, shows teeth, snaps
Behavior toward children:: Growls and backs away. Has attempted to bite but been stopped before she gets to them
Behavior toward dogs:: Aloof, sometimes hides
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Selena bit her owner's sister who she knows. She charged at her and bit her finger, leaving deep punctures down to the bone.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Selena is described as having a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 9/19/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft, seeks attention and jumps up on handlers socially Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Body becomes slightly tense when back end is touched Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: Grips, firm Comments: Body soft, plays with toy
Summary:: 9/19: When introduced off leash to dogs, Selena greets politely.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Selena is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): In her previous home, Selena is reported to growl at children and attempt to bite them. We feel that an adult-only home is most beneficial for her at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the severity of Selena's bite in her previous home, as well as reported snapping at strangers and children, 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: : House soiling,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Selena is reported to be partially house trained. See handout on House soiling. Bite history (human): Selena bit her previous owner's sister, charging at her and biting her finger, leaving deep punctures down to the bone (see bite history). Please see handout on Bite History. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Her previous owner reports that Selena growls, shows teeth and snaps at strangers, and growls and attempts to bite at children. See handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.