Animal Profile

Remy is at risk due to behavior concerns. Remy was reported to have bitten twice previously. Both incidents being bite-and-releases one to a person and one to another dog. In the Care Center, Remy is highly reactive towards other dogs and is difficult to redirect when walking past them. Due to the stress of the shelter environment, she has started chewing a hole in her kennel wall. When not around dogs, Remy displays a neutral posture and enjoys cheese. Medically, Remy is 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 Remy is at risk due to behavior concerns. Remy was reported to have bitten twice previously. Both incidents being bite-and-releases one to a person and one to another dog. In the Care Center, Remy is highly reactive towards other dogs and is difficult to redirect when walking past them. Due to the stress of the shelter environment, she has started chewing a hole in her kennel wall. When not around dogs, Remy displays a neutral posture and enjoys cheese. Medically, Remy is healthy. Remy was brought to the Care Centers as a stray but a behavior profile was obtained. Remy was reported to have bitten twice on separate occasions. The first incident occurred during an altercation between two people, where Remy became overstimulated and bit one person on the neck. The bite did not break the skin but caused bruising. She also bit another dog when approached off-leash. In the Care Center, Remy is reactive towards other dogs, but once in an area where she is not exposed to them, she is calm and social.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 60 lbs

Vet Notes
Medical Notes

5/29/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-11 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Brought in by the police Subjective: Q-BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - tense; not interested with treats; tail tucked under Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 80hr (sedated) R = 25rr (sedated) BCS 7/9 EENT: NSOU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 3/4 dental issues PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI with no vaginal discharge MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, superficial pyoderma, overweight CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment -superficial pyoderma r/o allergies vs other -overweight -dental disease 3/4 - FAS Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: Dog sedation: Using 0.8ml dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) and 0.8ml butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.8 ml IM behavior assessment Intake procedures CBC/CHEM/T4- pending SURGERY: permanent waiver due to age surgery

5/30/2024

CBC HCT 44% Hgb 15.0 g/dL WBC 24.6 K/uL (4.9-17.6) -mild neutrophilia 19.6 K/uL -otherwise normal differential CHM Glucose 82 mg/dL SDMA 9 ug/dL Creatinine 0.7 mg/dl BUN 7 mg/dL Chloride 107 mmol/L Hyperproteinemia 8.1 g/dL Hypoalbuminemia 2.5 g/dL Hyperglobulinemia 5.6 g/dL ALT/ALP WNL TT4 1.8 ug/dL A: Mild leukocytosis characterized by neutrophilia- r/o infection (pyoderma noted on intake) vs. inflammation vs. other Hyperproteinemia with elevated globulins- r/o inflammation vs. other Hypoalbuminemia - r/o inflammation vs. increased loss vs. other P: Monitor

12/18/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-10 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Acquired by agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - loose wiggly body, allows all handling, tenses some for nail trim but otherwise tolerates handling well. Reportedly cage fighting when removing from kennel. 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: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate PDDZ (3/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, mild interdigital erythema, but otherwise healthy hair coat. Overgrown nails CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Moderate PDDZ Allergies- r/o environmental vs. other Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Trim nails Rx: Trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely Rx: Gabapentin 400mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

12/21/2024

SO: BAR, comes to kennel door standing up and barking eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, wound on left side of muzzle when it appears that skin has been abraded, wound appears healthy with minimal dc neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: wound P: wound expected to heal without intervention will continue to monitor

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Remy is a 3-6 year old female LMB dog. She came under the care of her previous family due to being abandoned by a family member. She has been with her caretaker for 4-5 years. She is being surrendered due to moving.

Previously lived with:: Adults, children, cats

How is this dog around strangers?: has no experience with strangers, is tolerant of visitors.

How is this dog around children?: lived with children in the home, it is not known how old. She was found to actively avoid them and be shy/prefer contact on her own terms.

How is this dog around other dogs?: no experience with familiar dogs, was found to lunge at unfamiliar dogs on leash.

How is this dog around cats?: lived with a cat, it is unknown the age or sex. Was found to be shy/prefers contact on their terms.

Resource guarding:: Food, treats, toys are valuable items, previous owner has never attempted to touch or take away.

Bite history:: There is a bite history, with the most recent having taken place on 05/29/24. There was a altercation in Remy's home between two adults and Remy became excitable as a result of the altercation escalating to physical violence. A resident of the home tried to calm Remy and then Remy bit the person on the neck and they sought medical attention for it. The bite did not break skin, but caused bruising. Remy has also bitten a dog in the past, the victim was an unleashed dog who was lunging at Remy. Both bite incidents noted were bite and release types.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: is anxious when left alone, barks a lot. Is fearful when paws are touched. Isn't bothered when Restrained, Disturbed, Startled, Moved from Furniture, and collar is grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: allergies when bleach is used in the home...

For a New Family to Know: Remy is known as very active and playful. She enjoys spending her time where people are in the home. She loves bathtime/water. During walks on leash, she will pull mildly to moderately. She does not have a walk schedule, and is used to walks being less than 10 minutes. She loves going on car rides. She knows the cues sit, stay, lay down, and jump. She was loved because of her face and ability to understand things quickly. Remy was fed both wet and dry food types, of the brand Pedigree and Purina One.

Date of intake:: 12/17/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, was able to obtain a profile

Previously lived with:: Adults, children, cats

Behavior toward strangers:: Tolerant

Behavior toward children:: Avoid, shy

Behavior toward dogs:: Lunges

Behavior toward cats:: Tolerant

Resource guarding:: Did not attempt to take away

Bite history:: Yes, During an altercation between two people in her home, Remy became excited and bit one of the on the neck. She did not break skin but left significant bruising. Remy has also bitten a dog in the past, the victim was an unleashed dog who was lunging at Remy. Both bite incidents noted were bite and release types.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Remy is described to have high energy.

Other Notes:: Remy is anxious when left alone

Date of assessment:: 12/18/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Moderate Leash walking comments: Hard barking, lunging, vocalizing, not easily redirectable Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Stays near handler not soliciting attention Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Vocalizes, No approach Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction

Summary (6):: 12/21/24: It as reported that Remy chewed a hole into her kennel wall. 12/20/24: Remy is standing at the front of her kennel as handlers approach. She barks and whines as handler begins unlocking the kennel doors and while attempting to leash begins pushing her head out the kennel door very hard while vocalizing with an open mouth. She directs this mainly to her left where there are two neighboring dogs very intensely barking at her and handlers. Due to Remy being difficult to redirect from the other dogs, handlers decide to reset and close the kennel door. Second handler uses spray cheese to distract the reactive dogs while main handler attempts to leash Remy. Due to the dogs focusing on the spray cheese she is much easier to leash and is sucesfully placed on a double leash. She is then taken out and attempts to intensely cage fight with other dogs while exiting and head whips toward the back leash at one point. She attempts to plant her feet on the wall and spring off of it to give her more momentum to reach the cages but she is kept away by handlers. Once she exits the room she calms down and begins walking more loosely with handlers. She is brought out to the yard and sniffs around before using the bathroom. When dogs pass in the play yard she will fixate on them and sometimes begin hard barking at them, she remains difficult to redirect. She stays in the yard a while more before being brought back inside, clipped and returned to kennel. She continues to attempt to cage fight when returning but is brought back successfully.

Summary (7):: 12/18/24: Remy is laying at the front of the kennel with neutral body. As handler unlocks the kennel a neighboring dog begins to bark. Remy jumps up placing her paws on the kennel door whining attempting to push out of the crack in the door. Handler offers treats but she is not intersted. Once leash is secured, she is removed from kennel on a short leash due to her reaction to the other dogs. Remy immediately pulls towards the other dogs barking and growling. Handler pulls her away and Remy stands on her back legs and spins. Handler attempts to place her back into kennel but she snaps towards the leash. Handler then navigates her down the aisle to the hall. She attempts to go towards all the kennels while barking. She is brought to the behavior room where she loosens but still does not take treats or engage with handlers. A second handler accompanies them on a street walk. Remy is aloof walking slightly ahead of handler. When another dog walks towards her, she is tense then begins to vocalize barking and growling. She stands on her back legs flailing back and forth to get to the other dog. Treats are tossed but it does not redirect her. She does not stop until the dog is out of sight and she is walked the other way. In the behavior room, she allows collaring and softens as time passes, wagging her tail and taking treats. She is brought back to kennel on a double leash. When waiting in the hallway, she barks and flails back and forth as the other dogs bark at her. She is muscled into kennel and allows the leashed to be removed with the hook. 12/18/24: Remy was observed to be hard panting in kennel.

Date of intake:: 12/17/2024

Summary:: Tense and lip licking, cage fighting in kennel room

Date of initial:: 12/18/2024

Summary:: Loose wiggly body, allows all handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Remy 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:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to on leash reactivity we recommend a home with no children. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Remy's history of lunging at dogs and biting one, Remy should be the only dog in the home and should not visit a dog park. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Low threshold for arousal: Remy became excited and bit someone in the home on the neck, that left bruising when they were fighting with another person. Please see the handout on Low threshold for arousal. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human)/Bite history (dog): Remy bit an off leash dog when it approached her and bit someone in the home during an altercation. Please see the handout on Bite history. Anxiety: Remy is reported to be anxious when left alone. She should get daily enrichment to help with this. Please see the handout on General Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: During intake Remy was observed to push off of the wall while kennel fighting with a the neighboring dogs. During her stay in the care center Remy have been observed to be highly dog reactive. Vocalizing and lunging towards other dogs while on leash. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily using treats or squeakie sounds. Remy will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.