Animal Profile
Nyx
Hello, my name is Nyx. My animal id is #66638. I am a desexed female black dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/20/2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Nyx is at risk for behavioral reasons. Nyx has exhibited distance increasing behaviors while at the care center and has remained fearful and anxious. Nyx becomes nervous around new people and will need a slow approach. Nyx would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Nyx seems healthy.
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My medical notes are...
Weight: 56.4 lbs
6/21/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 yrs based on O hx. consistent with exam Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive. History : O surrender due to housing issues Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR, tense, flinching throughout exam. P is panting and pacing in intake room Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc 1/5; pd 1/5 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female. 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. Assessment dental disease Prognosis: excellent Plan: behavioral assessment SURGERY: spayed
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, Nyx had a loose body and jumped onto me to try and lick me. Nyx remained loose body and she was leashed but then pulled hard to start walking. Nyx began to hard bark at a person who was standing outside the lobby. Nyx pulled hard on the leash as she was walked to the back and walked into her kennel with no problem.
Date of Intake: 6/20/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Nyx is approximately a 2 year old spayed black large mixed breed dog. Nyx lived with previous owner for 2 years. Nyx was surrendered because his owner could no longer care for her.
Previously lived with:: Nyx previously lived with two adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Nyx is friendly and energetic with strangers. When strangers come to visit, Nyx will jump on them and lick them.
How is this dog around children?: Nyx has never interacted with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Nyx has previously interacted with 12 year old male small mixed breed dog. Nyx is described as being friendly and playful.
How is this dog around cats?: Nyx has never interacted with cats. However, the client stated that Nyx will chase after cats she sees outside.
Resource guarding:: Nyx is not bothered when her food or bowl is touched while she is eating. Nyx is not bothered when a toy or treat is taken away.
Bite history:: Nyx has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Nyx has a very high energy level
Other Notes:: Nyx is not bothered by loud noises or fireworks. Nyx does not like when someone makes the noise "shhh." The client stated that Nyx will bark and run towards the person and knock them down. Nyx is not bothered when being bathed. Nyx is not bothered when her coat is brushed. Nyx is not bothered when her nails are trimmed. Nyx will approach strangers and sniff them when she is approaches inside of her yard.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Nyx has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Nyx is a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and energetic dog. When at home, Nyx will follow you around and likes to be in the same room as you. Nyx was kept mostly indoors and had access to a yard. Nyx will sleep anywhere she feels comfortable. Nyx was fed Purina Pro Plan chicken and rice dry food once a day. Nyx is house trained and used potty outdoors. Nyx is crate trained but the door was never closed. For exercise, Nyx was let out into the yard many times a day. Nyx has been walked on a leash and pulls very hard. Nyx has never been walked off a leash.
Date of intake:: 6/20/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (in home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers:: friendly and energetic, jumps up
Behavior toward dogs:: friendly and playful with 12 yr old male dog
Behavior toward cats:: chases cats outside
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Nyx is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and energetic with a very high level of energy.
Other Notes:: Nyx is reported to bark at and run towards a person who says "ssh", knocking them down to the ground
Date of assessment:: 6/23/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Pacing, panting, walks up to assessor and then walks away Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Panting heavily, stands still Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Cowers Knock Comments: Backs away Toy: No response Toy comments: None
Summary:: 6/22-23: When introduced off leash to male and female dogs, Nyx is fearful but will greet and allow greeting.
Date of intake:: 6/20/2019
Summary:: loose body, jumps up, hard barks at person in lobby, pulls hard on leash
Date of initial:: 6/21/2019
Summary:: tense, flinches during exam, panting
ENERGY LEVEL:: Nyx is described as having a very 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 6/23 During one-one interaction with handler in play yard, Nyx appeared anxious overall. When a second handler attempted to enter the pen, Nyx escalated to hard barking and growling so the second staff member moved away. Nyx was unable to readily recover and then began hard barking at original handler in pen; she appeared to settle within a few moments.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the high level of anxiety and fear Nyx displays at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the reactivity Nyx has displayed towards certain people at the care center, 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 for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Other
Potential challenges comments:: Fearfull/potential for defensive aggression: Nyx is fearful at the care center, at first avoiding contact with new people and taking some time to warm up to them. She has also been reactive to some people that she encounters. Please see handout on l/potential for defensive aggression. Anxiety: Nyx is very anxious at the care center, panting and pacing. Please see handout on Anxiety. Other: Nyx is reported to bark at and run towards a person who says "ssh", knocking them down to the ground. We do not know the cause of this behavior or what else it may be related to. Adopters should be aware of this information and avoid making this noise at first. A positive reinforcement, force-free trainer should be worked with to help with this behavior. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Nyx has displayed reactivity to some people at the care center, lunging forward and hard barking. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.