Animal Profile
Zena Odyssey
Hello, my name is Zena Odyssey. My animal id is #55572. I am a desexed female white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 2/23/2019.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Zena Odyssey is at risk, new hope only determination, for behavioral reasons. Zena Odyssey has displayed touch sensitivity at the care center and escalates rapidly. Zena Odyssey has also shown resource guarding in the previous home environment. Zena Odyssey would be best suited for placement with a new hope rescue partner that can provide reward based training and positive reinforcement to modify the challenging behaviors. Medically, Zena Odyssey has dermatitis which may require follow up care.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 49.2 lbs
2/24/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : owner away in the service and sibling could not care for the dog; o surrender Subjective: calm; solicited belly rubs but then growls and snaps Observed Behavior - calm; presented head for scratching; no growling but did not roll over and present ventrum Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P =120HR R = panting BCS- 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: incisors clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS based on presence of tattoo and scar consistent with post OHE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dermoids on elbows; left lateral hock-dermatitis CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment left lateral hock -- focal dermatitis r/o pressure sore vs lick granuloma vs other Prognosis: good Plan: 1)Pending behavioral assessment 2)Gentocin spray- apply 2 sprays on left lateral hock area q 12hrs x 7 d's
2/26/2019
Hx: Diarrhea noted 2/23; hematochezia noted 2/25. S: Alert in kennel, at the front O: No coughing, sneezing or nasal discharge A: Diarrhea/hematochezia - R/O stress vs. dietary indiscretion vs. diet change vs. other cause P: Monitor; no tx at this time 1088
2/27/2019
S: BAR O: Nasal d/c bilaterally; sniffling A: Early CIRDC P: 1)Move to isolation 2) Doxycycline- 100mg; Sig: 2 tabs q 24 hr x 14 d's 3) Baytril- 136mg; 1 1/2 tabs PO q 24 hrs x 14 d's
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Behavior upon intake Zena Odyssey has a loose and wiggly body. Counselor was about to scan for a microchip, collar, pet and take a picture.
Basic Information:: Zena Odyssey is a large mixed breed approximately 5 years old who was surrendered due to the owner being deployed overseas. Zena was last seen by a vet two months ago in Petco.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 Child
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Zena Odyssey is described as friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: Zena Odyssey has previously lived with a child age 10 years old and is described as relaxed, playful and plays exuberant.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Zena Odyssey hasn’t lived with other dogs so behavior is not observed. Owner stated she had never been socialized with any dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Zena Odyssey has never been around cats so behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: When her food and treats are being touched she will growl but if you take away her toys she is friendly and will let you.
Bite history:: No known bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: When being pushed off furniture, held or restrained and disturbed while sleeping she isn’t bothered by those things. She is friendly when she given a bath and her coat being brushed. Zena will growl when trying to trim her nails. When unfamiliar people approach her home she will bark. When on a walk and unfamiliar people approach she isn’t bothered by it.
For a New Family to Know: Zena Odyssey is friendly, playful and confident. She is described to have a high energy level. Owners favorite thing about Zena is how playful she is. Her favorite activities are taking long walks and loves to run off leash. When you’re home she tends to follow you around. She loves squeaky toys and her favorite games are tug and chase. She is kept mostly indoors. Zena loves sleeping In her crate. Owner has been feeding her dry food. Her favorite treats are raw hide bones. She is house trained and rarely has any accidents. She goes on grass and cement. When left alone in the home she is well behaved. Zena is crate trained and spends six hours a day in her crate without an issue. She knows the commands sit and come. For exercise, Zena Odyssey loves brisk walks on leash, running and jogging. When on leash she pulls very hard. When off leash Zena Odyssey will wander some but will come back when called.
Date of intake:: 2/23/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Information from family member)
Previously lived with:: Adults and a child (age 10)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and exuberantly playful
Resource guarding:: Yes, Zena Odyssey will growl if her food or treats are touched.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Zena Odyssey is described as friendly, playful, and confident with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 2/26/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Moderate Leash walking comments: Pulled towards and barked at dog, focused on the dog Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft, approaches, stays by assessor Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Avoids contact Comments: Soft body, leaning into pets at first. Then moves away from handler but remains soft and rolls onto back. Handling stopped. Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: Grips, takes away Toy comments: None
Summary:: Zena Odyssy's history around dogs has not been provided by the former caretaker. 2/24: Zena Odyssey stiffens, hard stares, and growls at the helper dog through the gate. Due to previous attempts to snap at handlers, she is not yet muzzled for an off leash interaction.
Date of intake:: 2/23/2019
Summary:: Loose body, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Zena Odyssey 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Zena Odyssey was being walked by the adoption desk and an adoption counselor began petting her. Zena Odyssey rolled onto her back and the adoption counselor pet her belly. She then growled and bit the adoption counselor's knee without breaking skin.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Due to the rapid escalation to aggression Zena Odyssey displayed at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. Due to the rapid escalation to aggression that Zena Odyssey has displayed with handling, the behavior department recommends she be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Zena Odyssey to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Zena Odyssey to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Zena Odyssey presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Zena Odyssey is reported to growl if her food or treats are touched. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Zena Odyssey seeks attention from people but becomes uncomfortable when handling is prolonged and has rapidly escalated to aggression, biting a person's knee without breaking skin or applying pressure. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.