Animal Profile
Dorian
Hello, my name is Dorian. My animal id is #20570. I am a male tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/13/2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour - aggressive towards people.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Dorian is at risk due to behavior, New Hope Only determination. Once placed in a home environment we recommend he be in an adult only home due to his touch sensitivity and behaviors around novel stimuli. There are no medical concerns for Dorian at this time.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.6 lbs
2/14/2018
BARH scan negative male intact age approx 2 yrs mild tartar clean EEN clean coat very tense, nervous, tried to bite BCS 5/9 NOSF
2/14/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : O surrender Subjective: BARH. Orange behavior during LVT intake, yellow during DVM intake. Muzzled and p was well behaved during physical. Tense and nervous. Observed Behavior - Evidence of Cruelty seen - n Evidence of Trauma seen - n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited due to muzzle. no obvious lesions. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles, smooth, symmetrical MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Overgrown nails x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NE Assessment approx. 2 yo MI small breed overgrown nails otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: CTM at MACC until transfer/adoption Plan for neuter nail trim SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, Dorian had his tail tucked and had a tense body. Dorian would pull on the leash to avoid walking. Dorian became tense when he was picked up with a towel and placed inside his kennel.
Date of Intake: 2/13/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Dorian is approximately a 5 year old male tan and white small mixed breed dog. Dorian was given to the owner from a family member and has lived with his previous owner for about 2 years. Dorian was surrendered because of his behavior and the owner was not interested in working with him. Dorian has no injuries or known health issues and has not been taken to the vet recently.
Previously lived with:: Dorian previously lived with one adult.
How is this dog around strangers?: Dorian is fearful and shy around strangers. Dorian will snap if approached and will run away.
How is this dog around children?: Dorian has never interacted with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Dorian has never interacted with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Dorian has never interacted with cats.
Resource guarding:: Dorian will snap if his food or bowl is touched while he is eating. Dorian is not bothered if a toy or object is taken away from him.
Bite history:: Dorian has never bitten another animal or human before.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Dorian has a medium energy level
Other Notes:: Dorian is not bothered by loud noises, storms or fireworks. Dorian will snap if someone tries to bathe him and he will snap if his nails are trimmed or paws are touched. Dorian is not bothered if an unfamiliar approaches his owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Dorian has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Dorian is a shy, mellow and fearful dog. When at home, Dorian tends to stay hidden underneath his owner's bed. Dorian was an indoors only dog and would sleep underneath his owner's bed. Dorian was fed wet food twice a day. Dorian is potty trained to use wee-wee pads but would go potty off the pad when left home alone.
Date of intake:: 2/13/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In previous home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: An adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Fearful, will snap if they approach him
Resource guarding:: Yes, Dorian will snap if his food or bowl is touched while he is eating.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Dorian is described as shy, mellow, and fearful with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 2/15/2018
Look:: 5. Dog freezes and/or growls or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Dorian did not approach the assessor in the assessment room and moved away when the assessor approached him. When his collar was touched for look, he snapped, so the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was not conducted.
Date of intake:: 2/13/2018
Summary:: Dorian had a tucked tail was touched.
Date of initial:: 2/13/2018
Summary:: Dorian was tense and snapping.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Dorian's previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.
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: Due to how uncomfortable Dorian is currently with touch and novel stimuli, and due to behavior reported in his previous home, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Dorian 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 Dorian to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Dorian to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior dorian presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Dorian is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Resource guarding: Dorian's previous owner notes that he may snap when his food or bowl is touched. We recommend that Dorian be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Dorian's mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the "drop" cue and trade-up games. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Dorian is reported to snap if new people approach him. He has displayed this behavior at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Dorian the option to walk away from any social interaction. Dorian should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Dorian’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Mrs Pancake would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.