Animal Profile

Scooby Doo is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. Scooby arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. His previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog. Scooby has been observed to be fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to be tense and growl at dogs and strangers that approached while on leash. In kennel Scooby has also been observed to retreats to the back of the kennel and coward from handlers when returned. One instance when being retuned to kennel the handler dropped the leash. The handler reached into the kennel while Scooby was cowering in an attempt to remove the leash. Scooby then bit and released the handlers wrist leaving a puncture. Scooby Doo has been reported to be receptive to treats and is food motivated. Medically, he is apparently 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 Scooby Doo is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. Scooby arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. His previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog. Scooby has been observed to be fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to be tense and growl at dogs and strangers that approached while on leash. In kennel Scooby has also been observed to retreats to the back of the kennel and coward from handlers when returned. One instance when being retuned to kennel the handler dropped the leash. The handler reached into the kennel while Scooby was cowering in an attempt to remove the leash. Scooby then bit and released the handlers wrist leaving a puncture. Scooby Doo has been reported to be receptive to treats and is food motivated. Medically, he is apparently healthy. Scooby arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. His previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog. Scooby has been observed to be fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to be tense and growl at dogs and strangers that approached while on leash. In kennel Scooby has also been observed to retreats to the back of the kennel and coward from handlers when returned. One instance when being retuned to kennel the handler dropped the leash. The handler reached into the kennel while Scooby was cowering in an attempt to remove the leash. Scooby then bit and released the handlers wrist leaving a puncture. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! I am excitable and energetic! I will need positive outlets for my energy! I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me. I would do best in a home with only adult humans.

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Weight: 59.5 lbs

Medical Notes

3/10/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-6 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Body tense; nervous; high energy Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled limited; incisors clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake procedures SURGERY: Okay for surgery

3/28/2025

SO: BAR, standing in kennel wagging tail. Blood splatter on kennel c/w happy tail eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: happy tail P: Adding trazodone to allow happy tail to resolve Trazodone 150mg PO BID indefinitely

4/2/2025

At approximately 8:30am on 4/2/25 Scooby Doo was examined. He did not appear to have any signs of neurologic deficits or abnormalities at the time of visual exam. P: Monitor throughout DOH hold

4/11/2025

SO: Due for release from rabies observation BAR, comes to kennel door taking treats eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.

4/30/2025

FAS signs continue despite trazodone medications; adding further meds: Clonidine (with trazodone and/or gaba)- 0.3mg tabs (0.01-0.05 mg/kg) SIG: 1 1/2 tabs q 12 hrs

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Scooby Doo is a 5 year old male LMB dog who has been surrendered due to the family being unable to take care of him.

Previously lived with:: 3 adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers and visitors, Scooby is noted to be friendly and outgoing. When meeting strangers on the street though, he will hard bark in a defensive way.

How is this dog around children?: Has spent time around children ages 4-5 reported to be friendly and outgoing. Jumps a lot.

How is this dog around other dogs?: With dogs, he is selective. He does well with female dogs but with male dogs, he will hard bark and growl.

How is this dog around cats?: He is familiar with cats and is friendly and outgoing with them

Resource guarding:: No reports of resource guarding

Bite history:: Has never had a bite incident

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very high

Other Notes:: Scooby will hard bark at dogs who come near or strangers wo come near as well. Is fearful of larger dogs, strangers. Growls as well.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: No medical issues

For a New Family to Know: Scooby Doo is a social and affectionate dog. He is very active and playful as well. Knows commands like sit, paw, stay and lay. Loves to go outside and play tug of war, fetch and enjoys having a jar of peanut butter on the side to always get some licks in. He does pull on the leash but moderately, 5-30min walks about 1-2 times a day.

Date of intake:: 3/8/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 3 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly in the home, hard barks on leash

Behavior toward children:: Friendly and outgoing, jumps on children

Behavior toward dogs:: Selective- fine with female dogs, hard barks and growls at male dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Friendly and outgoing

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: on 4/1/2025 ACS was returning Scooby Doo to his kennel. He pulled hard going back into his kennel making the handler drop their leash. The handler reached into the kennel when Scooby Doo was cowering at the back and attempted to remove his leash from over his head. Scooby Doo quickly bit and release at handler's wrist, leaving a small puncture. Scooby Doo didn't escalate and stayed at the back of the kennel.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Scooby Doo is noted to have high energy

Other Notes:: Scooby will hard bark and growls at dogs and strangers who come near him while on leash. Is fearful of larger dogs, strangers. Scooby Doo became tense, growled and hard bark at a staff member when the owner arrived to the Care Center to make an appointment. Scooby's previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog. He may know the cyes sut, stay, and lay.

Date of assessment:: 3/9/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Mild Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Tense and hard stared towards people Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler, receptive to treats Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog: Follows handler readily Arousal comments: Loose body Knock Knock Comments: Approaches handler exuberantly, jumps up Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, no reaction

Summary:: 3/18/25: Scooby Doo greets another dog with a tense body. He then hard barks and snaps towards the other dog.

Summary (7):: 4/25/25: Scooby-Doo is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose wiggly body and wagging tail. He then starts to jump up on his hind legs as the handler unlocks the door. He is able to be leashed with ease, and is taken outside to the yard. In the yard, he was able to be transferred to a drag leash and he would explore around while marking his territory repeatedly. He would sniff the other dog that was in he next pen with a loose body and then try to mark them. He is able to be redirected easy with vocal praise. He had no interest in the tennis balls or toys. He would jump up in the air to catch treats the hander would toss for him. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 4/1/25- ACS was returning Scooby Doo to his kennel. He pulled hard to the back which when he did so the leash was pulled out of handler's hand. Handler reached into the kennel when Scooby Doo was at the back and removed his leash over his head. Scooby Doo quickly bit and release at handler's wrist, leaving a small puncture. Scooby Doo didn't escalate and stayed at the back of the kennel. 3/24/25: ASC report that Scooby will cower at the back of the kennel after being returned. 3/30/25- Scooby Doo is at the front of his kennel with a loose and wiggly body, he is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. He walks on a loose leash and will only moderately pull towards a spot to sniff. He comes to handler when called and gently takes treats. He follows the command to sit and gives paw, he is rewarded. He has no reaction to any stimuli. He marks multiple times while out walking. He allows handler to pet his head, chin, chest and back. He is easily clipped and returned to kennel without issue. 3/18/25: Scooby Doo is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out to the backyard. He relieves himself and walks alongside the handler. He is brought into a pen where he relieves himself and sniffs around. Pigeons would land nearby and he would run towards them. He is brought to another pen where he does a gate greet. While re-entering the kennel room, Scooby Doo pulls towards the passing kennels. He is returned to kennel without issue. 3/9/25: Scooby-Doo is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and he slightly pulls on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he would prance ahead and on the side of the handler. He was comfortable stopping in front of the handler to receive treats. When people would pass by he would become tense and stop walking. He was then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he would jump up on the handlers, jump on the couch and explore around for treats. He was comfortable taking treats from the handlers in the room. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. He is taken back to his kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 3/8/2025

Summary:: Fearful, whinning

ENERGY LEVEL:: Scooby Doo is described as high energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior and a bite history we recommend a home with no children. Recommend no dog parks: Scooby Doo is noted to growl and hard bark at males dogs. He should not visit dog parks. 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: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Scooby Doo has been observed to jump up on handlers in a social manner. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Scooby Doo is reported to growl and hard bark at strangers and dogs while on leash. He displayed similar behaviors when he was at the Care Center. During his stay in the care center Scooby has been observed to coward at the back of the kennel when returned. Positive reinforcement should be used to help manage his behavior. Please see the handouts on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression and On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.