01/11/2023
TIME STAMPED TBK 01/12/2023
Scotty Pippin is a slam dunk! This 2 year old hunk was found in Astoria Park about a month ago. He was energetic and sought attention from the intake counselors. And when they pet him, he jumped up and headbutted for more. Scotty Pippin did great on his behavior evaluation, as well as with the female helper dog. Scotty Pippin is hoping to be your MVP-Most Valuable Puppy. Please save this handsome boy before his time runs out!
A volunteer: Scotty Pippin, like his namesake, is an all-star! Was he named this because he loves to stand on his hind legs and be as tall as he can? Probably, but our Scotty isn't quite the 6 foot 8 of his famous friend! He is a more petite 52lbs, and he greets me in his kennel, stretched tall enough to see over the blocker and through the kennel bars and kiss my hands as I open his door. He pops out happily, trots right down the street and right away I can see he's going to be a delight. We meet another volunteer on the street and he takes no time to hop up and greet her with a sweeping happy tail. Scotty loves to jump up, but when I ask him to do it so we can capture it on video, he demures and looks up at me as if to say "who me? I would never, I have much too mature for such puppy stuff!" Instead he curls into me, nuzzles into my lap and requests I pet him while he leans into my legs. He dive bombs into to the ground wriggling about, and paws at me when I stop petting him!
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Scotty Pippin is a slam dunk! This 2 year old hunk was found in Astoria Park about a month ago. He was energetic and sought attention from the intake counselors. And when they pet him, he jumped up and headbutted for more. Scotty Pippin did great on his behavior evaluation, as well as with the female helper dog. Scotty Pippin is hoping to be your MVP-Most Valuable Puppy. Please save this handsome boy before his time runs out!
A volunteer: Scotty Pippin, like his namesake, is an all-star! Was he named this because he loves to stand on his hind legs and be as tall as he can? Probably, but our Scotty isn't quite the 6 foot 8 of his famous friend! He is a more petite 52lbs, and he greets me in his kennel, stretched tall enough to see over the blocker and through the kennel bars and kiss my hands as I open his door. He pops out happily, trots right down the street and right away I can see he's going to be a delight. We meet another volunteer on the street and he takes no time to hop up and greet her with a sweeping happy tail. Scotty loves to jump up, but when I ask him to do it so we can capture it on video, he demures and looks up at me as if to say "who me? I would never, I have much too mature for such puppy stuff!" Instead he curls into me, nuzzles into my lap and requests I pet him while he leans into my legs. He dive bombs into to the ground wriggling about, and paws at me when I stop petting him!
SCOTTY PIPPIN 149809 BROOKLYN ACC
Estimated to be 2 years 5 mos old, 50.4 Lbs
NEUTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
OWNER SURR FROM NY, DESTRUCTIVE
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: LEVEL 2
INTAKE DATE 12/08/2022
PET PROFILE
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child, 1 other dog (4 mos)
Behavior toward strangers:: friendly, outgoing, plays somewhat roughly
Behavior toward children:: relaxed, playful, plays somewhat roughly
Behavior toward dogs:: uncomfortable with other resident dog, played roughly
Behavior toward cats:: no reported history
Resource guarding:: Scotty Pippin will growl when his toys are taken away.
Bite history:: There was a bite incident in the previous household on 11/30 involving the other resident dog that did not draw blood or break skin. Scotty and the resident dog were sleeping next to each other when Scotty bit the3 resident dog. The resident dog barked after the incident, but it did not escalate further.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Scotty Pippin has been described by his previous owners to have a medium energy level.
Other Notes:: 12/14/22
Urinates and defecates in the home, destructive when left alone, growls when toys are taken away, will bark and growl when restrained, will bark, growl, and snap when his rest is disturbed (resulted in a bite incident with other resident dog), barks when strangers approach the home
Previous intake notes:
Date of Intake: 8/1/2022
Scotty Pippin is an approximately 2 year old, black brown and white, large mixed breed who was surrendered due to destructive tendencies. He lived in the home with his owner, their family and another dog for 4 months.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child, 1 other dog
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, he is friendly and outgoing. He plays somewhat roughly with adults.
How is this dog around children?: He lived in the home with a 10 year old child and was relaxed and playful with them. He plays somewhat roughly with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: He lived in the home with another dog who was a 2 year old, male, lmb. He was often uncomfortable with the other dog in the home and if they did play, they would play very roughly.
How is this dog around cats?: He has not spent time with cats, his behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: It is unknown how he behaves when his food or bowl is touched while eating. He is not bothered when his bone or treat is taken away. He will growl when his toys are taken away.
Bite history:: There was a bite incident in the previous household on 11/30 involving the other resident dog that did not draw blood or break skin. Scotty and the resident dog were sleeping next to each other when Scotty bit the3 resident dog. The resident dog barked after the incident, but it did not escalate further.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: He often poops and pees indoors, is anxious when left alone, barks often and will destroy the furniture in the home. It is unknown how he behaves during storms and fireworks. It is unknown how he behaves when his food or bowl is touched while eating. He is not bothered when his bone or treat is taken away. He will growl when his toys are taken away. It is unknown how he behaves when he is moved off of furniture. He will bark and growl when he is held or restrained. When his rest is disturbed, he is afraid, will bark, growl and snap. He is friendly when he is bathed and brushed. It is unknown how he behaves when his nails are touched or his nails are trimmed. He will bark when a stranger approaches the home and is friendly when a stranger approaches the person he is with.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No medial concerns.
For a New Family to Know: He is a friendly dog who is reported to often be anxious. He has a medium activity level. His owners favorite thing about him is that he is very loving with people, is friendly and absolutely loves to go outside! His favorite activity, coincidentally, is going on walks outside. When you're home, he tends to follow you around or to stay in the same room as you. His favorite toys are unknown. His favorite game is tug. He is a mostly indoors dog who slept in the bed with his owner or in the bed with the child in the home. He was fed both wet and dry food from the brand Jinx and Blue Buffalo and ate 2 cups of food three times a day. His favorite treats are biscuits. He is partially house trained and had accidents a few times a week. He is used to using the bathroom on grass. When left alone in the home, he will destroy household items and furniture/walls. He has never been left alone in a yard. He is crate trained but did not do well and is reported to move the crate around the home while still inside of it so that he could chew on the couch. He responds to the cues, sit, come and stay. For exercise, he is used to slow walks on leash and off leash walks. On leash he pulls lightly and when off leash, he wanders some but comes when called.
Upon intake: Scotty was energetic and sought petting from the counselors. He jumped up on the counselors and allowed petting and headbutted for more. He allowed collaring and his picture to be taken, and walked on his own to his kennel.
Scotty was found stray by a Good Samaritan walking their dog in Astoria Park. When he arrived at the shelter he jumped up on staff in a friendly manner and headbutted them to request more petting. At the shelter when he was introduced to a new dog he initially turned away upon seeing her and ran for the exit, but then reapproached halfway and bounced once before turning and running away. He then approached her face to face and sniffed with a high tail and semi-loose body. Scotty is available to a level 2 adopter, and you can meet him at Brooklyn ACC!
Scotty Pippin is in need of emergency placement due to behavior concerns. Scotty Pippins behaviorally deteriorated and was observed to scratch at his kennel walls, lick his kennel bars, and intensely kennel fight when dogs walk past him. Medically, Scotty Pippins is apparently healthy.
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment:: 12/12/2022
Summary:: 12/12/22:
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild to Moderate pulling
Reactivity to humans: None – ignores
Reactivity to dogs: None – ignores
Leash walking comments: None
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social
Call over: Approaches with coaxing
Sociability comments: Distracted, searching room
Handling
Soft handling: Accepts contact
Exuberant handling: Accepts contact
Handling comments: Loose, wiggly, wanting to explore room
Arousal
Jog: Follows handler (loose, neutral)
Arousal comments: Jumped up but not onto assessor
Knock: No response
Knock Comments: None
Toy: No response
Toy comments: None
8/2/22:
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild pulling
Reactivity to humans: None – ignores
Reactivity to dogs: None – ignores
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted, does not approach – active, exploring environment, not fearful
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments:
Handling
Soft handling: Tolerates contact – not relaxed, lip licks, distracted
Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact – not relaxed, lip licks, distracted, head flip, tense
Handling comments:
Arousal
Jog: Follows handler (loose, neutral)
Arousal comments:
Knock
Knock Comments: No response
Toy
Toy comments: No response
Summary:: Scotty Pippin was returned to BACC by his previous adopter due to him not getting along with the resident dog. On 11/30 a bite incident occurred where Scotty bit the resident dog on the neck, however it did not leave a mark or draw blood.
12/9/22: Scotty Pippin returns to play group top meet a novel male dog via gate greet. He approaches and becomes tense, displaying a high stiff tail and remaining stiff for a moment as he sniffs. He then walks away and checks in with handler, soliciting attention. He reapproaches and sniffs her again, displaying the same stiff body language but walking away voluntarily and loosening with handler.
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Scotty Pippin was surrendered to BACC as a stray. Limited information was provided and his behavioral history with other dogs is unknown.
8/2/22: While off-leash at the Care Center, Scotty Pippin is introduced to a novel female dog. He initially turns away upon seeing her and runs for the play yard exit. Then he approaches halfway and bounces once before turning and running away. He ultimately approaches her face to face and sniffs with a high tail and semi-loose body.
Summary (4):: 12/30: When dogs walk past Scotty's kennel, he lunges, hard barks and snarls at them.
12/29/22: Upon doing a walk-through of the room, handler observes Scotty Pippin scratching incessantly at the right side of his kennel wall. He does not notice handler and stares at the wall as he continues to dig/paw at it. Handler calls to him to break his focus and he stops and approaches his kennel door with a wagging tail. He accepts treats gently through the door before for a moment before handler walks away.
12/13/22: While walking through the room, Scotty Pippin is observed licking his kennel bars. Handler offers him treats which he takes eagerly, but when handler raises hand to kennel bars he snaps at their fingers repeatedly. Handler removes hand and steps back from kennel, at which point he resumes bar licking, barking/ panting anxiously.
12/11/22 When handler approaches, Scotty is laying down in his kennel. He gets up for a drink of water and once he is done the handler leashes him with ease. The handler proceeds to walk Scotty outside. During the walk, Scotty maintains a still, neutral body, walking moderately on leash. The handler administers treats to Scotty where he takes them gently. Scotty has an interest in beef flavored treats, whereas chicken, he ignores. Scotty allows touch, still maintaining a still, neutral body. The handler proceeds to return Scotty back to the facility, where scotty enters the building with ease. Upon arriving to his kennel, Scotty enters quickly.
12/9/22: 12/8/22: Scotty Pippin is in front of his kennel barking when the handler approaches; seeing the handler he stands on the bars of his kennel wagging his tails and pawing at the bars. The handler tosses him some treats which he eagerly takes allowing the handler to easily leash him. Scotty Pippin is quickly run out of kennel room for kennel reactivity. The Handler leads him to the play yard ; where he allows the handler to collar and attach a drag leash. He explores the play yard and begins to solicit treats from the handler and perform the 'sit' cue. Scotty pippin notices a novel male dog and displays a high-pointed tail and tense body with ears forward; the handler tosses him treats which refocuses him for a few. The Handler reclips his leash and takes him back into care center; where he is run back into his kennel.
Summary (5):: 8/3:Scotty Pippen was easily removed from his kennel and led to the behavior room. He allowed the handler to attach a leash to his collar. Scotty jumped on the handler and took treats but when she touched his body, Scotty became tense. He recover and explored the area. After his session was over, Scotty Pippen walked back to his kennel without issue.
Date of intake:: 8/1/2022
Summary:: Energetic, allowed handling
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 12/29/22: Upon doing a walk-through of the room, handler observes Scotty Pippin scratching incessantly at the right side of his kennel wall. He does not notice handler and stares at the wall as he continues to dig/paw at it. Handler calls to him to break his focus and he stops and approaches his kennel door with a wagging tail. He accepts treats gently through the door before for a moment before handler walks away.
12/13/22: While walking through the room, Scotty Pippin is observed licking his kennel bars. Handler offers him treats which he takes eagerly, but when handler raises hand to kennel bars he snaps at their fingers repeatedly. Handler removes hand and steps back from kennel, at which point he resumes bar licking, barking/ panting anxiously.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home, Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Scotty Pippin was uncomfortable with exuberant handling. Due to this behavior we feel he should live in a home with no young children.
RECOMMEND NO DOG PARKS: Due to the concerning behaviors that Scotty Pippin has shown during playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary ), his kennel reactivity in shelter and his bite history from his previous home, we feel that Scotty should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Scotty associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.
Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,
Handling/touch sensitivity,
Bite history (dog),
Resource guarding,
Basic manners/poor impulse control,
Separation anxiety,
House soiling,
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments::
HOUSE SOILING: Scotty Pippin is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. See handout on House Soiling.
RESOURCE GUARDING: Scotty Pippin is reported to growl when his toys are touched. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Scotty's possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. See handout Resource Guarding.
DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR: Scotty is reported to show destructive behavior in the home, such as chewing on furniture. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Scotty Pippin will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. See handout on Destructive Behavior.
BASIC MANNERS/ POOR IMPULSE CONTROL: Scotty Pippin has jumped on staff at the care center. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. See handout on Basic Manners.
HANDLING/ TOUCH SENSITIVITY: Scotty Pippin has growled and snapped when restrained, shown discomfort with touch in certain areas, and bit the other resident dog without breaking skin when woken from sleep. It is important to avoid touching Dog's paws at this time and to be cautious when touching him in other areas as we do not know where he may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Dog to be more comfortable with this.
BITE HISTORY (DOG): Scotty has a bite incident where he bit the other resident dog when he was woken from sleep. He did not break skin. See handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.
SEPARATION ANXIETY: Scotty has been reported to escape crates, bark, and become destructive when left alone in the home. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment. See handout on Separation Anxiety.
ON-LEASH REACTIVITY/ BARRIER FRUSTRATION: Scotty has been reported to bark at other dogs. See handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.
Adoption Summary:
What my friends at ACC say about me:
My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!
I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.
I have been known to shower my favorite people in love!
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
8/3/2022
Start trazodone 5 mg/kg (based on estimated weight of 50 lbs) PO BID for FAS in shelter
8/8/2022
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2-3 years based on dentition, overall appearance
Microchip noted on Intake? Negative scan
History: Found as stray
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Loose, wiggly body. Took treats readily. Approached and sought out attention
Evidence of Cruelty seen - N
Evidence of Trauma seen - N
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Externally normal MI
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally normal
Assessment
Young adult MI dog
- apparently healthy
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
Proceed with surgery and placement
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
9/13/2022
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet
Documents.
Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
GIVE: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery.
12/8/2022
DVM Intake
Estimated age: 2 years
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History: RTS as owner surrender
Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea
Observed behavior: Loose, wiggly, taking treats readily and nudging under hand for pets.
Evidence of cruelty seen: No
Evidence of trauma seen: No
Objective:
P: WNL
R: WNL
BCS: 5/9
OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT
