LEXI – A1040400

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My name is LEXI. My Animal ID # is A1040400.
I am a spayed female black and white aust cattle dog. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

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I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/17/2015 from NY 11429, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/27/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 35.4 LBS.

KENNEL COUGH NOTED ON ROUNDS REC DOXYCYCLINE 200MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS

06/17/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/17/15 16:47 Basic Information: Lexi is an altered ten year old shepherd mix. She was given to the owner a year ago by the previous owner and is being surrendered because of a child conflict. Lexi has been going to the vet regularly and is starting to develop cataracts. Social Life and Personality: Lexi has been living with n autistic 12 year old for the last year. She is normally relaxed and affectionate with him but if he hits her repeatedly or will not leave her alone she will snap at him. She has not been around other dogs to know her behavior but she walks by other dogs on the street fine. She chases cats that she sees and in the home. She is very house trained and has no accidents. She has been kept mostly indoors. Her owner describes her as playful, confident, excitable, affectionate, independent, and friendly. Behavior: Lexi is not bothered if someone takes away her food bowl or bones. She will growl and snap if someone tries to take a toy from her mouth. She is not bothered when removed from furniture, when strangers approach her family, or when woken up. She loves to be pet and brushed. She is afraid of baths and struggles when having her nails trimmed. She barks at people that knock at the door. For a New Family to Know: Lexi knows how to sit. She is used to going to dog parks when it is empty and brisk walks 2-3 times a day. She likes to play with squeaky and stuffed toys. Her favorite games are tug, alerting, and chase. She follows her owner around the home. She is well behaved when home alone. When off leash she wanders some but comes when called. She is fed wet and dry dog food twice a day. Her favorite treats are greenies and bacon strips. She likes to sleep on the sofa. Intake Behavior: Lexi was anxious throughout the intake. She was pacing in the office and panting heavily. She approached the counselor slowly when her name was called and froze when being scanned. She was tensed when collared but relaxed when the counselor was done. She allowed all handling without showing aggressive behaviors.

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06/19/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Lexi previously lived with 1 adult and a 12 year old for the last year. The owner stated Lexi is very house trained and has no accidents. The owner mentioned Lexi has been kept mostly indoors; the owner describes her as playful, confident, excitable, affectionate, independent, and friendly. It was reported by the owner Lexi is well behaved when home alone. The owner also stated Lexi chases cats that she sees and in the home. It was reported Lexi was anxious, she was pacing in the office and panting heavily. Lexi approached the counselor slowly when her name was called. Lexi was tensed when collared but relaxed when the counselor was done, she allowed all handling without showing aggressive behaviors upon intake. During SAFER Lexi came into the assessment room alert with her mouth open, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Lexi was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Lexi was easy to handle when engaged with the items. She bit a 12-year-old child who was persistently interacting with her. Aside from this incident her behavior around adults and children appears to be generally affectionate. Based on this incident and Lexi’s reaction, we recommend a home without young children; older, dog savvy children can be considered pending interaction and an understanding of dog body language and canine warning signals. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body tense, mouth closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1 & 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Food: 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. She lifts her head when hand is pushed against his cheek. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest.

06/20/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Lexi will allow greeting but is more interested in exploring her surroundings. 6/25 Update Lexi engages in push and pull play and is tolerant with other dogs, She will offer corrections and is assertive. 6/26 update: Lexi is anxious but will engage in running play with other dogs. She continues to be assertive while interacting.

06/21/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was EXPERIENCE
Scan negative BARH female~10 yrs palpatable sapy scar moderate dental tartar , gingivitis senior dog tense when approached , needed a muzzle to be examined attempted to bite when got uncomfortable ACTIVYL applied as a preventative nosf

06/27/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
KENNEL COUGH NOTED ON ROUNDS REC DOXYCYCLINE 200MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS

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