NIKO – A1103929

NIKO – A1103929

**RETURNED 05/15/2017, SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / TAN, PIT BULL MIX, 1 yr, 3 mos
RETURN – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason ALLERGIES
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/15/2017, From NY 11417, DueOut Date 05/15/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 Microchip noted on Intake? y History : return ( three months) Subjective: Observed Behavior – calm, allows exam  Objective P = 80 R = sniffing BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: maxillary prognathism, upper canine fx PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: overall healthy. Overbite requires no treatment Plan: no tx Prognosis: good
Weight 44.0

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: None

2/16/17 First stay in the care center

Unaltered male, Stray

Previously lived with: Unknown

Other notes: The finder stated Niko was well behaved inside his home. He is fully house trained. Niko loves toys, and he is also very affectionate.

KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile

5/15/17 Second stay in care center

Neutered male, Owner surrender

Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages 6,8 and 9 years old).

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and social.

Behavior toward children: Gentle

Behavior toward dogs: Playful

Behavior toward cats: Social, and Respectful.

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Yes, Niko has been crate trained. Niko completed a basic positive based training obedience class.

Energy level/descriptors: Niko has a medium to high energy level.

Other notes: Niko, can pull slightly when he gets excited.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

5/17/17

Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins.

Squeeze 1: 1 Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 2:1 Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Toy 1: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.

Summary: Niko was friendly and social towards the assessor. Niko displayed no concerning behavior during his assessment.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Niko was initially playful but has begun to keep to himself in a group of playful male and female dogs. According to Niko’s previous guardian, Niko enjoys going to dog parks and loves to play chase with dogs both large and small. The Behavior Department recommends that Niko be placed with dogs that match his calm sociability.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

5/15/17

Niko was calm, allows handling during his exam.

ENERGY LEVEL:

His previous owner describes Niko as an energetic, enthusiastic dog.

Niko displayed medium energy and movement throughout assessment.

Niko will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Group Behavior::

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Niko was initially playful but has begun to keep to himself in a group of playful male and female dogs. According to Niko’s previous guardian, Niko enjoys going to dog parks and loves to play chase with dogs both large and small. The Behavior Department recommends that Niko be placed with dogs that match his calm sociability.

2/18: Niko displays soft body language when greeting a novel female dog. He initially keeps to himself as he explores the pen, but becomes playful as the session continues. He solicits and engages in gentle play, occasionally mounting the female but continuing play when solicited.

5/16: Niko displays soft and social body language when interacting with a novel female dog. When a male solicits him to play by body slamming him, Niko offers a warning by low growling and walking away.

5/17-5/18: Niko mostly keeps to himself in a group of male and female dogs. He does not engage in play when solicited.

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MALE, WHITE / TAN, PIT BULL MIX, 1 yr
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/16/2017, From NY 10001, DueOut Date 02/19/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

VIDEO: FEB 2017

 

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