ALBUS aka KING – A1104866 (ALT ID A1125010)

ALBUS aka KING – A1104866 (ALT ID A1125010)

**RETURNED 9/09/17, SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / BROWN, PIT BULL MIX, 1 yr, 7 mos
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 09/09/2017, From NY 11217, DueOut Date 09/14/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

A volunteer writes: Albus wants you to know that it’s BELLY RUB O’CLOCK no matter what the big and little hands on the clock say. Any time is belly time! An adorable little meatball, Albus is great on leash, seems to be housetrained, is definitely a staff favorite as the buzz around ACC is, ‘have you met Albus yet’? He can be shy at first, a little hand shy, but give him a few minutes to warm up and it’s in the lap and over for access to his sweet belly. A classic pittie smile awaits, and when it’s upside down with his squishy jowls hanging loose, well………need I say more? He’ll also show off his sit, takes treats gently, and does some yoga stretches before settling down froggy style for a rest. Whew, those belly rubs can be exhausting!! He’s bouncy and fun at times, chill and contained at others, affectionate, sweet and friendly always. Come meet our multi-faceted semi low rider; he won’t refuse a belly rub, and remember, it’s belly rub o’clock all the time!

BEHAVIOR:

Known History: None
Date of intake 9/9/2017, second stay at the care center
Neutered male, stray

Date of intake 2/27/2017, first stay at the care center
Unaltered male, owner surrender (lived in previous home for one year)
Previously lived with: Adults, Children (ages 6 and 7)
Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers King is outgoing and friendly.
Behavior toward children: Friendly and playful.
Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed, playful
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Resource guarding: No
Bite history: None reported
Housetrained: Yes, King goes on daily walks, and has been crate-trained.
Energy level/descriptors: Described as playful, affectionate and friendly. He has a high activity.
Other notes: When the counselor approached King, he was friendly and allows the counselor to approach him and pet him.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:
Date of assessment 9/11/2017
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down,
and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game, indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc.
Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed
Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs, then turns away.
Summary: Albus displayed no behavior concerns during his handling assessment.

PLAYGROUP:
When introduced off leash to female dogs, Albus is soft and polite when greeting.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake 9/9/2017
During intake, Albus was initially timid but warmed up quickly and allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial 9/10/2017
During his initial medical exam, Albus was initially shy but warmed up quickly and solicited belly rubs from all staff.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner reports Albus has a high level of energy, which matches what we have seen at the care center once he is comfortable. Albus is initially shy, but quickly becomes high energy, exuberant/playful, wiggly and affectionate. He will benefit from daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised, such as daily walks, runs, exercise, and play to positively direct his enthusiasm.

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

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MALE, WHITE / BROWN, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason LLORDPRIVA
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/27/2017, From NY 11203, DueOut Date 02/27/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

02/27/17 20:27

King  is a1 year old male, American pit-bull; he came to his previous owner as a gift and is being surrendered, due  to the landlord not allowing pets in the apartment complex. King has no known health issues or injures and has no known vet history.

Socialization:

Around strangers King is outgoing and friendly he approaches the individual sniffs their hand and engages in play. He has lived with children, of ages 6 and 7 years old. Around the children he is friendly and playful. He has been around Dogs and is relaxed and playful with them.

Behavior:

If an individual tries to put their hand to touch King’s food bowl he isn’t bothered and allows it to be removed. King slightly tense during bath time but he allows the handling. He does not like nail trims and will move his hand way. When an unfamiliar person or family member comes to the house or approaches the owner King will bark at first but becomes friendly.

For a new family:

King was described as playful, affectionate, and friendly by his previous family.

He has a high activity level and often enjoys lying down and watching TV.  King is feed dry food of the Blue Buffalo brand twice a day and is House trained.  He goes out twice times a day to use the bathroom on the dirt/gravel or Grass. When left alone at home or in the yard he is well behaved, and sleeps. King   has been crate trained, and sleeps in the crate. On leash he pulls hard but when taking off- leash he wanders but comes back when his name is called.

Admission behavior:

When the counselor approached King, he was friendly and allows the counselor to approach him and pet him.  He loves belly rubs and loves to get attention. During intake he sat for a photo and counselor was able to collar

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