APPLE – 8164 (ALT ID A1126253)

APPLE – 8164 (ALT ID A1126253)

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 8 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 09/22/2017, From NY 10301, DueOut Date 09/25/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Friendly,allowed handling Neutered~8yrs Dermatitis: abdominal region, around neck Callouses on LFL Overgrown nails, clipped Ingrown nails, 4th digit LHL and RHL Clipped, flushed with nolvasan As per Dr.0844 administered 2.2ml rimadyl SQ 1/2 75mg Rimadyl BIDX5 days 312.5mg Clavamox BIDX10 days Continue to monitor Schedule for vet check at SIACC
Weight 56.0

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY:

Neutered male, stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth open

Tag: 1. Follows slowly at end of leash, body soft

Flank squeeze 1/ 2 : 1. Dog leans into assessor’s, body soft

Toy: 1. Dog playfully engages, will relinquish toy to you

Summary: Apple displayed no behavior concerns during his handling assessment. Flank was used for Squeeze item due to skin concerns on Apple’s paws.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

During intake, Apple allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Apple allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Apple so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Apple is a calm, social dog with a low to medium level of energy.

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

ENRICHMENT NOTES

Apple will often bark at people passing by, once the attention is on him he does stop barking. Outside in the yard he is very friendly and soft. He often solicits petting, allows all handling and walks nicely on leash. He is easy going in and out of his kennel and takes treats gently. Apples loves toys that squeak and will jump up for them.

GROUP BEHAVIOR

Apple continues to display the same behaviors. In the yard he often settles with a toy and keeps himself occupied with it. He allows all handling, body is soft and often solicits petting. Apple is easy in and out of the kennel. Apple is a very sweet and affectionate boy.

When off leash with a social female, Apple was polite and polite when greeting. They engaged in gentle / dainty play. Apple was slow to respond to handler corrections for mounting.

9/28: Apple continues to be tolerant and sexually motivated when off leash with female dogs. He played a little bit but mostly focused on mounting.

 

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