ASHLEY – A0992484

ASHLEY – A0992484

**RETURNED 03/09/17, SAFER: EXPERIENCED HOME**

SPAYED FEMALE, GRAY / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 6 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/09/2017, From NY 11421, DueOut Date 03/09/2017,

Medical Summary; Microchip scan positive; History    return.; Subjective   Observed Behavior – calm; Evidence of Cruelty seen – n; Evidence of Trauma seen – n; Objective   BCS 5/9 (was overweight in 2014); EENT:  Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted; Oral Exam:  minor tartar; PLN:  No enlargements noted; H/L:  NSR, NMA, CRT < 2,    Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD:  Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G:  spayed; MSI:  Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS:  mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment; healthy; Plan; no treatment

A volunteer writes: I love walking Ashley and having her show off her tricks to staff and other volunteers that we pass.  Ashley is a star!  She knows how to “sit,” “give paw” and even “roll over” on command and her admirers clap and giggle in delight as she flaunts her skills.  Ashley will obey those commands for nothing but a little pat on the head, but she prefers to receive a treat for payment.  Given her food motivation, I have no doubt she can learn much more than is already in her repertoire! In they yard, Ashley proves to be very housebroken and once she’s relieved herself she will grab a ball for a little game of fetch.  Ashley retrieves the ball and drops it on command (you may have to ask her twice, though! Ha!) and I start to think there isn’t anything that this long-legged gal can’t do! Having had enough of her game, she comes to sit on the bench with me, enjoying the sun and a good back scratch until she remembers there are treats in my bag and she hunts it down, softly propping her paws on the gate where it’s hung looking back at me with pleading eyes, “Another snack, please?”  She certainly has earned it, so I oblige and begrudgingly our time has come to an end.  As I return her to her kennel, there’s a new audience to parade her in front of, and she completes her catalog of tricks with the same enthusiasm as the last three times.  Ashley is truly a special dog, looking for a special home to call her own.  Ask to meet her today!

Another volunteer writes: Ashley is a beautiful gal. She is only six years old which is the prime time for adoption. She is past the hassles of puppydom but has lots of mileage left on her odometer. She sports an elegant pearl gray coat with a snow white blouse and facial highlights . Quite a looker is she! Come make Ashley’s acquaintance.

PROFILE:

Basic information

Ashley is a 6 year old gray and white APBT with no known medical conditions. Owner has had Ashley for several years and is surrendering because they do not have time to care for her anymore.

Socialization

Ashley has lived with children the age of 4 and a new born and was relaxed and affectionate with them. Ashley plays gently with children. When playing with adults Ashley plays gently and exuberantly depending on how you’re playing worth her. Ashley has. It lived with cats or other dogs. Around dogs outside will either ignore them or bark at them. Ashley plays somewhat roughly with dogs in the dog park. Around strangers Ashley is very friendly and outgoing. Ashley has not bitten in the last 10 days but has bit a dog  while playing when she was young( did not break skin).

Behavior

Ashley isn’t bothered when having her food bowl touched or having toys and bones taken away. Ashley enjoys getting bathes and being brushed. She allows her nails to be trimmed with no problem.  Ashley isn’t bothered when being held and restrained or being pushed off furniture.  Ashley gets excited when people approach the home and will greet them with a wagging tail.  When Ashley is left alone in the house if she doesn’t have a toy she will chew  furniture or go in the garbage. Ashley also likes to rip her dog bed.

For the new family to know

Ashley was described as friendly, playful affectionate and stubborn with a high activity level. Ashley enjoys playing with rope toys and loves to play tug.  When home with Ashley she will follow you around  seeking attention. Ashley is mostly house trained  but will go to the bathroom in the house if she is not taken out within 6 hours. Ashley gets walked 3 times a day and is use to going to the bathroom on anything. Ashley doesn’t pull on the leash and has never been let off  the leash outside. Ashley eats Beniful dry food and loves jerky or biscuit treats. Ashley knows the commands sit, paw, stay, and roll over.  When its time for bed Ashley sleeps on her dog bed.

Behavior during intake

Ashley was excited during intake. She came up to the counselor with a loose wiggly body. Ashley allowed to be scanned and collared with no problem. She was very sweet and enjoyed being pet. Ashley allowed all handling.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile

Spayed female, Owner surrender (lived in previous home for (6) years).

Previously lived with: Adults and children, newborn to (4) years old.

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children: Relaxed, affectionate, gentle

Behavior toward dogs: Engages in exuberant play during visits to the dog park.

Behavior toward cats: Unknown

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: Yes, Ashley bit another dog over 4 years ago while she was playing though this was reported to not break skin.

Housetrained: Partially, Ashley goes on daily walks. Ashley Can be left alone for up to (6) hours.

Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, playful affectionate and stubborn with a high activity level.

Other notes:

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

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

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

Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy.

Summary: Ashley was a bit social but fixated on smelling the assessment room.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Ashley has become reactive towards other dogs. According to Ashley’s previous guardian, around dogs outside Ashley will either ignore them or bark at them. Ashley plays somewhat roughly with dogs in the dog park and has bitten a dog over 4 years ago while she was playing. Due the reactivity Ashley has displayed towards other dogs, the Behavior Department recommends that Ashley not be placed in a home with other dogs at this time.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Ashley was calm and allowed all handling during her initial medical examination.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Ashley displays a medium activity level in the care center.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience)

_x_Only dog home/Recommend no dog parks (Due to the reactivity seen towards other dogs while here at the Care Center, the Behavior Department recommends that Ashley not be placed in a home with other dogs at this time. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Ashley associate other dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.)

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Ashley has become reactive towards other dogs. According to Ashley’s previous guardian, around dogs outside Ashley will either ignore them or bark at them. Ashley plays somewhat roughly with dogs in the dog park and has bitten a dog over 4 years ago while she was playing. Due the reactivity Ashley has displayed towards other dogs, the Behavior Department recommends that Ashley not be placed in a home with other dogs at this time.

3/11: Ashley initially displays a hard stare when greeting a novel male dog. She then displays soft and bouncier body language and is allowed into the pen. Once in the pen, Ashley quickly approached the other dog and solicits play by play biting his muzzle. She engages in a short burst of play before keeping to herself as she explores the pen.

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RTO –  2/28/14

SPAYED FEMALE, GRAY / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 3 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition NONE Intake Date 02/25/2014, From NY 11385, DueOut Date 03/01/2014,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary SCAN POSITIVE:985121013263132 BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- Mild dental tartar Gingivitis Redness around eayes and inner ears Spay scar and tattoo present Overweight NOSF
Weight 70.8

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MARCH 2017

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