AXE – A1062429

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AXE – A1062429

***SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME / NO CHILDREN***

MALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 01/07/2016, From NY 10305, DueOut Date 01/10/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan negative Very swwet and wiggly; seeks attention; sat on command for exam and allowed all handling easily EEN clear Skin and coat clear Body condition excellent BARH NSF
Weight 68.0

RE-EXAM 1/11/16

S: BARH intact male dog. O: dog has a very small amount of fecal material at anus. SOft and non-painful abdomen upon palpation. A: with this dog’s history of diarrhea and small amount of fecal material noted at anus, a present condition of diarrhea is presumed. P: Fecal examination: negative; Although a reddish diarrhea was noted, no parvovirus test was performed, sicne this has been evident x 2 days with no deterioration in the dog’s condition. Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 5 d. First dose administered at time of PE. Tech check re: diarrhea status on 01/14/16

SAFER

Axe came into our center on 1/7/2016 after a member of the public found him as a stray. He was friendly and allowed all handling upon intake. He was very sweet and wiggly during his initial medical exam, sitting on command and allowing all handling easily. Axe walked nicely on leash for his relief walk, no pulling. He was sociable and friendly upon entering the SAFER assessment area, body very soft. He was friendly but not fully comfortable being positioned, pulling out of Look item on all three attempts, but consistently wagging tail and soft body. Axe leaned into assessor during Sensitivity item, slight wagging tail, mouth closed. He followed  at the end of the leash for Tag game, tail wagging. Axe was difficult to position for Squeeze item, pulling paw back quickly on first attempt, licking towards assessor’s face as if to appease. It should be noted Axe’s nails are cut extremely short, which may add to his sensitivity in that area. On second Squeeze attempt, Axe jumped his body away, vocalized and mouthed assessor’s arm without applying pressure. Once paw was released, Axe resumed soft body and wagging tail. When off leash with other dogs, Axe is very polite and often engages in brief bouncy/ jumping play. The Behavior Team feels due to Axe’s sensitivity with his paws/nails, he would do best with an Experienced adopter that does not have children. He may benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, play as well as toys such as kongs and nylabones to positively direct his high energy.

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, mouth closed.

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

Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back, licks towards assessor’s face.

Squeeze 2: 4. Dog mouths Assessor’s hand on the first attempt while moving his paw away when the Assessor attempts to lift it. The dog will not allow the Assessor to assess second time, vocalizes.

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

dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Axe is very polite and often engages in brief bouncy/ jumping play.

GROUP BEHAVIOR

When off leash with other dogs, Axe is very polite and often engages in brief bouncy/ jumping play. He can be sexually motivated at time but he takes well to corrections.

1/9 update : Axe continues to engage in play, he offers multiple play bows and takes well to corrections.

1/12 update : Axe continues to be loose and wiggly. He is sexually motivated and is slow to take corrections, he is persistent.

1/13 update : Axe continues to be social with a female. When greeting a male dog through the gate, Axe was very calm and loose bodied. There was no further introduction due to the other dogs response.

1/14 update : Axe continues to be loose and wiggly with a social female. He wanders the yard but does not engage in play.

A volunteer writes: Axe came to the shelter as a stray. He is a bit underweight but otherwise very handsome and healthy. In his kennel, Axe was barking and whining to get my attention because he really had to go, as soon as we hit concrete he went… and to show his gratitude he jumped up and kissed me right on the lips!!! Axe is enthusiastic and loves to play but hasn’t quite mastered the retrieval part of our fetch game, he’s a fast learner so I’m sure he’ll be fetching in no time!! Axe is a sweet, big boy; considering his size Axe should go to a home without children and with a experienced owner. Axe likes other dogs and is polite and playful when he is in playgroup. If you are interested in adopting Axe please go to SIACC and meet him.

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