AZE – A1110811

Manhattan Center

My name is AZE. My Animal ID # is A1110811.
I am a male gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/02/2017 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was TOO BIG.

05/04/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Aze A1110811 was placed At Risk for Behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/03/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 61.2 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? neg on intake History : owner surrender; reported to be unpredictable with history of biting Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – appears friendly, wagging tail; allows handling/restraint but history of being unpredictable Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; limited exam but teeth appear very white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact; 2 scrotal testicles present MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no signs of orthopedic dz mod lichenification, hyperpigmentation of scrotum CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Plan no treatment needed Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

05/02/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/02/17 15:43 Aze A1110811 is a 1yr 1mth old male brownish/grey & white AMPBT mix who was given to the owner as a gift 5mths ago & is being surrendered due to Aze being too big/strong & no pets being allowed where he lived. Aze was last seen by a veterinarian as a puppy and currently has no known health issues. Around strangers Aze is shy for several minutes. He’s lived with children ages 4yrs, 6yrs & 9yrs that he was exuberant, very playful & somewhat rough with (during play he doesn’t know his strength and tends to knock down the children). Aze is the same with the adults (minus the knocking down part) & with a male Pit he briefly lived with. When Aze spots a dog on the street he barks and pulls the owner towards them at times (they haven’t let him get close enough). About a month & a half ago during play Aze bit a 16yr old on the ear which resulted in a scratch that drew some blood. Aze isn’t bothered by the following: being disturbed while sleeping/resting or being brushed. Aze hasn’t had his nails trimmed or had his food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved. During baths Aze attempts to jump out the tub. If someone approaches the home/family member he’ll bark & sniff them. For A New Family to Know: Aze is described as a good dog, affectionate (at times), playful, confident, & excitable with a medium-high activity level. Aze enjoys playing with ball, squeaky, rope toys and games of fetch, wrestle & tug. He’s mostly an indoor only dog who sleeps on the floor & is walked 4x a day where he pulls on his leash at times. Aze eats dry dog Pedigree food 2x a day and likes any kind of dog treats. Aze’s known commands are “sit”, “stay” & “come”. Intake Behavior: Aze allowed handling with assistance of the owner. He seemed unsure of me and barked when I first tried to approach him. However he let me place a water bowl near him and pass him a treat. Aze allowed to be collared and taken pictures of which he posed for like a pro. The scanning was done in the medical area during his exam.

WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes:  A handsome hunk – what more can I say?  He’s stunning in his taupe coat with golden and bronze threading; a head turner, a gorgeous representative of the breed.   Aze pulls hard on the leash so we head into a backyard pen instead of a walk after giving him the chance to first go potty.  He was most appreciative!  Aze wags his tail when I talk to him, put his head briefly in my lap for some petting and gave me a quick smooch, we played a short game of tug and then he simply enjoyed exploring and sniffing our pen.   And I simply enjoyed watching him as he’s so handsome!  Aze hated going back into his kennel as much as I hated having to put him in.  Let’s promise him no more kennels; come meet him today.

05/04/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 5/2/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (Lived with owner for 5 months) Previously lived with: Adults, children ages (4,6 & 9 years old), another dog Behavior toward strangers: Shy at first but warms up after a while, does not like some strangers Behavior toward children: Playful and somewhat rough Behavior toward dogs: Exuberant and social with the dog he lived with, barks at dogs on the street Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None Reported Bite history: Yes, a month ago Aze bit a 16 year old child on the ear drawing blood Housetrained: Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate (at times), social, and excitable with a medium-high activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/4/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 4. Dog jumps up and grabs leash. Becomes intense over leash and will not relinquish. Summary: Aze appeared social towards assessor in the assessment room. During tag he became overstimulated and started leash biting. He was extremely intense and would not relinquish when distractors were used or when he was offered to trade for treats or toys. PLAYGROUP: 5/4: When introduced of leash to the female greeter dog, Aze greets politely with neutral body language, then otherwise roams away and stays to himself. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Aze and other dogs in the future. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/2/17 During his initial medical exam Aze was tense and growling. ENERGY LEVEL: Aze’s previous owner described him a shaving a medium-high activity level. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to how quickly Aze becomes over aroused, as well as his bite history, we recommend an adult only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Aze’s rapid over arousal and his bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: _X_Social hyper-arousal: Aze quickly became over aroused during tag, jumping up and grabbing the leash. He was intensely focused on the leash and did not relinquish is when distracters were used or when attempts were made to trade for treats or toys. He will need positive reinforcement, force-free training to work on his arousal levels. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is strongly recommended. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Aze’s previous owner reported that Aze does not like some strangers. We do not have clarification as to what he does to show he does not like someone, so it is important to go slowly with Aze and allow him to approach new people at his own pace. His body language much be carefully watched for any signs that he is not comfortable with someone. Guidance from a positive reinforcement trainer/behaviorist is advised. _X_Leash-biting

05/04/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
5/4: When introduced of leash to the female greeter dog, Aze greets politely with neutral body language, then otherwise roams away and stays to himself. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Aze and other dogs in the future.

05/03/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? neg on intake History : owner surrender; reported to be unpredictable with history of biting Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – appears friendly, wagging tail; allows handling/restraint but history of being unpredictable Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; limited exam but teeth appear very white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact; 2 scrotal testicles present MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no signs of orthopedic dz mod lichenification, hyperpigmentation of scrotum CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Plan no treatment needed Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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