BAMBII – A1089629

Manhattan Center

My name is BAMBII. My Animal ID # is A1089629.
I am a neutered male white and black eng bulldog and pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 10/12/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was TOO ACTIVE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/14/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 58.0 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced Adult Home Only _X_No children (under 13) (See known history; Bambii was returned to our care centers due to child conflict, Bambii is reported to growl whenever the baby is present and he has recently attempted to lunge at her. Because of these reasons, we advised against a home with children until this behavior can be further assessed in a new/stable home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Bambii to new and unfamiliar situations.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (It has been reported by Bambii’s previous owner that he will growl at the baby in the home and has attempted to lunge. Due to the behavior seen in the home, a decompression period is recommended to aid in acclimating to a new environment before further assessment of this behavior can be made. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised.) 10/14 SHELTER BEHAVIOR UPDATE: In his kennel Bambii displays offensive behaviors when passing by or standing near. He begins to bark, bare teeth and jump on the kennel bars even after the person has walked away; his behavior is not curbed when treats are offered. Bambii remains social with handlers outside of the shelter; however, he should leave the care center in a timely manner so as to not further rehearse these behaviors.

10/12/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
Bambii is an 1 year old English bulldog ,American Pitbull Terrier. Bambi has been in the shelter several times. The first time he was surrendered due to child conflict. Most recently, he was surrendered because he was pulling too hard on a leash and lunging at other animals on the street. Bambii has not lived with any dogs or cats in his most recent home. One previous owner stated around dog s outside Bambii is playful and plays gently with them, but most recent owner stated that Bambii will lunge at them. All owners reported that around strangers bambii is friendly and outgoing. Bambi has lived in a home with a newborn. Bambi was calm and respectful around the baby. Bambi would attempt to sleep next to the baby but Recently Bambii has started to growl at the baby. Bambii has never bitten anyone or animal. Bambii isn’t bothered during storms or fireworks. He is not bothered if you remove his food bowl, toy or anything. Bambii does not enjoy getting bathes but will allow you to wash him. Owner never trimmed his nails. He is friendly if an unfamiliar approaches. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house bambii is friendly and doesn’t pay attention to it. Bambii isn’t bothered when being pushed off furniture or being held and restrained. Previous owners stated that he was house trained, but most recent owner said that he would only go to the bathroom inside the house. Bambii is best described as playful, affectionate and friendly calm and aloof. He has a high activity level. When at home, he follows you around. He enjoys playing with ropes and to play tug. He was kept mostly indoors. In his most recent home he was fed pedigree dry food. One owner stated that he listens to the commands, sit, come, give me paw down stay and give a kiss, but most recent owner said he didn’t follow any commands. Bambii has never been crate trained and is well behaved when left in the house alone. Bambii gets walked twice a day and pulls hard on the leash. Most recent owner stated he would lunge at other dogs and cats on the street. When off the leash Bambii would run away. Bambi wagged his tail in the counselor’s office and displayed loose body. He allowed counselor to pet him. When counselor attempted to scan his microchip, his ears went back but he continued wagging his tail. Counselor tried to scan again and he lunged at counselor and tried to bite, but was pulled back by owner. He then displayed loose body and wagging tail with open mouth again.

WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes:  So handsome in his soft white coat, his coal eyes looking up at me asking if I was coming to take him for a walk. Indeed I am!  Easily leashed and making a beeline for the door, Bambii went potty the moment we were outside.   He pulls very hard on the leash so leash training is recommended to make it a more enjoyable walk for
all.  He’s a little muscle man, strong….a hunk with a wagging tail that just won’t stop. He shows off his ‘sit’ and enjoys some reward treats  He’s all about snuggles, sitting next to me as I took some notes, rolling over in my lap for a belly rub, tongue hanging out of his mouth in belly rub bliss.  Bambii needs an experienced adult only home where he can get stability, guidance, structure, lots of love and of course, lots of belly rubs.     He’s a young dog who has already lived with two different families.  I’d be a little confused too.   If
you’re the person who can provide the training, stability and love this hunky guy needs, he’s hoping you’ll give him a chance.

10/14/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Neutered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/child/newborn Behavior toward children: Initially affectionate, recently has started to growl towards baby in home Behavior toward dogs: Playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Bambii is best described as playful, affectionate and friendly calm and aloof with a medium activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 09/15/16 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 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft but anxious. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Bambii displayed no concern during his behavior assessment. PLAYGROUP: According to Bambii’s previous owner, Bambii has not lived with any dogs, but he will lunge and bark at dogs he sees when on-leash on the street. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bambii is sexually motivated with female dogs and will continually attempt to mount them, displaying bouncy body language. He is sometimes able to explore the pen before attempting to mount again. Bambii displays stiff body language with a neutered male dog and status seeks with him, standing tall next to him and attempting to mount him. The Behavior Department recommends that Bambii be the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s dog to assess compatibility. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/04/16 During his initial medical examination, Bambii tolerated all handling without issue.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced Adult Home Only _X_No children (under 13) (See known history; Bambii was returned to our care centers due to child conflict, Bambii is reported to growl whenever the baby is present and he has recently attempted to lunge at her. Because of these reasons, we advised against a home with children until this behavior can be further assessed in a new/stable home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Bambii to new and unfamiliar situations.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (It has been reported by Bambii’s previous owner that he will growl at the baby in the home and has attempted to lunge. Due to the behavior seen in the home, a decompression period is recommended to aid in acclimating to a new environment before further assessment of this behavior can be made. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised.) 10/14 SHELTER BEHAVIOR UPDATE: In his kennel Bambii displays offensive behaviors when passing by or standing near. He begins to bark, bare teeth and jump on the kennel bars even after the person has walked away; his behavior is not curbed when treats are offered. Bambii remains social with handlers outside of the shelter; however, he should leave the care center in a timely manner so as to not further rehearse these behaviors.

09/15/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Bambii’s previous owner, Bambii has not lived with any dogs, but he does lunge and bark at them on-leash on the street. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bambii is sexually motivated with female dogs and will continually attempt to mount them, displaying bouncy body language. He is sometimes able to explore the pen before attempting to mount again. Bambii displays stiff body language with a neutered male dog and status seeks with him, standing tall next to him and attempting to mount him. The Behavior Department recommends that Bambii be the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s dog to assess compatibility. 9/15: Bambii greets the novel female dog displaying loose and wiggly body language. He is sexually motivated, persistently licking the female’s genital area, only briefly listening to handler interruptions. 10/4: Bambii is sexually motivated and attempts to mount the female dog. He displays bouncy body language and is able to explore the pen for a few minutes before attempting to mount again. 106: Bambii displays stiff body language when greeting a male dog. A muzzle is placed on him. Once in the pen, Bambii status seeks with the male, standing tall next to him and attempting to mount him.

10/13/2016 POST ADOPTION PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was EXPNOCHILD
scan pos#911002001303286 BARH young neutered dog UTD vax new wt 58 some rashes on ventral neck coughing occationally very hyper and nervous NOSF

10/13/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
10/13/16 15:21 approx 1 yr old MN Amer Bulldog S: very energetic, sweet, allowed handling & exam O: – Int: multifocal papules on ventral abd and ventral neck, generalized erythema A: – pyoderma (atopy vs other) P: 500mg Cephalexin PO BID x14 days 50mg Benadryl PO BID x14days recheck in 7 days

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