BANDO – 11549
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SAFE 11/15/17
Bando
Hello, my name is Bando. My animal id is #11549. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 03-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow (nycha).
Bando is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Bando will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Bando should go to an adult only home that is prepared to manage possible resource guarding and high energy.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Beautiful Bando has been a family dog since puppyhood.His life was lived in playful harmony with two human siblings and a bevy of four-legged pals at the dog park. Days were filled by playing with squeaky toys and enjoying games of fetch. While he was anxious when his folks weren’t home and sometimes made toys out of whatever he could find, Bando was well behaved enough that he no longer needed to be crated. Walks happened 3-4 times each day, brushing (which he enjoys) and baths (which he tolerates) were regular, tasty food was plentiful, and life was good. He even learned how to ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ along the way. Sadly, due to housing issues, Bando finds himself alone in a strange land and unsurprisingly, it’s not an easy transition for this good-natured guy. Described as friendly, affectionate, playful, independent, confident and excitable by his former family, he’s clearly an energetic and well-rounded pet in his natural element, but as of this writing, still a bit shy of all the new people he’s meeting at the Care Center. Bando really loves going outside and comes to the front of his den to greet me before heading off to the park with his head and tail held high, a regal King keen to survey his new kingdom. He walks well on leash, pulling to greet other pups, and takes care of all his business along the way, too. In playgroup, Bando was polite and friendly and, as we’ve been told, he’s always been very tolerant and playful at the dog park. So a home with some canine siblings would suit him just fine. This uniquely gorgeous boy has so much to offer an active family, and he’d welcome the chance to show you just what a prize pet he can be. Visit our Manhattan Care Center and discover the wonderful world of Bando today! Another volunteer writes: It’s hard to miss this handsome blue-eyed fellow in his kennel, patiently waiting for a walk. He needs to go potty and takes care of his business the moment we’re out the door, and it’s off to the park. He pulls on leash so a harness will help, and after a short walk we’re in the backyard. Bando has been lovingly cared for and it shows, his coat gleams, his nails are trimmed and his weight is perfect for his size. When a staff member he knows came outside, Bando’s tail waved in happiness as he ran to the fence to say hello. After a short getting-to-know-you warm up period, Bando decided I’m friend material, and he hopped up on the bench to sit beside me, tail wagging and giving me some kisses. Bando kisses–the best! He loves to chase a ball, but hasn’t learned retrieve yet, so his new family can teach him. Tail waggy, playful from time to time, affectionate when he’s ready, and absolutely stunning all the time, Bando will need a bit of time to get over the loss of his old family and fall hopelessly in love with his new one. He’s well on his way and adjusting to this new and temporary place pretty well, so the adjustment to a new family will be a cake walk with all proper procedures.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 79 lbS
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -allows exam, no wagging, calm Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, heterochromia, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -BAR, appears friendly and energetic -sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge -coughing reported -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 350 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Bando allowed most handling. He allowed counselor to leash him and had a loose body. When attempting to collar or pet he moved his head frequently. No more handling as performed to reduce stress.
Date of Intake: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Bando is a 3 year old large dog whom was gotten from a neighbor and kept in the same home since he was 2 months old. Unfortunately due to landlord problems he could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 children
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Bando is described as shy for a few minutes and plays somewhat rough.
How is this dog around children?: Around children he is described as respectful, playful and plays somewhat rough.
How is this dog around other dogs?: He has been socialized with other dogs in a dog park and is described as very tolerant and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around cats?: He has never been socialized with cats so this behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Bando is described to have some resource guarding issues with his food and treats. He will growl and freeze occasionally when attempting to touch his food.
Bite history:: Bando has no known bite histories.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy level
Other Notes:: Bando will occasionally use the bathroom indoors, is somewhat anxious when he is left alone, barks a lot, destroys household items indoors and isn’t bothered by loud storms or fireworks. He isn’t bothered with having his toys touched, being held or retrained, being pushed off of furniture or being given a bath. He enjoys being brushed and petted, has never had his nails trimmed and will bark when unfamiliar people approach his homeor owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: He has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: He is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, independent, confident, excitable and pushy. He will follow you around when home with you, likes to play with balls and squeak toys and enjoys playing fetch. He has been kept mostly indoors, ate Pedigree wet and dry food mixed 3 times a day and is considered partially house trained. When home alone he will destry household items, knows the commands sit and stay and was crate trained but doesn’t need it anymore. He prefers to be walked 3-4 times a day and pulls lightly on leash.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 children
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy, plays rough
Behavior toward children:: Respectful, playful, rough
Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant, exuberant
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Growls, freeze upon approaching food/treats
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, independent, confident, excitable and pushy
Other Notes:: When alone, Bando has destroyed household items.
Date of assessment:: 11/6/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, or repeatedly spins toward the touch, and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog may be crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff.
Paw squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff.
Paw squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog sits, mouth open or lip long.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Bando cautiously approached the assessor in the assessment room. He appeared uncomfortable during handling, being somewhat tense and stiffening when his paw was touched. During tag, he spun around when touched towards the assessor.
Summary (1):: Bando has displayed social, playful behavior toward other dogs in the care center. The former owner of Bando cites that he was “tolerant and exuberant” with dogs he had met in the past. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Bando and other social dogs. 11/4: When introduced off leash to female dogs, Bando greets all politely and may attempt to mount select female dogs.
Summary (2):: 11/7: Bando engages in brief bouts of play with female dogs. 11/8-9: Bando engages in brief bouts of play.
Summary (3):: 11/10: Bando engages in bouncy play with two playful female dogs. 11/11-12: Bando continues to engage in bouncy play.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Summary:: Friendly, allowed handling
Date of initial:: 11/3/2017
Summary:: Allowed all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: In the care center, Bando has been active and enthusiastic. He may need to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when he becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Bando has allowed some handling in the care center though has been observed to easily startle. He has been more comfortable interacting with his canine counterparts than his human handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the reports of resource guarding in his previous home, as well as fearful behavior seen at the care center, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Bando’s previous owner notes that he may growl when his food bowl/treats are approached. We recommend that Bando be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Bando’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Destructive behavior: Bando is reported to show destructive behavior in the home when left alone. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Bando will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Fearful: Bando’s previous owner described him as shy with new people and he has appeared fearful at the care center, especially with quick movements. It is important to always go slow and give the option to walk away from any social interaction. Bando should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Bando’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Bando would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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