BENGAL – A1063750

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BENGAL – A1063750

***NEW SAFER :AVERAGE HOME***

MALE, BR BRINDLE, AM PIT BULL TER, 2 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 01/27/2016, From NY 11223, DueOut Date 01/30/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Nervous, but allowed handling Male~2yrs EENT:WNL No fleas seen Nosf
Weight 41.0

A volunteer writes: What a perfect size pocket pitty! Bengal has the brindle tiger stripes, but is otherwise a gentle creature. He was a little nervous to come hang out with me at first, but the second I showed him the treats I had in my pocket he became quite the eager beaver. I automatically liked him because I too am largely motivated by food. Come meet Bengal today and share your treats with him!

Another volunteer writes: Bengal might just be the coolest little man in a tiger striped suit! He was a little nervous when he first arrived as a stray, but has really come out of his shell and revealed himself to be incredibly sweet and playful. I don’t think I’ve ever heard him bark, but he’ll prop his paws on his cage door and whine and wiggle when I approach. He seems to keep his cage clean forever and does a little happy dance after he’s relieved himself outside. He seems very intelligent and is often provided with puzzle toys (he solves them in a jiffy!). He pulls some on the leash and is very interested in the goings-on around him, but once he’s focused on me there’s no better company — Bengal is awesome! He loves fetch and while he doesn’t always drop the ball, he always brings it back and he’ll let me take it from his mouth. If he wants to hold on to it he flops over on his back and solicits never-ending belly rubs! When I sit on the bench he’ll sit on my feet against my legs and look up at me with such sweet eyes…I’m sure he wants a person to call his own! Please come meet him at Brooklyn ACC and see if you’re a match!

Behavior : SAFER 03/10/16

Bengal came in as a stray, so his past behaviors in a home are unknown. At intake it was reported Bengal was panting in the carrier, but he allowed all handling. During SAFER Bengal came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and social towards the assessor. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Bengal joins the game during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Bengal was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Bengal appears to be sociable, and did not display any behaviors concerns, so the department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter.

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins.
Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed.
Squeeze 2:2. Dog quickly 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.
Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Bengal continues to be uncomfortable interacting with other dogs and edgy. His body is tense and he primarily is sexually motivated.

3/16 update:  Bengal was hyper-motivated today and solicits play with rough body slams. His energy is a little overwhelming for the helper dog but he does respond well to her cues.

Behavior: SAFER  02/02/16

Bengal came to us as a stray, so we do not have any behavioral information other than what has been observed while at the shelter. Bengal walked very calm on relaxed when on leash when walking to the behavior room. He was very interested in interacting with the assessor when entering the behavior room and had soft body language.  He allowed the assessor to conduct all tactile assessment items without displaying any signs of aggression. Bengal became fearful during the tag interaction turning quickly toward the touch with tense body language. He also had stiff body language during the second squeeze attempt, but did not escalate. Due to the behavior demonstrated during the tag and squeeze items the behavior department believes that Bengal would do best in a home with an experienced owner with no young children.

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

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 for a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth quickly pulls paw back, becomes stiff.

Toy 1: No interest.

When off leash with other dogs, Bengal greets softly at the gate. Once in the pen he explores his surroundings and interacts briefly with the other dog. He appears unsure of how to respond to the helper dog’s solictations for play, offering half play-bows. Bengal appears to have limited social play experience

Group Behavior:

Bengal greets with a soft body. He is polite, takes corrections and is tolerant of assertive behavior by a female. He appears unsure of how to respond to the helper dog’s solictations for play, offering half play-bows but he continues to interact. Bengal appears to have limited social play experience but is able to read other dog’s body language and respond accordingly. Due to his behavior in playgroup, the Behavior Department feels that Bengal can go to a home with dogs of any playstyle as he seems to be able to adapt and learn from each experience he has at the Care Center.

When off leash with other dogs, Bengal greets softly at the gate. Once in the pen he explores his surroundings and interacts briefly with the other dog. He appears unsure of how to respond to the helper dog’s solictations for play, offering half play-bows. Bengal appears to have limited social play experience but is able to read other dog’s body language and respond accordingly. ** Social Greeter Dog **

1/31 update: Bengal greets with a soft body. He is polite, takes corrections and is tolerant of assertive behavior by a female.

2/01 update: Bengal was the helper dog today and he continues to greet with a soft, loose body. He is able to read other dog’s body language and respond accordingly.

2/02 update: Bengal greets softly and engages in bouncy play with a playful female.

2/03 update: Bengal reacted to a very nervous dog who was pacing anxiously around the pen. He was kept on lead to allow the other dog to interact by her own choice and Bengal barked several times as she approached. This may have been leash reactivity but he has been introduced to other dogs on leash, but more likely Bengal was uncomfortable with the anxious, pacing behavior being exhibited by the other dog.

2/04 update: Bengal appropriately greets females that are the same size or smaller than him with a soft body and loose face. With females larger than him, he becomes stiff and is not introduced. He may become sexually motivated but listens to handler inturruptions.

2/17 update: Bengal continues to be uncomfortable interacting with other dogs and edgy. His body is tense and he primarily is sexually  motivated.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://information.urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues/

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]

Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process. *We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please read here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions/

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/frequently-asked-questions/

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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