BIG BEN – A1062140
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BIG BEN – A1062140
***SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME / NO YOUNG CHILDREN***
MALE, CREAM, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 8 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason TOO MANY P
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 01/03/2016, From NY 10458, DueOut Date 01/03/2016,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary BARH scan negative young male intact clean EEN clean coat 5.5cc pyrantel po activyl topical NOSF
Weight 55.0
A volunteer writes:
Hugs and kisses and love, oh my! Big Ben is just a puppy but his heart is already full grown and his sole mission in life is to smother each and every person he meets with smooches galore! This does involve a certain amount (okay, a LOT) of excited jumping and when his sky-high energy levels proved too much for the older pets in the family, Ben’s owner decided to surrender him to our care. He’s playful and adores other dogs, soliciting their attention with a wiggle butt and a happy tail, and when it comes to humans, everyone is an instant BFF. We’re told he’s already house trained and will bark at the door when he needs to ‘go’, never guards his food or toys (he snuffles treats like a little gentleman) and enjoys playing fetch and tug. He even turns bath time into fun time! Puppies are a lot of work and Ben is no exception but he’s chock full of potential and with his happy-go-lucky demeanor, strong interest in treats and extreme friendliness he’s a perfect candidate for obedience class. Just think how proud you’ll be the day he learns to ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ like a big boy! He might not be a giant but Big Ben is an XXL in all the ways that count and his oversize personality and huge heart make him the perfect choice for your active family, ask to meet him today.
Big Ben A1062140 is an 8 month old cream male American Pit Bull who was surrendered by his owner due to living situations. Big Ben joined his family when he was just a pup, given to them as a gift.
Socialization
Big Ben was described as being sociable and would greet strangers by jumping on them in excitement. The owner described Big Ben as sometimes being too excited and would try to initiate play with his other dogs but the older dogs would try to get away from him.
Behavior
Big Ben was said to be house trained and would bark loudly at the door when it was his time to go outside. He allowed to be bathed while jumping into the water for playtime and being brushed. Big Ben was described as not having any food/toy guarding behaviors and usually allowed anyone to play and grab his toys.
For a Family to Know
Big Ben was described as friendly and sociable around strangers with a loose wiggly body and wagging tail. He loved to jump up on the visitors who came to the home in a non-aggressive manner. Big Ben has a high activity level who loves to run in the back yard playing games such as fetch and tug. He enjoys dry food (pedigree) and raw hide treats. He pulls hard on the leash and gets really excited when he sees other dogs.
During Intake
Big Ben was super excited Greeting staff with a loose wiggly body, waging tail and open mouth. He would jump and try to bite the rope leash. He solicited attention by jumping onto staffs laps and being pet on his head. Big Ben allowed to be scanned (-), collared, photographed and to be placed into his kennel. Where he solicited more attention and continued to try and lick staff.
Behavior:
Big Ben was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up and mouthy (moderate). He was overexcited during handling, jumping up, and was hard to position, but showed no aggression. Big Ben was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. He was not interested in toys.
Big Ben was surrender to us. According to his previous owner Big Ben has a high activity level who loves to run in the back yard playing games such as fetch and tug. Big Ben was described as being sociable and would greet strangers by jumping on them in excitement. The owner described Big Ben as sometimes being too excited and would try to initiate play with his other dogs but the older dogs would try to get away from him. Big Ben was described as not having any food/toy guarding behaviors and usually allowed anyone to play and grab his toys”. During the assessment Big Ben was quick to use his mouth in play and has poor body awareness, resulting in him mouthing handlers with moderate pressure. Big Ben is an active dog he need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. The behavior department feels that he can go to an experienced home. We also recommend a home without young children; older children can be considered pending interaction.
Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Dog repeatedly turns toward the Assessor’s hand, with loose body and open mouth, mouths the hand
Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) She is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Squeeze 1: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Toy 1. No interest.
Group Behavior:
When off leash with other dogs, Big Ben is forward when greeting then immediately attempts to mount the helper dog. He slows down with handler interruption, then solicits pushy play.
1/7 update: Big Ben engages in running play with a group of females. He may attempt to mount when play slows down.
1/9 update: Big Ben engages in rough running play with males and females. He is slow to take correction for his pushy behavior but is tolerant when mounted by another male.
1/11: Big Ben continues to engage in rough running play.
1/12: Big Ben continues to engage in rough, running play with males and females.
1/13 update: Big Ben continues to engage in rough play with males and females.
1/14: Big Ben continues to display these behaviors when off leash with other dogs.
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