BLU SKYLA – A1101257

Manhattan Center

My name is BLU SKYLA. My Animal ID # is A1101257.
I am a spayed female blue and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/09/2017 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was TOO STRONG.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/14/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 58.0 LBS.

01/14/17 12:20 S/O: good appetite and energy nevous, tense spaye on 1/13 sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: 300mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good

01/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/09/17 17:50 BASIC INFO Blu Skyla A1101257 is an approximately 2 year old APBT Mix. she was a gift to the owner from a friend a year ago. The main reason for surrender is that Skyla is too strong for the owner to handle. Skyla does not have any injuries or health concerns. SOCIALIZATION Skylah is friendly around strangers. Skylah lived with a 6 and 13 year old child and she was respectful, playful and relaxed with the children. Skylah plays exhuberant with kids and adults alike. Skylah has never lived with another dog. She did live with a cat, and she chases the cat. BEHAVIOR Skylah is anxious when left alone. She howls during loud noises. Skylah allows you to take away her food bowl, water bowl, or toy away. Skylah allows you to hold and restrain her, push her off of furniture and awaken her. Skylah allows you to bathe her and trim her nails. If a stranger approaches rthe doorway, she gets nervous. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Skylah is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. She has a high activity level. When home, she follows you around. Sklylah enjoys playing with balls, stuffed toys and squeaky toys. She has been kept mostly indoors. Skylah sleeps on a dog bed. She was fed Beneful dry food. Skylah is partially house trained and has accidents daily. Outside she prefers to go on grass. When left home alone, she howls. Skylah has been crate trained and is good up to 4 hours in a crate. She listens to the command sit. For exercise she is walked on the leash, which she pulls. she is also allowed to run around in the dog park off leash. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Skylah allowed all handling collaring and photos, she did struggle to enter kennel.

01/11/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Our beautiful girl Blu Skyla is shyly ready to make a new friend, and for the chance to be outside to go potty. My first walk of the day, it was brrrrrrr cold, so Skyla allowed me to put a festive coat on her (which she rocked, of course). Her leash manners are lovely, her tail wags as we chatted during our walk, and she looks up at every person that passes with a hopeful glance. Watching the birds play, she cocks her head as they prance, but makes no effort to chase them. Blu Skyla is submissively shy and friendly, snuggling into me for caresses, then showing off her sit for a treat. We’re told that she lived respectfully with young children, lived with and chased a cat, doesn’t guard her things, enjoys playing with toys, and prefers to have company vs being left alone. When our time together was over, Blu Skla hopped into her kennel and onto her bed, and each time I passed her kennel she was simply hanging out, paws draped over her bed watching the activity pass her door. Hoping to meet her BFF quickly, Blu Skyla is hanging out waiting. Do it today. Another volunteer writes: You should meet this dog, you’ll love her! The words of the driver who fell for Blu Skyla on their ride over to the Care Center say it all: this bluenose baby is adorable in every way. Gentle and submissive yet energetic and eager to explore, Blu’s a little shy with us humans, but she’s an absolute rock star with other pups in playgroup. She play bows and spins with happiness out in the yard. Walks to the park are much appreciated, and she pulls to get to the good scents, but with her tiny size and a harness leash we get along just fine. Back inside, we share a snuggle-n-smooch session, and I’m thrilled to discover that Blu gives stand-up hugs on command–too cute! She’s a proven family dog with the good nature to match her gorgeous looks, so, what are you waiting for? Come visit Blu Skyla at our Manhattan Care Center today and get ready to fall in love!

01/11/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children ages 6 and 13 years old, cat Behavior toward children: Respectful, playful and relaxed Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: lived with a cat and reportedly chased the cat FG/RG: none reported Bite history: Blu Skyla has killed a parakeet Housetrained: Blu Skyla is not housetrained Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate and playful. She has a high activity level. Other notes: When left home alone, she howls. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is a bit tense; her tail is tucked. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog leans in, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body tense, mouth open and panting. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy: 1, Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Blu Skyla appeared a bit nervous in the assessment room. She sought out attention from the assessor and allowed all handling. She will need a slow approach and slow introduction and would do best in an initially calm and quiet environment. PLAYGROUP: 1/11 When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Blu Skyla engages in running play and often bows and spins while engaging. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 01/09/17 During initial medical exam Blu Skyla appeared to be very nervous and tense, she tolerated handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No cats (See known history) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful (The behavior department recommends allowing Blu Skyla to approach her potential new adopters at her own pace. Blu Skyla appears to easily startle upon loud noises/sudden movements. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Blu Skyla to new and unfamiliar situations.)

01/17/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
1/11-1/12: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Blu Skyla engages in pushy, running play and often bows and spins, vocalizes while engaging. The behavior department feels that Skyla may be placed into a home with other dogs who have a similar style of play.

01/09/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative very nervous, tense mild tartar clean EEN clean coat female intact NOSF

01/14/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/14/17 12:20 S/O: good appetite and energy nevous, tense spaye on 1/13 sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: 300mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good

 

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