BLUE – A1111663

Manhattan Center

My name is BLUE. My Animal ID # is A1111663.
I am a neutered male black and white labrador retr and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 7 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/10/2017 from NY 10451, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

05/21/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1111663 Blue is At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/21/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 60.0 LBS.

05/21/17 15:07 S/O: decreased appetite and energy sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso PCR to Idexx 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good

05/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/10/17 19:38 Blue is friendly and outgoing towards strangers and usually approaches for a good sniff. He lives with an 8 year old and has spent time around 4 and 5 year olds and is always relaxed and playful with them. He plays exuberantly with adults but seems to play more gentle when with kids. He lives with a female Pitbull and is relaxed and friendly with her. He also meets dogs on the street and in the dog park and always plays exuberantly with them. He has never spent time around cats so it’s unknown how he would react. Blue has never bitten another animal or human. During loud noises such as thunderstorms, Blue isn’t bothered and goes about his normal business. He allows his owner to take away his food bowl and bones with no issue and if it’s a toy being taken, thinks his owner is trying to play. He isn’t bothered when pulled off of furniture and just tries to get back up onto it. He also doesn’t mind being held from something he wants or when awoken from his slumber. He tolerates baths, brushing and nail trimming. Blue barks when someone knocks on his door but once they walk in, he’s friendly with them. He’s friendly when unfamiliar people approach his humans. Blue is friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable. He has a high activity level and when he’s ready to play enjoys fetch with balls (but won’t always bring back), tug with stuffed animals and rope, chewing on squeaky toys, and playing chase. His owner loves how loyal and protective he is. When his owner is home, Blue follows him around. He’s kept mostly indoors and sleeps in his owner’s bed. He’s very house-trained and always makes it outside to go potty on grass. When left home alone for a long time, Blue will start to destroy household items that are left out (ie underwear, socks etc). He’s been crate-trained but due to his size didn’t need it anymore. He enjoys going to the dog park, brisk walks on leash, and going for runs with his owner for exercise. He pulls hard on leash. Blue knows sit, down, stay, leave it, and lets go. He eats Taste of the Wild dry food, about two cups, twice a day. He loves any and all food. On intake, Blue had a lot of energy and was trying to run around and even jump on the admissions counter. He did sit nicely when asked and took treats gently from counselor’s hand. He allowed collaring and sat nicely for pictures.

05/13/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Before I met Blue, I was told that he loves his toy, and will grab it from his kennel before coming out for a walk. And he did just that! So cute! He’s a stunningly handsome boy in a coat that gleams with good care, his tail wags, he’s playful and fun, has a lively energy, but is also content to lie down with a ball for a good chomp. Surrendered to our care due to ‘personal problems’, we’re told that he’s friendly and outgoing with strangers, lived with an 8yo child and spent time with 4 and 5 year olds, and was relaxed and playful with them, seeming to play more gently with kids, recognizing that they are little people. He lived well with a female pit bull, and plays exuberantly in dog parks. Blue doesn’t guard his stuff, and even when taking away his toy he thinks it’s playing. He’s “very housetrained”, slept in his person’s bed, enjoys going for a run, and of course, playing with toys! Blue showed off his sit, loved playing fetch with me waiting for the throw, pulls on the leash so some leash training will help and/or a harness. He’s happy hanging out on the bench with his ball, and it’s even better when it’s in my lap! SO cute. On the way back inside, I let Blue pick another toy from our toy box and he happily entered his kennel with two soft toys. He’s a lively, fun, playful and gorgeous dog who’s looking for his equivalent in a human partner. He’s a terrific dog, perfect for an active, fun and playful person or family, so if that describes you, Blue is hoping to meet you today!

05/14/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Blue A1111663 KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 5/10/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults, a child (age eight), and another dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and friendly with the dog he lived with and dogs outside. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Blue is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable with a high activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/11/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy. No growling or stiffness. Summary: Blue displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment. He was distracted at times, sniffing the floor, but did display social behavior towards the assessor. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with another dog, Blue is initially uncomfortable with greeting but will then offer brief bouts of play. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/10/17 During his initial medical exam, Blue was active and social. ENERGY LEVEL: Blue’s previous owner reported he had a high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center Blue has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Blue may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs, novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

05/12/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
5/12: When off leash with another dog, Blue is initially uncomfortable with greeting but will then offer brief bouts of play. 5/21: When off leash with another dog, Blue is initially uncomfortable with greeting but will then offer brief bouts of play.

05/11/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1.5 years as reported by previous owner MC scan – negative. History : Owner surrender, no medical concerns reported Subjective: Energetic, jumps around. Allows initial handling but becomes very flighty and fearful with palpation of scrotum – jumps away and turns very slightly as if to nip. Subsequently pt is jumpy every time his flank or thorax is touched (even for auscultation). Muzzled for the rest of the exam. Pt allowed all handling eventually when we moved slowly. Objective BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: Small dermal nodule on head, just between eyes – about 0.7 cm dia, soft, black. Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal 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: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: small nodule on face Plan: 1. Recommend FNA of mass Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088

05/21/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
05/21/17 15:07 S/O: decreased appetite and energy sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso PCR to Idexx 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good

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