BOBBY – 18682
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SAFE 01/29/18
Bobby
Hello, my name is Bobby. My animal id is #18682. I am a male brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 19-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Bobby is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we suggest that Bobby would be best suited to an experienced dog home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Hablas Espaol? Bobby does and English too! Sit, stay, come here, give paw, and lay down are among his known commands and with a taste for dog treats I’ll bet there’s plenty more he’d be happy to learn with the right motivation. His default expression is hang-dog serious but don’t be fooled, Bobby likes to run and play as much as the next pup and when he breaks into a smile it’s like sunshine breaking through clouds–beautiful and heartwarming. Friendly and affectionate, he greets everyone he sees like a BFF and we’re told he lived and played gently with toddlers and even babies in his previous home. Bobby strolls very nicely on leash, seems house trained and sits on command to politely mouth treats from my hand. Given his lanky good looks and eagerness to sniff absolutely everything when out on a walk there must surely be some Hound dog up his family tree and apparently he’s got a penchant for chasing cats too so no feline siblings for this guy! Soft and sweet by nature, bilingual Bobby would fit perfectly into almost any home and he can’t wait to be back where he belongs, safe in the arms of a loving family. If you’re very lucky, it could be yours!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 53.25 lbs
19/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 Microchip noted on Intake? placed on intake Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : OS Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – – anxious on PE but allowed for a full exam without issue. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = – P = 90 R = WNL BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: did not conduct b/c put muzzle on a a precaution PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Two descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, hairy coat flaky, focal area of alopecia on top of head (5cm circumference), no pruritic, no erythema CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: – Assessment: healthy Skin- atopy, food allergy, demodex Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Neuter Monitor: area of alopecia on head for progression or irritation to Buddy SURGERY: Okay for surgery
23/01/2018
S/O: Reported coughing. Examination revealed QAR and clear nasal discharge at corner of the nares. A: CIRDC Plan: Move to Iso Doxycycline 10mg/kg: 240 mg SID PO for 14 days Cerenia 2mg/kg 60mg SID PO for 3 days Recheck in 3 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Bobby was panting a little and whimpering because he was trying to play with a dog in the room over, Bobby was a little anxious and began pacing. Bobby was collared and muzzled by the owner but allowed all handling. Bobby was very receptive to commands.
Basic Information:: Bobby is a 5 year old unaltered large mixed breed that the owner got as a gift when Bobby was 2 months old. The owner is surrendering because of personal issues. Bobby’s last vert visit was last year for routine vaccines.
Previously lived with:: adults and children
How is this dog around strangers?: Bobby is very friendly around strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Bobby has lived with toddlers and infants, he is very relaxed with them and plays gently with them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Bobby has never been around other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Bobby chases cats and will freeze when he comes across them.
Resource guarding:: Bobby is not bothered when his food bowl is touched while he eats or if a treat or toy is taken from him.
Bite history:: Bobby has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Bobby is not bothered when he is taken off furniture, when he is disturbed while he sleeps. when he is brushed, or when he is bathed. The owner has never trimmed Bobby’s nails. Bobby barks when the doorbell rings.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Bobby is described as extremely friendly. The owner’s favorite thing about Bobby is how much he likes to play. Bobby’s favorite thing to do is go out. When the owner is home, Bobby follows him around. Bobby likes to play with balls and he loves playing fetch. Bobby has been kept mostly indoors and when taken out, he uses the grass. Bobby sleeps on his own bed. Bobby is fed 3 cups of an unknown variety of dry food a day. Bobby knows commands such as sit, stay, come here, give paw, and lay down. Bobby knows commands in English and Spanish. On a leash, Bobby does not pull. The owner has never taken Bobby off leash.
Date of intake:: 1/19/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 5 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and children (toddlers and infants)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and gently playful
Behavior toward cats:: Freezes and chases them
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Bobby is described as extremely friendly with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/21/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Bobby was initially interested in sniffing around the room, but approached the assessor with some coaxing and exhibited social behavior. For much of the assessment, Bobby was focused on sniffing the room and things in the room, but he allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behavior.
Summary:: DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: The previous owner of Bobby did not describe history around other dogs. Bobby has initially displayed tense body language when greeting dogs in the care center, at times softening and displaying brief interest in play. He has not yet been introduced to another male dog in the care center. Future introductions should be conducted at a slow pace, with socialized, respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 1/20: When introduced off leash to a female greeter dog, Bobby is initially tense and remains highly alert and somewhat fixated on the dog throughout the interaction.
Summary (2):: 1/22: Bobby is initially tense with high tail when greeting the female helper dog. He softens slightly, and follows while sniffing. He tolerates play but does not engage fully.
Date of intake:: 1/19/2018
Summary:: Bobby was panting, whimpering, and pacing but allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 1/19/2018
Summary:: Bobby appeared anxious but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Bobby’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
Recommendations:: No cats
Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Bobby has been observed to react to human passerby while on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling). Boby may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than people and novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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