CHIEF ZIGGY aka BRINX – A1058901

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is CHIEF ZIGGY. My Animal ID # is A1058901.
I am a male white germ shepherd and labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/25/2016 from OUT OF NYC, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/29/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 54.2 LBS.

VET CHECK – CONFIRM CIRDC BAR. ACTIVE AND ATTENTION SEEKING. NO COUGHING OR NASAL DISCHARGE NORMAL RESPIRATORY RATE AND EFFORT, NO RASPY BREATHING A: NO CONCERNS ON EXAM, NO SIGNS OF CIRDC AT THIS TIME P: OK TO CONTINUE COURSE OF DOXYCYCLINE BUT DOES NOT HAVE TO MOVE TO ISOLATION EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

06/25/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/25/16 15:59hrs Chief was adopted 7 months ago. Chief is described as goofy, playful, energetic, and excitable loyal and affectionate. He has recently lived in a home with teenagers and adults. Chief is very playful with them. Chief also lived with two small dogs but he was aggressive with them. His owner noticed that Chief has a high prey drive. When he notices the small dogs in the home or any other small animal outside, he barks wildly and attempts to go after them. He has not interacted with other dogs outside of the home. BEHAVIOR Chief spends most of the day lying down or following his adopters teenage son around the home. Chief doesn’t mind if he is approached or touched while eating. Chief is bathed at least 1x a month. He attempts to get away when bathed. Chief enjoys being petted and giving attention. Chief is crated when he is left alone during the day and is well behaved. He is separated from the other two dogs in the home by a baby gate. His adopter stated that Chief is obedient and well behaved and doesn’t attempt to go after the other resident dogs. When he notices other people outside of the home he will bark at them. When he is approached while being walked Chief will bark at them. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Chief knows the commands “sit and paw.” He enjoys chewing up balls especially large sports balls. He likes to play fetch and tug. Chief is house broken and is walked at least 3x a day in the back yard. He is always on a leash and will pull strongly at times. He enjoys running in the yard while on a tether rope. He is fed Alpo and Pedigree wet food once in the morning and Old Roy dry dog food throughout the day. He sleeps in his crate or in the room with his adopter’s son. DURING INTAKE Chief would bark and lunge after dogs and people in the lobby. When he was approached he would jump up and bark but calm down once he was approached and allowed to sniff at the Admissions Counselor. He accepted treats and responded well to sit. He was collared, scanned for a microchip (positive) and photographed.

WEB MEMO
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06/28/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chief Ziggy previously lived with adults and a teenager. The owner stated Chief was friendly, playful, and affectionate and would follow the teenager around the house. The owner describes Chief as goofy, playful, energetic, and excitable loyal and affectionate. The owner mentioned Chief also lived with two small dogs but he was reactive towards them, he would bark wildly and attempt to go after them. It was reported by the owner Chief is house broken, crate trained and well behaved when home alone. At intake it was reported Chief was jump and bark but once approach by the counselor he was calm and relaxed, he allowed all handling. During SAFER Chief Ziggy came into the assessment room very loose and wiggly, he was friendly and super playful towards the assessor. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Chief joins the game during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Chief was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Chief Ziggy appears to be a high-energy dog that will likely do best with an adopter prepared to provide mental and physical stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy. Due to some concerns stated from the previous owner Chief can be reactive to small breed animals, the behavior department feels he can be suitable for an experience adopter and we recommend no small breed animals in the home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. 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 gently pulls back his paw. Dog licks hand. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently 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: Chief Ziggy is a hyper-motivated player. He greets the other dog with a large play bow and a lot of wiggles. Once the gate opens he explodes into the pen with high energy right up into the other dogs face and jumps around on her back. She gives him a clear correction and he responds immediately, but only briefly.

11/27/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
11/27/15: When off leash with other dogs, Brinx is very forward at the gate so he is muzzled. Once in the pen, he greets softly and is tolerant of solicitation. The muzzle is removed and he engages in brief bouts of play. He is a bit pushy while playing but takes correction well. 6/26: Chief Ziggy’s (previously known as Brinx) owner stated that he needed to separate him from the other two dogs in the home because he would bark wildly and go after them. Chief Ziggy is a hyper-motivated player. He greets the other dog with a large play bow and a lot of wiggles. Once the gate opens he explodes into the pen with high energy right up into the other dogs face and jumps around on her back. She gives him a clear correction and he responds immediately, but only briefly. He also interacts with the handlers and is extremely anxious- whining, jumping and constantly moving. 6/27: We attempted to introduce Chief Ziggy to a high energy, rowdy player but she greeted him at the gate stiffly and began barking most likely because he was pacing frantically and jumping up onto the gate.

06/28/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating was EXPERIENCE
Scanned positive with Chip #981020017013169 QARH – mildly depressed, responds well to handling, allows all. M~ 3 years Breathing heavily, hoarse raspy cough. Set up Doxy; VC requested. Ears, eyes clear Nose – no nasal discharge, but breathing loudly and heavily. Teeth – lightly stained. Coat clean – no flea dirt or parasites noted Ambx4 Nails short NOSF

06/29/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
VET CHECK – CONFIRM CIRDC BAR. ACTIVE AND ATTENTION SEEKING. NO COUGHING OR NASAL DISCHARGE NORMAL RESPIRATORY RATE AND EFFORT, NO RASPY BREATHING A: NO CONCERNS ON EXAM, NO SIGNS OF CIRDC AT THIS TIME P: OK TO CONTINUE COURSE OF DOXYCYCLINE BUT DOES NOT HAVE TO MOVE TO ISOLATION EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

Generated on Jun 29 2016 6:00PM

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MALE, WHITE, GERM SHEPHERD / LABRADOR RETR, 3 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 11/25/2015, From NY 11411, DueOut Date 11/25/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: hyper! very friendly, wiggly, attempting to get close to handler Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 41.1

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