BUTCH – 19025

BUTCH – 19025

Intake Date: 1/24/18  Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Blue  Sex: Green  Age: 1 year

Weight: 40 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: 1-2 years based on dentition and energy level Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative on LVT exam, MC placed at that time
History : Stray, no health hx available Subjective: Energetic, danced into the exam room Observed Behavior – Relaxed, allows all handling, jumps up on examiner, wags tail constantly Objective : BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9, good muscling EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, 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 Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Apparently healthy young adult male dog Prognosis: Excellent  Plan: Neuter, adopt  SURGERY:  Okay for surgery

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: I found Butch with a crowd of admirers in front of his door, all phones out, videotaping him and asking him to sit. Yes, Butch sits without treats, just on command. He so enjoyed the company. Time to go out…Butch is leashed in no time and ready for his walk around the block. He does pull some but nothing I can not manage. He so would love to meet other dogs. His tail his wagging, can we, can we..? You had your chance at playgroup with your friends this morning. Tomorrow is another day. Butch is a young adult very close to puppy hood. He is sociable, super friendly, likes caresses, does not mind to be outfitted with a scarf and absolutely loves treats for which he will show endless sits. He did not play ball with me but Butch is so eager to please that I am sure he will learn in no time. Butch is a very good looking little guy, very medium size, well made and well dressed who will make an amazing forever best friend once he knows he will be loved again…Come and meet Butch at the Manhattan Care Center.

My medical notes are…

31-Jan-2018 Vet Notes: S/O  -BAR, appears energetic and friendly  -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted or reported  -neuter site CDI, no significant scrotal erythema or swelling  A  1. healthy adult, doing well post op  P : continue post op pain management

2-Feb-2018  Vet Notes:  S/O: BAR, ate food, intermittent sneezing. Mild serous nasal dis-c  A: CIRDC  Plan: Move to ISO  1) 200 mg Doxycycline SID PO for 14 days
2) Cerenia 60 mg tab SID PO for 3 days  3) Re-ck in 3 and 7 days

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 25-Jan-2018

Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

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 dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.

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. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.

Summary: Butch approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up in a social manner. He jumped up several times during the assessment playfully, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.

PLAY GROUP:

Butch has displayed interest in exuberant play with dogs in the care center. The behavior department feels he may be most compatible with other dogs who are highly playful and social.

1/24: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Butch is exuberant and engages in rough play. Butch attempts to persist play despite receiving correction from the other dog.

1/25: Butch engages in rough play with male and female dogs, taking frequent breaks in between.

1/26: Butch is overwhelmed by a highly rambunctious female and does not engage in play with her when she solicits obnoxiously, instead seeking exit.

1/28-29: Butch engages in rough play with other dogs.

Date of intake: 24-Jan-2018

Summary: Butch was social.

Date of initial: 24-Jan-2018

Summary: Butch allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Butch so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, 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.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Butch has been highly social with handlers throughout his stay at the care center. He seeks attention from volunteers and staff constantly and solicits petting and interaction. He displays typical puppy behaviors and enjoys time outside of his kennel.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

 

Potential challenges: Basic manners/poor impulse control

Potential challenges comments: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Butch jumps up a lot on people. It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.

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