CANE – A1116142

CANE – A1116142

**SAFER: EXPERIENCED HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / BROWN, PIT BULL MIX, 7 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/21/2017, From NY 10035, DueOut Date 06/21/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: negative, assigned, could not place 981020021293971 Sex: intact male Age: reported 7y, seems young (appx 7y or <), DVM confirmation Mentation: BARH Eyes: very slight opacity Ears: some light waxy d/c Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining to moderate in back If abnormal BCS: WNL 5/9 Skin: some pressure sores on feet, callused elbows, some skin tags Hair Coat: dirty as if outdoors, stain around collar area Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allowed handling, wagging, fearful when restrained for blood/MC (bunny kicking, screaming), did not persist due to stress Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 56.0

A volunteer writes:
Summer’s heat is finally here but luckily for you the coolest dog on the block just arrived at our Manhattan Care Center and he’s single and ready to mingle…meet super senior Cane! Laid back, quietly philosophical and robustly middle-aged, he’s the four-legged personification (dogification?) of the title character in The Big Lebowski and just like his namesake all he really wants is to take things as easy as possible and live life his way, in peace. From chilling in his kennel to sedately sauntering down the street to sniffing a path through the park and posing for photos like a pro, nothing fazes ‘The Dude’ and his whole manner is gentle as a summer breeze. He may not a big snuggler but he still enjoys petting (and treats!) and greets other dogs with keen but amiable interest. We’re told he was a family pet in his previous life, getting along well with both kids and strangers, and as we pass a group of youngsters play-fighting in the sandpit his ears perk up and he softly wags his tail in approval. Cane seems to be extremely house trained and knows commands for come and sit (following them especially well for a tasty reward) and you couldn’t ask for an easier leash walking companion either, nothing but slow and steady strolling with the occasional tiny pull to meet other pups. Like bowling, life is made up of strikes and gutters, ups and downs, and even though it’s thrown him more gutterballs than strikes lately, our noble Cane still holds his beautiful head high and tries hard to keep his spirits and his tail up. A wonderful friend, a proven pet and a genuinely charming character, Cane is a catch any way you slice things. If you’ve been searching for a loyal yet low-key companion to join you for stress-relieving morning snuggles, lazy lunchtime strolls or relaxing nights on the couch then look no further, you’ve met your match. He’d love to go home as soon as possible but until then, The Dude abides. Do yourself a favor and come meet him today.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

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 closed.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff.

Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dogs sniffs toy.

Summary: During squeeze, Cane immediately stiffened when his paw was touched.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

Pending

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:

Upon intake, Cane allowed handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Cane allowed handling but became tense when restrained.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Cane so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is an 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 some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below)

_X_No young children (under 5)  : Due to stiffening immediately when his paw was touched, we recommend a home without young children. Older, respectful children  should have an in depth interaction prior to adoption.

Potential challenges:

_X_Handling/touch sensitivity: Cane has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is touching his paw. It is important to always go slow and give Cane the option to walk away from any social interaction. Cane should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Cane’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Cane may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

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