CEASER aka CEASAR- A1122305

CEASER aka CEASAR – A1122305

**SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME **

MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 08/26/2017, From NY 11411, DueOut Date 08/26/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary  Estimated age: ~1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Very friendly, loose, and wiggly. Tried to hump tech once during PE.  P = wnl R = wnl eup BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no parasites noted, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Plan CTM while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Ok to schedule for surgery
Weight 62.4

A volunteer writes: Ceaser is SO handsome, charming and sweet that he leaves everyone that crosses his path starstruck! Based on his ever-wigging back end and lovey-dovey eyes, it’s easy to see he is equally smitten with his admirers, too! He is a stocky chocolate loaf cake, and I didn’t think he could possibly get any cuter, but accessorize him with a toy and Ceaser does in fact manage to get cuter! He carries them around the block, keeps them in tow as he cocks his head at curious noises, and even plays with them in his cage (an expert at making lemonade out of lemons!). We’re told he has lived harmoniously with small children (he liked to play chase with them), has never lived or interacted much with other animals (but isn’t bothered when passing them on walks), enjoys baths, and might tend to chew on things when left alone (but does fine in a crate). He is super playful and has a lot of love to give…come to Brooklyn ACC and make him your sidekick!

PROFILE :

BASIC INFORMATION: Ceaser is a large, brown dog that is 1 years old. The owner has had Ceaser since a puppy. The owner is surrendering Ceaser due to landlord conflict. Ceaser has no known illness.

SOCIALIZATION: Ceaser has lived with small children ages 9years old and 10 years old. Around the children he was affectionate and always solicit attention. He displays the same behavior around the 2 adults in the home. When strangers come over Ceaser wags his tail and approaches to sniff. He allows to be petted by strangers. He has never lived with dog or cats. On long walks around the neighborhood he is not bothered by the neighborhood dogs or stray cats in the area.

BEHAVIOR: Ceaser has never had a bite history. He is friendly towards strangers and children. He is house trained and gets 3 times a day walks. He has never had his nails trimmed. However he enjoys being bathed and brushed his coat. Ceaser is not bothered when touching his food bowl while eating or removing toys from his mouth. He does not get on furniture and is relaxed when restrained. When left alone in the home he is crated for 8 hours the most. When he is left outside his crate he tends to chew on things.

FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW: Ceaser is described as friendly, loving and playful. He enjoy being around the owner and follow the owner around the house. He enjoys spending time chewing on bones, playing chase with the children or fetching for the ball. His favorite dog food is Blue Buffole dry. For treats the owner prepares a bowl of cooked chicken and white rice. Ceaser knows the commands sit and in which means go to bed.

BEHAVIOR DURING ITNAKE: Ceaser was friendly and excitable. He allowed being collard, scanned and photographed.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile

Unaltered male, owner surrender (length of time in previous home 1 year)

Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 2 children (ages 9, and 10 years old)

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly

Behavior toward children: Affectionate

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Behavior toward cats: Unknown

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Yes, Ceaser is also crate trained, and does well up to 8 hours a day.

Energy level/descriptors: Ceaser is described as friendly, loving and playful.

Other Notes: When left outside the crate Ceaser will chew on items in the home.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He 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 open for at least a portion of the assessment item.

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

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed.

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.

Summary: During the handling assessment Ceaser displayed a high energy.

He was playful and social towards the assessor, and showed no concerning behavior.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash at the Care Center, Ceaser is uncomfortable around other dogs. He displays a tense body when introduced to a novel female and growls and barks at the novel male dogs. Ceasar’s previous guardian reported that he is not bother by dogs when he sees them on the street. The Behavior Department recommends that Ceasar be the only resident dog.

8/27: Ceaser greets the novel female with a tense body and exchanges genital sniffs. He becomes sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount and responds to interruptions by handlers. Ceaser spends most of the rest of his session exploring the yard and occasionally checks in with the other dog.

8/28: Ceaser enters the pen with intense energy, panting and pacing frantically. When he meets a neutered male and an intact male through the gate he immediately begins to growl and bark at them. He was not introduced due to the intensity of the behavior he was displaying.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

Ceaser was friendly and excitable. He allowed being collard, scanned and photographed.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During the initial examination Ceaser was very friendly, loose, and wiggly. Attempted to mount during PE.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Ceaser displays high energy in the care center. We recommend daily mental and physical stimulation to direct his energy and enthusiasm. 

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the (behaviors outlined below).

_X_Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Ceasar has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Ceaser should not visit dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Ceaser associate dogs with things enjoys like toys or treats

Potential challenges:

_X_Destructive behavior: Ceaser is reported to chew on items when left alone outside of his crate for long periods, no specification on what items, so we advise future adopters to make sure to provide mentally and physically stimulating, appropriate chew toys to keep Ceaser occupied when left alone.

 

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