CHAMP – A1107313

 

Manhattan Center

My name is CHAMP. My Animal ID # is A1107313.
I am a neutered male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 03/28/2017 from NY 10451, owner surrender reason stated was OWN ARREST.

04/13/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Champ A1107313 was placed At Risk for Behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/13/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is – Normal, Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 46.0 LBS.

Booster Date: 4/13/17 Canine DAPP Product Name: Nobivac 1-DAPPv Serial Number: 02121702B Location of Vaccination: RFL

03/28/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/28/17 23:40 champ allowed handling in side shelter was friendly.

03/31/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: As I pass his kennel, Champ is doing his best to get my attention, and it works! He’s so anxious to get outside to go potty, which he does for so long I was worried he’d topple over! Good boy, Champ! He pulls hard on the leash, so will benefit from some leash training, and is alert, curious and still anxious in this new setting. Champ joined us with his fur shaved, we don’t know why, and he has a boo boo on his head which is healing. His tail never stops wagging as he surveys everything new, and in a backyard pen spends his time exploring and sniffing all the good scents. Champ comes into my lap from time to time for a quick hug and a kiss, then runs off to explore again, and then back with a nudge to my hand to pet him again. As new people come into the yard, Champ gives a stand up hug in greeting. Champ will need to be an only dog, and needs stability, time to feel safe and secure in his new environment. We can only guess at his past based on current behavior, but can be optimistic about his future with your help.

04/11/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 3/28/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/30/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor’s hand, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth, distracted by sniffing other things. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, distracted. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Champ was highly distracted throughout his assessment, sniffing the floor and walls and not focusing on the asssessor. He allowed all handling. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Due to the circumstances under which Champ arrived into the care center, his history around other dogs is unknown. Champ displayed defensive behavior during his initial off leash interaction with the helper dog. He has not yet been introduced further to other dogs while in our care. Due to Champ’s high level of discomfort during interaction and limited observation, the behavior department feels that Champ would be most comfortable as the only resident dog at this time. Follow up on Champ’s behavior around other dogs should be conducted using force free, positive reinforcement based methods. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/28/17 During his initial medical exam, Champ was tense. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Champ 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: When Champ was on leash in the assessment room, a staff member entered the room. Champ reacted by lunging, barking, and growling at him. The staff member immediately left the room, but Champ continued to lunge, bark and, and growl towards the door. He was able to be interrupted to be given treats, but as soon as he finished the treats he would return to reacting.  This continued for a few minutes, until he was taken out of the room.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced, adult only home (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No children (under 13): Due to the reactivity seen in the care center, we recommend an adult only home. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Reactivity towards other humans has been seen in the care center (lunging, growling). We do not know if this will present a challenge outside of the care centers, but guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly advised to assess this behavior or any other that appears, and modify/manage as needed. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center Champ has been observed to react to other dogs and human passerby on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Champ may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

03/30/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Due to the circumstances under which Champ arrived into the care center, his history around other dogs is unknown. Champ displayed defensive behavior during his initial off leash interaction with the helper dog. He has not yet been introduced further to other dogs while in our care. Due to Champ’s high level of discomfort during interaction and limited observation, the behavior department feels that Champ would be most comfortable as the only resident dog at this time. Follow up on Champ’s behavior around other dogs should be conducted using force free, positive reinforcement based methods. 3/30: Champ begins to hard bark and lunge toward other dogs in the yard upon seeing them on leash. When allowed to approach and greet on-leash, Champ continues to display this behavior. Champ is muzzled for interaction due to safety concern. Upon entering the pen, Champ displays a tense body and runs up to the female greeter while growling. He avoids and maintains a tense body continues to growl when the female greeter dog approaches or solicits playful behavior. 4/6: Champ is allowed to interact without a muzzle. He maintains a tense body and high tail throughout interaction. He offers correction when the greeter dog approaches too closely. 4/8-4/10: Champ continues to be uncomfortable with interactions with another dog. He is tense during greeting and will growl when the other dog solicits.

03/29/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Findings History Subjective shaved, with clipped burn on neck. bloody mark on head, history of being hit with pan Observed Behavior – playful Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 100 R = pant BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: minor staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, clipper burn on coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment minor abrasions Plan no treatment, neuter

03/31/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
03/31/17 15:44 S/O: BARH BCS 4/9 – mm pink; H/L nsf – no c/s/v/d observed or reported – snp abd, amb x 4 – u/g nsf A: Hx of abrasions healing on head and clipped hair – ok for neuter surgery – 0577 DVM Intake Exam Findings History Subjective shaved, with clipped burn on neck. bloody mark on head, history of being hit with pan Observed Behavior – playful Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 100 R = pant BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: minor staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, clipper burn on coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment minor abrasions Plan no treatment, neuter

 

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