CHUNKY – 11857
Gone - 11-27-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 11/27/17
Chunky
**ADOPTED 11/12/17 – RETURNED 11/13/17**DOH HOLD – B**
Hello, my name is Chunky. My animal id is #11857. I am a male gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 06-Nov-2017.
Chunky is being place at risk due to bing diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. He will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. He should go to an experienced dog owner who is prepared to manage a large breed, high energy dog who many need some basic behavior management.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Chunky (who is not chunky) was found by a police officer who brought him to the Manhattan Care Center with a load of praises. Chunky is, without a doubt, a real Titan, a tall and muscular dog, lean, handsomely dressed, and with the strength of a colossus. A kennel is definitely not for him. He needs space. Once leashed, Chunky pulls in directions even unknown to him, making a walk in the street quite an experience. The yard is our the best option to get to know each other. Taking pictures of him is not an easy task. Chunky is in constant movement, sniffing and leaving his scents. He is may be anxious at this point, but he is happy to see staff he recognizes most, goes to them, and wags his tail, standing on his tall hinds to see them better. He briefly rushes after a ball or a toy. Treats are not his focus, and that tells me that he is not himself yet, and needs more time to acclimate to our premises. Still, he comes when called and settles within my arms, even sticking his little tongue out for a kiss. He got me now…he is my boy…and I hope he could be yours, too–happy, relaxed, playful in his new home and with a person to love and look up to. Chunky is at the Manhattan Care Center, and waiting for you.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 73 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -excitable , wagging, playful Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =pant BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment:healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Bloody paw reported, not sure which paw Today pt has no bleeding. R/O minor nail trauma. 1088
S/O -BAR -soft sneezing, mild cough -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 350 mg PO SID x 14 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Chunky approached with a wiggly body and wagging tail. He allowed me to pet him collar him and went into his kennel right away. He took a toy gently and allowed me to take it away while playing.
Basic Information:: Chunky is a large gray and white male dog. He was brought in as a stray on 11/6/17. He has not been to a vet but has no known medical concerns.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: With his finder, Chunky was playful, friendly and affectionate. He approached him with a wiggly body and wagging tail. He play bowed, gave hugs and kisses. In the car ride over he was relaxed. He took treats gently from his finder.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 11/6/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/7/2017
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 follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Chunky displayed high energy and movement throughout his assessment, but body remained soft throughout.
Summary (1):: 11/7: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Chunky follows with a tense body and attempts to mount. He begins to briefly growl when unable to posture himself to mount. He is interrupted by handlers and continues to follow with a tense body immediately afterward. Due to limited observation and history, it is recommended that Chunky be allowed a period of decompression outside of the care center before immediate follow up on behavior around other dogs. Follow up on Chunky’s behavior around other dogs should be conducted taking into consideration the observations made in our care- history around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. Introductions should never be forced, and only conducted at a slow, comfortable pace to dogs who are tolerant and well socialized with other dogs.
Date of intake:: 11/6/2017
Summary:: Chunky had a wiggly body and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/6/2017
Summary:: Chunky was active, playful, and social.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Chunky so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Chunky has a very high activity level and will require daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend daily runs, exercise and play as well as long lasting chews such as kongs and nylabones.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Though Chunky is highly social with his human caretakers, he is extremely strong and has proved difficult to walk on leash. He may display some anxious behavior, but will engage with his care takers, seeking affection and allowing touch.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: Due to size and strength, Chunky would do best with an adopter that has some previous dog experience. No dog parks: Immediate introduction into social settings with other dogs is not recommended until his behavior around them can be followed up on in a stable, more controlled environment.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:: Chunky pulls very hard on leash. He is a very large, strong dog with the capability of pulling over an average adopter. His adopter must be prepared to handle a dog of this size and strength. He may benefit from walking with a harness to diminish some of his strength through leverage. Chunky may jump up when excited. He may benefit from learning the cues ‘sit’ ‘stay’ and ‘down’ to learn to control him impulses. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended when learning leash and basic manners.
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