CONSTANTINE – A1095969

Brooklyn Center

My name is CONSTANTINE. My Animal ID # is A1095969.
I am a male br brindle and white mastiff and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/05/2016 from NY 11377, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/17/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 86.8 LBS.

11/17/16 Monitor for CIRDC S/O: BAR. Attention seeking. Decreased appetite (ate about half) EENT: Moderate seromucoid nasal discharge H/L: Sneezing A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 450mg po q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC Excellent prognosis

11/05/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/05/16 15:05 Behavior while with finder: Constantine was very friendly with his finder and enjoyed being pet and rubbed. Constantine knows the commands sit, stay, laydown and give paw. Constantine was very friendly and gentle towards the finder’s one year old daughter. Intake Behavior: Constantine allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression. Constantine has a loose body, wagging tail and took treats gently from staff.

11/16/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Constantine is the kind of dog that can’t make it far without getting stopped for compliments. But he is not just a stunning dog, he is a really wonderful dog, too! Despite his size, he has been perfect on leash whenever I’ve walked him (unless he sees something exciting, like another dog), seems housebroken, and is a superstar at basic commands (he already knows “sit,” “down” and “paw”). When I bring him in the yard he loves to play fetch and sometimes, when it’s time to go in, he tries to negotiate with me (with both his bark and his eyes), before deciding it’s time to play catch-me-if-you-can. He wasn’t particularly demanding of affection at first with me, but after a few outings together, he’s revealed that even Roman emperors have a cuddly side. He’ll prop his paws up on me (and make me feel short!), lean all of his weight against me when I pet him, lick my face clean, and even threaten to go belly up! His finder tells us that Constantine was very friendly and gentle towards the one year old in the home…what a guy!! He is ready to turn heads on your block and warm hearts in your home…come see him at Brooklyn ACC!

11/08/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Finder kept for two days Intact, Stray Previously lived with: Adult/one year old child Behavior toward children: Constantine was very friendly and gentle towards the finder’s one year old daughter Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Unknown Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Constantine knows the commands “sit”, “stay”, “lay down” and “give paw”. Other notes: Constantine allowed all handling during intake, maintaining a loose/wiggly body. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/8/16 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 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: No concerns were seen during the assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Constantine was brought in as a stray so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash with other dogs, Constantine displays soft body language when interacting with a female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated but responds well to handler interruptions. When introduced to a soft, calm male, Constantine begins to bark and growl at the other intact male. They are not introduced. The Behavior Department recommends that Constantine be placed in a home with calm female dogs, possible neutered males, and that a proper dog-dog interaction be conducted to ensure compatibility. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/06/16 During his initial medical examination, Constantine readily allowed all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: Constantine displays a medium activity level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience) _x_No dog parks.

11/07/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Constantine was brought in as a stray so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. 11/7: When off leash with other dogs, Constantine greets the female helper with a soft posture and exchanges sniffs. He becomes slightly sexually motivated, attempts to mount several times but does listen to the handler’s interruptions. 11/9: When introduced to a soft, calm male, Constantine begins to bark and growl at the other intact male. They are not introduced. 11/16: When introduced to a playful female, Constantine is sexually motivated, persistently attempting to mount her after the handlers interrupt. When she solicits play, Constantine becomes uncomfortable and begins to growl.

11/06/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Sociable, tolerate handling No signs of aggression Intact male, 4 years old Moderate tartar and gingivitis Ears dirty- cleaned Eyes clear No ticks and fleas Skin dry and light calouses on elbows Amb x 4 Barh

11/17/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
11/17/16 Monitor for CIRDC S/O: BAR. Attention seeking. Decreased appetite (ate about half) EENT: Moderate seromucoid nasal discharge H/L: Sneezing A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 450mg po q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC Excellent prognosis

 

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