COOPER – A1096268

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is COOPER. My Animal ID # is A1096268.
I am a neutered male brown and white boxer mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 01/15/2017 from NY 11206, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/15/2017 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 47.2 LBS.

Scanned positive with Chip #985112005866023 BARH – patient, appreciates attention, allows all handling N~ 2 years Reweigh at 47.2lb reflects a weight loss of 6.4lbs. Good appetite. EENT clear Teeth stained Coat dirty. No flea dirt or parasites found. Ambx4 Nails medium NOSF

01/15/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/15/17 14:35 Cooper is a two year old brown and white Boxer mix. He was surrendered by his owner due to behaviors he began to display in the home. Cooper was adopted from ACC and was with his owner for a month. Cooper has been around adults and children ages two and above. He is described as shy around strangers and takes several minutes to warm up to new people. Once he feels comfortable he will engage in gentle play. Owner stated Cooper is aware of his size and will change his play behavior accordingly. With the younger children he was gentle and allows petting and licks them. With the older children he would run around the house with the kids. Cooper will growl at other dogs while on leash, he has not spent time with other dogs in the home while with his owner. Cooper was around two male cats and was described as tolerant owner stated he would ignore the cats. Cooper has bitten within the last ten days. Cooper is walked three times a day and is used to leash walks. He pulls lightly on leash and rarely has accidents indoors. Cooper is not bothered when his food is touched or when a treat is taken away. Cooper is not bothered when bathed or brushed. Cooper will hide when strangers visit the home and will come out when called. Cooper is described as a loving and well trained dog. He loves to play with rope and sticks. Cooper knows the commands sit, stay and give paw. Cooper eats dry food Blue Buffalo brand and is fed two times a day; he loves beef jerky treats. Upon intake Cooper was tense and had a firm body, counselor called to him softly and he slowly wagged his tail. Cooper was scanned (positive) and collared.

01/23/2017 WEB MEMO
A staff member writes : cooper is the perfect furry friend . he always has a clean cage and uses the bathroom outside . he knows sit give me paw and is just an over all good listener . although he comes off alittle shy but once he opens up hes just amazing . please check him out and fall in love !!! A volunteer writes: Have you always wanted a Puggle, but prefer a dog who’s a tiny bit bigger to maximize snuggles, and comes from a shelter to help save lives? Have you dreamed of a loving, happy, slightly smooshy-faced pet who adores people and cuddling? Well, your prayers are answered–Cooper is at the Brooklyn ACC waiting for you! This sweet boy looks JUST like a Puggle in the face, but has the cheer and affection of a boxer packed into a medium-sized wiggly body. Cooper seems housebroken, walks well on a leash, and carries around the kind of joy and enthusiasm for life that you just can’t say no to. Cooper’s tail is always wagging, and even more so when he sees a friend. He is sure to bring a shining light into someone’s life–could it be you? Please come and see him today! Another volunteer writes: Walking through the small-dog area, I do a double-take. What is this big tan lug doing here? Cooper is quiet as a mouse in his cage, though, even as all the others clamor for attention around him, so I almost pass him by. What a huge mistake that would have been! He’s a perfect gentleman as we head out, waiting patiently as I leash him, and quietly matching my pace, though he could easily take me street skiing. He gets down to business straight away, then trots after a few pigeons we see on the street. He breaks into a jog, lopsided ears flapping and orange bandanna whipping in the wind. Cooper, are you laughing?! Later, he sits for treats, taking them eagerly but gently from my hand, and leans his soft, doughy body against mine. What a great first date. Now I see why all the staff smile and call out his name when we pass. If you like the strong, silent type, Cooper is your man. But don’t let the quiet exterior fool you. Underneath is a big goofball and playmate, waiting at the Brooklyn Center for you to discover him.

01/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile Altered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/two cats Behavior toward children: Gentle Behavior toward dogs: Bark and lunge on leash Behavior toward cats: Tolerant FG/RG: Unknown Bite history: Cooper lunged and bit passerby on leash, breaking skin and releasing quickly. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Loving Other notes: Upon intake Cooper was calm and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/9/16 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 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 does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Summary: No concerns were seen on this assessment. PLAYGROUP: Cooper’s previous owner did not provide any information on Cooper’s behavior towards other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Cooper greets a novel female dog displaying nervous body language -a tense face and look aways. Once in the pen, Cooper slowly approaches the female to greet her and tolerant her play solicitations. After their initial greeting, Cooper keeps to himself as he explores the pen. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/8/16 During his initial medical exam Cooper appeared friendly and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Cooper displays a medium activity level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No young children (under 5) Potential challenges: _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (While Cooper has remained social during his stay at our care centers, he may struggle with on leash reactivity. Because this appears to present a challenge outside of the care centers, guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised to assess the behavior and work with it as needed.)

11/09/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Cooper’s previous owner did not provide any information on Cooper’s behavior towards other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Cooper is slightly nervous and uncomfortable when interacting with male and female dogs. He mostly keeps to himself as he explores the pen. The Behavior Department believes that Cooper would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Copper’s comfort level. 11/9: Cooper greets a novel female dog displaying nervous body language -a tense face and look aways. Once in the pen, Cooper slowly approaches the female to greet her and tolerant her play solicitations. After their initial greeting, Cooper keeps to himself as he explores the pen. 11/10: Cooper displays soft body language when greeting a male dog. He displays slightly stiff body language when the dog greets him face to face for a prolonged period of time, but chooses to walk away. He mostly keeps to himself as he explores the pen. 11/11: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Cooper is nervous as greets the other dogs. As the session continues, Cooper relaxes and is able to socialize and displays soft body language throughout the session. 11/12- 11/14: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Cooper displays stiff body language when other dogs approach him. He then chooses to approach the other dogs, displaying stiff body language when he is close to them. He then play bows, soliciting play but when the other dogs begin to bounce, he begins to correct them. 11/16-11/30: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Cooper is nervous -displaying a tense face- as he explores the pen. He is slightly social, slowly approaching other dogs to sniff them. 12/1: Cooper is less nervous as he socializes in a group of calm male and female dogs. 12/2: When a dog solicits play, Cooper runs away. 12/3: Cooper displays soft body language when interacting with calm male and female dogs.

01/15/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive with Chip #985112005866023 BARH – patient, appreciates attention, allows all handling N~ 2 years Reweigh at 47.2lb reflects a weight loss of 6.4lbs. Good appetite. EENT clear Teeth stained Coat dirty. No flea dirt or parasites found. Ambx4 Nails medium NOSF

11/25/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
microchip scan positive 985112005866023 neutered male approximately 2 yrs old BARH EENT: WNL 53.6lbs; BCS: 3.5 clean hair coat friendly, allowed all handling up to date on all vaccines, flea treatment scheduled on 12/8

 

 

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