CUPID aka JUDAS – A1101640

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is CUPID. My Animal ID # is A1101640.
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 RETURN on 02/20/2017 from NY 11237, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

02/22/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Cupid A1101640 is atrisk due to New Hope Only behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/20/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 54.2 LBS.

applied advantage topically 2.75 cc pyrantel orally

02/20/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/20/17 22:04 Cupid is a 1 year old Neutered, American pit-bull, he came to the previous owner’s home from ACC. The owner had Cupid for a month before they surrendered him because of behavior concerns. Cupid has no health issues or injures, and has not recently been seen by the vet. Socialization: Around strangers Cupid is very friendly he likes licking and jumping on every one he meets. Cupid has not been around children, but has interacted with other dogs and very rough when he is around them and becomes very mouthy and likes to wrestle. Behavior: Cupid has several bite incidents; The first incident occurred when Cupid’s owner was leaving the home. Cupid jump on the owner and bite her arm and starting pull on her arm, he finally let go once the owner pushed Cupid off and he left a two wounds on her arm. Another incident occurred when Cupid’s owner was eating food at the table. Cupid jumped up and tried to eat the food from the plate, and bit his owner’s hand when she tried to push him away. The last incident took place while the owner was walking Cupid he was approached by another dog. Cupid began to sniff the Dog however grew tense when the dog tried to sniff him back. Cupid bared teeth and jump on the dog grabbing the dog by the neck. When cupid’s owner intervened Cupid turned around and bit the owner’s arm. The owner and the dog were unharmed with no wounds. If an individual tries to touch Cupid’s food bowl he isn’t bothered and allows it to be removed. Cupid is not bothered when someone is touching his paw. During bathing Cupid is slightly tense but will allow individual to wash him. When an unfamiliar person or family member comes to the house or owner Cupid is very friendly and will try to engage in play. For a new family: Cupid was described as playful, affectionate, and pushy by his previous family. He has a very high activity level and often enjoys playing fetch with tennis balls and tug a war with rope toys. Cupid’s favorite thing to cuddle with his owner and play with ropes toys. Cupid is feed dry 2 times a day. Cupid is mostly house trained but has accidents in the home a few times a week and goes outside to use the bathroom 4 times a day. Cupid has been crate trained, and usually sleeps in his crate and while on leash he pulls hard. Cupid is taking off leash to use the bathroom but will come back if you offer him treats.

01/17/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Although so quiet in his kennel, it was clear he was hoping I’d pick him next for a walk. Our boy is stunning — long legs, elegant, gorgeous face, perfect weight…I mean he could be the cover of Doggie GQ. He’s that handsome. Our first stop once outside was Cupid taking care of ‘business’, and off we go to the park. He does pull on the leash, so a harness and/or some leash training will help. Stand up hugs and kisses, and all was forgiven, as this awesome dog won my heart. Off leash in a pen, he prances like a thoroughbred horse, his long, elegant legs high stepping as if to music. Cupid loved playing with a ball, got the zoomies briefly, and was so obviously happy I hated bringing him back to his kennel. Clearly a cherished companion before he joined us, Cupid is hoping to find a new person or family to love and take care of. He’s hoping you’ll stop by to meet him today.

02/22/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 02/20/17 Neutered, owner surrender (in home for one month) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Rough, mouthy Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes; Cupid once jumped on the owner when she was leaving the home, pulled on her arm and left two puncture wounds. On another occasion, Cupid broke skin on the owner’s hand when she attempted to push him away. On a separate occasion Cupid was being walking on leash and while being sniffed by another dog Cupid bared teeth and lunged at the dog and had his mouth around the dog’s neck, when owner went to pull Cupid away he turned and redirected onto her arm – no broken skin during this incident. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Playful, affectionate, and pushy — high energy level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 01/17/17 Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, panting, jump ups between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps on Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Cupid displayed no behavioral concerns on his assessment. He did show a high amount of energy, jumping up and in constant motion. Cupid will need daily physical exercise such as runs, walks, and play, and mental stimulation, such as Kongs and puzzle toys. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Cupid’s previous owner, Cupid has interacted with other dogs and very rough when he is around them and becomes very mouthy and likes to wrestle. During Cupid’s first stay at the Care Center, Cupid was uncomfortable with interacting but will socialize with male and female dogs. He briefly engages when solicited with soft play, but when it becomes more exuberant he is, again, uncomfortable and will move away from the helper dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 02/20/17 During his initial medical examination, Cupid allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owners describe Cupid as a high-energy dog. In the care center he has been active and enthusiastic. He may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when he becomes overstimulated. Cupid will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help her to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Cupid be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Cupid to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Cupid to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Cupid presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_House soiling _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended _X_Social hyper-arousal _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition: Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression

01/19/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Cupid’s previous owner, Cupid has interacted with other dogs and very rough when he is around them and becomes very mouthy and likes to wrestle. During Cupid’s first stay at the Care Center, Cupid was uncomfortable with interacting but will socialize with male and female dogs. He briefly engages when solicited with soft play, but when it becomes more exuberant he is, again, uncomfortable and will move away from the helper dog. 2/21: During Cupid’s current stay at the Care Center, Cupid displays loose and wiggly body language when greeting a novel female dog. He attempts to solicit gentle play, but displays uncomfortable and stiff body language when engaging. He spends the remainder of his session displaying soft body language as he explores the pen. 2/22: Cupid displays bouncy body language when interacting with a playful male dog. He mounts the other male once, and is tolerant of the male mounting him. He spends most of his session exploring the pen.

02/20/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN POSITIVE 02/20/17 13:26 BAR HYPER PUPPY O: EYES, EARS, NOSE CLEAN GOOD HAIRCOAT AMBULATORY MALE NEUTERED A: APH P: MONITOR 01/23/17 17:05 on VC for sneezing and serous nasal discharge already left building with adopter when attempted to do exam 01/17/17 12:18 s/o: reports of licking RHpaw. exam:nsf patient very wiggly during exam but no discomfort or redness seen a: it has been snowy lately so this may be salt related. P: no treatment at this time. if symptoms recur, examine with handler 1/15/17 BARH scan negative neutered male clean teeth clean EEN clean coat allows handling NOSF

01/17/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
01/17/17 12:18 s/o: reports of licking RHpaw. exam:nsf patient very wiggly during exam but no discomfort or redness seen a: it has been snowy lately so this may be salt related. P: no treatment at this time. if symptoms recur, examine with handler 1/15/17 BARH scan negative neutered male clean teeth clean EEN clean coat allows handling NOSF

Generated on Feb 22 2017 6:00PM

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NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 1 yr
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 01/15/2017, From NY 10474, DueOut Date 01/19/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary BARH scan negative neutered male clean teeth clean EEN clean coat allows handling NOSF
Weight 52.0

A volunteer writes:  Although so quiet in his kennel, it was clear he was hoping I’d pick him next for a walk.   Our boy is stunning – long legs, elegant, gorgeous face, perfect weight…I mean he could be the cover of Doggie GQ he’s that handsome.   Our first stop once outside was Judas taking care of ‘business’ and off we go to the park.  He does pull on the leash so a harness and/or some leash training will help.  Stand up hugs and kisses and all was forgiven as this awesome dog won my heart.  Off leash in a pen he prances like a thoroughbred horse, his long, elegant legs high stepping as if to music.  Judas loved playing with a ball, got the zoomies briefly and was so obviously happy I hated bringing him back to his kennel.   Clearly a cherished companion before he joined us, Judas is hoping to find a new person or family to love and take care of.  He’s hoping you’ll stop by to meet him today.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: N/A

Altered, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, panting, jump ups between attempts to lick Assessor.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game.  Jumps on Assessor.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently  pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently  pulls back his paw.

Toy: Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Cupid displayed no behavioral concerns on his assessment. He did show a high amount of energy, jumping up and in constant motion. Cupid will need daily physical exercise such as runs, walks, and play, and mental stimulation, such as Kongs and puzzle toys.

PLAYGROUP:

Summary

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/15/17

During his initial medical exam Cupid allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Potential challenges:

_X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.)

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