DIVA – A0934099

DIVA – A0934099

**RETURNED 04/09/17, SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

SPAYED FEMALE, TAN / WHITE, GERM SHEPHERD MIX, 5 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 04/09/2017, From NY 10456, DueOut Date 04/12/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary 4-10-2017 5yo Female Spayed Owner surrender MIC present on Intake Subjective: BAR-H Observed Behavior – Easy to handle, approachable Objective 3/5 BCS EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Sl staining and min tartar 2/4 ddz H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female Spayed MSI: crepitus bilat stifles INTG: Healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment: Patient appears to be in good health Plan – Intake Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Already Spayed
Weight 52.6

A volunteer writes: The only time Diva earns her name is when she ignores my treats. (Maybe she was used to much better.) Otherwise, she seems absolutely low-maintenance. She is quiet in her kennel, easily leashed, walks gently and does her business straight away. In no time Diva is flopping down on the sidewalk for belly rubs, turning this way and that to make sure I don’t miss any of her favorite spots. It’s not exactly Park Avenue so we both get a bit sooty, but Diva doesn’t care. If it takes this little to make her happy, imagine how ecstatic she could be in a home of her own again. Diva is waiting for you at Brooklyn ACC.

OWNER PROFILE:

Basic Info

Diva is a 5 year old German Shepherd Mix whose owners were moving and could not bring her. She has been with her owners for a majority of her life and has last seen a vet in 2013.

Socialization

Around strangers Diva is enigmatic and solicits attention. She will jump and give hugs. She has lived with children ages 2 and 6 and elderly and she is playful and exuberant but sometimes does not know her size and knocks the children over. She has lived with a large dog before and they got along fine, she enjoys interactions with other dogs and solicitis play when she sees them. She also lives with a cat that she sleeps and cuddles with. She has never bitten a person or animal before.

Behavior

Diva does not use the bathroom indoors, destroy household items or bark too much.She is not bothered by loud noises and enjoys car rides. She will wait for permission to eat and does not have a problem with her food or toys being touched or taken.When it is bath time she may run away to her bed and try to fake sleep but once she is in the tub she allows herself to be bathed.She is fine with being brushed and does not really bark when strangers approach the home.

New Family

Diva has a medium level of activity at home. She likes to follow her owners around the house and sleeps with a pillow and blanket. She is fed blue buffalo dry food once a day in a large portion. She never has accidents inside the house and is well behaved in the house and in the yard when left alone. She knows the command sit, come, stay, go to bed and lay down. She pulls lightly on the leash but responds to gentle correction and can be walked off leash, she may stay by your side or wander but returns if called.

Intake Behavior

Diva jumped onto counselor and allowed all handling with a wagging tail. She allowed counselor to scan, collar and photograph.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile

4/9/17

Spayed, Owner surrender

Previously lived with: Adults, children, an elderly person, a large dog and a cat.

Behavior toward strangers: She is energetic and loves attention

Behavior toward children: Playful and exuberant

Behavior toward dogs: Playful

Behavior toward cats: loves to cuddle

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Yes

Energy level/descriptors: Diva displays a medium activity level in the household

Other notes: Upon intake Diva was loose and wiggly, she allowed all handling

SAFER ASSESSMENT:  4/12/17

Look:2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity:1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag:1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins.

Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Her body is between you and the toy, and she is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

Summary: Diva was friendly and affectionate towards the assessor, she displayed no concern.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Diva solicits and engages in gentle play in a group of male and female dogs.  Her play style includes paw slaps and self-handicapping by lying on her back, exposing her belly. According to Diva’s previous guardian, Diva has lived with a large dog before and they got along fine, she enjoys interactions with other dogs and solicits play when she sees them. The Behavior Department recommends that Diva be placed with resident dogs that match her gentle play style.

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Diva solicits and engages in gentle play in a group of male and female dogs.  Her play style includes paw slaps and self-handicapping by lying on her back, exposing her belly. According to Diva’s previous guardian, Diva has lived with a large dog before and they got along fine, she enjoys interactions with other dogs and solicits play when she sees them. The Behavior Department recommends that Diva be placed with resident dogs that match her gentle play style.

4/11: Diva displays soft body language when greeting a novel male dog. She solicits and engages in gentle play, paw slapping to initiate.

4/12: Diva displays soft body language when greeting a female dog. She displays soft body language when socializing and solicits gentle play. She also displays self-handicapping behavior by rolling on her back and exposing her belly.

4/14-4/15: Diva solicits and engages in gentle play in a group of playful dogs. Her play style includes paw slaps and self-handicapping by lying on her back, exposing her belly.

4/16 – 4/17: Diva is utilized as a greeter dog today. She appropriately greets the male dogs and tolerates them jumping on her back and mounting her.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

4/10/17

During her medical examination, Diva was approachable and easy to handle.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Her previous owners describe Diva as a medium-energy dog. In the care center she has been active and enthusiastic. She will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based.

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

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