DUKESTER – A1117319

Manhattan Center

My name is DUKESTER. My Animal ID # is A1117319.
I am a neutered male brown boxer mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 2 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/03/2017 from NY 10465, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

AT RISK MEMO
No At Risk Memo

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/09/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 55.8 LBS.

07/09/17 10:56 S/O: good appetite and energy reverse sneezing mild cough with terminal retch when pulling on lead serous nasal dc A: cirdc P: move to iso 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good

07/03/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/03/17 18:13 Basic Info Dukester is a one year old male muscular brown dog whose owner had no time and housing complications. Dukester last visited a vet in March of 2017 and was healthy. Socialization Dukester is outgoing around strangers and approaches them with a wagging tail. He has lived with children ages 3, 9 and 11. He is relaxed and tolerant and plays gently with them and adults as well. He shared a home with two small dog breeds and he was relaxed and playful with them and plays gently. He has never been around cats. He has lived with hamsters and ignores them. He has never bitten a person or animal before. Behavior Dukester does not use the bathroom indoors and does not destroy household items. He is not bothered by startling noises, having his food, toys or treats touched, being restrained, bathed, brushed or having his nails trimmed. he is not bothered by having unfamiliar people approach his owner or home. New family Dukester has a medium level of activity at home and enjoys playing with kids. He follwos owner around the house and likes to be in the same room. he enjoys playing fetch, chase and tug. Dukester sleeps in his cage and is fed Beneful dry food twice a day. he enjoys chew bones and bully sticks. he is very house trained and does not have accidents indoors. He is kept in a crate on average for four hours a day but at most 8 hours. He knows the commands sit, come, down, stay, give paw and heel. He is used to slow walks and running. He does not pull on the leash and stays close or wanders and returns when called if walked off leash. Intake Behavior Dukester jumped at counselor and mouthed his wrist witha wagging tail. he allowed all handling for collaring, scanning and photograph but has a lot of energy and but allowed restraint.

07/09/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Looking for an overgrown French Bulldog mixed with a miniature pig mixed with a lowriding meatball with smiles and snorts to spare? Well first of all that’s a tall order (or short, in this case). I’m impressed. Second – I’ve got you covered. Meet Dukester! You’ll be able to find Dukester by following the sound of happy snorts (from him) and laughter and giggles (from everyone around him). At 1 year-old and at 56 lbs on four, little legs, Dukester is the cure for anything that ails you. He is easily leashed and hops out of his kennel, a buttercream bundle of excitement and joy ready to greet the world. And they him! After tying on a dapper, red t-shirt perfect for the steamy temps, the Dukester and I head out for the park just intending to take a quick spin. Well you know what they say about the best of intentions. Good luck going anywhere quickly with this delicious creature. Firstly because Dukester is built for snuggles and not for speed. Second, because walking anywhere in public with this boy guarantees lots and lots of stops. “Oh my goodness what is his name???” “Hellloooo, handsome!” “Oh my word can we say hi???” Dukester was surrendered to our care following a change in his owner’s living circumstances. He previously lived well with young children and is said to be housebroken, knows his basic commands, and is unbothered by being bathed, brushed, even having his nails trimmed! The Dukester can pull a bit on his leash when excited but does tucker out pretty easily (also being the center of attention is exhausting). Dukester – the bulldog, meatball, miniature piggy full of love – is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.

07/05/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 7/3/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages three, nine, and eleven), and two small dogs Behavior toward strangers: Outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed and tolerant Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and playful with the dogs he lived with Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Dukester is decribed as having a medium level of activity. Other notes: Ignored the hamsters he lived with SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/5/17 Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps up on assessor. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. 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: Dukester displayed a high level of activity and movement on his assessment, jumping up on the assessor repeatedly. He was social throughout and allowed all hanling. PLAYGROUP: Dukester displayed a bit of concerning behavior during the initial introduction to the female helper dog- stiffening, barking. Most recently he has engaged in play with the female helper dog. His previous owner cites him as “relaxed and playful” around the dogs in the home. Slow introductions are recommended between Dukester and other social or tolerant dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Dukester was social, active, and allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/4/17 During his initial medical exam, Dukester was tense and active. ENERGY LEVEL: Dukester’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity. 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 she becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the high level of jumping and activity seen in the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: Dukester displays a high level of jumping at the care center. It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Dukester has been observed to react to other dogs behind a barrier, lunging towards them and barking. Dukester may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

07/05/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Dukester displayed a bit of concerning behavior during the initial introduction to the female helper dog- stiffening, barking. Most recently he has engaged in play with the female helper dog. His previous owner cites him as “relaxed and playful” around the dogs in the home. Slow introductions are recommended between Dukester and other social or tolerant dogs. 7/5: When greeting a female dog through the fence, Dukester rushed forward, began high-pitched barking and became stiff. Due to concerns about reactivity, an off leash interaction was not carried out. 7/6: When introduced off leash to a female dog without a fence greeting, Dukester engages in exuberant, bouncy play.

07/05/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was EXPERIENCE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 1 year; age consistent with exam Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender due to owner taking a vacation Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – very exciteable and friendly; difficult to restrain due to excitement/anxiety but no aggressive behavior Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; no significant tartar or staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no signs of lameness mild excoriations along either side of prepuce with mild dermatitis along chest CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Mild dermatitis-poss mild allergies with self induced excoriations Plan monitor dermatitis and for pruritus-if worsening, then add antibiotics +/- antihistamines Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/09/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
07/09/17 10:56 S/O: good appetite and energy reverse sneezing mild cough with terminal retch when pulling on lead serous nasal dc A: cirdc P: move to iso 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good

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