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EPI – 9216

Safe - 10-19-2017 Manhattan
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This dog is one of many animals in the NYC Animal Care Center and he/she became at risk the moment they entered the doors. Fosters/adopters save lives and this dog will soon be out of time! Do not wait for this animal to appear on the At Risk List! Start sharing and advocating now. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, message the Urgent help desk at helpdogs@Urgentpodr.org and they will help answer any questions you may have.

EPI – 9216

**SAFER: EXPERIENCED/NO YOUNG CHILDREN**

Breed LARGE TERRIER CROSS Cross
Sex Female Color Yellow / None
Spayed / Neutered No Age 1Yrs
My health has been checked.
My vaccinations are up to date.
My worming is up to date.
I have been microchipped.
Animal Identification
Microchip Number: 911002001498383

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Pretty as a picture and gentle as a lamb, Epi is irresistibly beautiful inside and out. Waiting quietly in her spotless den, she leashes up easily and pulls slightly in her eagerness to explore, promptly takes care of all her business once we hit the street and meets other dogs with friendly curiosity and a happy tail. When it’s time for photos she graciously agrees to wear a frilly collar and her best pleading puppy dog eyes and as you can see, no one does a heart-meltingly adorable face like this supermodel! Get ready to bask in the spotlight when you step outside with Epi then revel in her delicate kisses and snuggles when you’re alone together, she’s a girl for all seasons and a great pet for almost any family. A dog this fabulous was meant for a cushy bed, a bottomless treat bag and love love LOVE and we’re all hoping her stay with us will be a short one. Come in to the Manhattan Care Center and help make Epi’s fairytale ending come true!
Another volunteer writes:   Epi is EPIC!  Seriously, what a great dog.  From the shy, quiet little girl she was when she first joined us, to the fun, friendly, tail waggy ‘I’m so happy to see you’ girl she is now, she’s stolen my heart.   Maintaining her housetraining skills, her business is her first priority then we’re off for a walk and then some playtime off leash.   She snuggles and gives kisses and loves me running my hands over her soft lush coat.   While her face doesn’t break open into a big smile, her eyes show her smile as does her constant tail wag.  Her face always looks adorably serious as if she’s deep in thought (perhaps pondering current events, or wondering if she’ll like my treat offering), even when she shakes paw with me.   Smart, beautiful, lively and a joy to spend time with, Epic Epi is hoping you’ll make her your first (and last) stop to adopt today.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Details on my behavior are…

Animal Behavior Saved At: 15-Oct-2017 9:3:10.000
Animal ID: 9216
Animal Name: Epi Age: 1 Year 1 Week
Tag Number: Breed: Large Terrier Cross
Gender: Female Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date: 10/15/2017
Date of intake: 8-Oct-2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray
Date of assessment: 15-Oct-2017
Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity: 2. Dog is active and focused on the Assessor and all other stimuli available. Body is soft, likely panting, likely to display high movement between attempts.
Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1: 2. Dog gently places open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Paw squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Flank squeeze 1: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2: Item not conducted
Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary: Epi exuberantly approached the assessor in the assessment room, jumping up in a social manner. Throughout the assessment she jumped up and mouthed the assessor with mild pressure repeatedly. She displayed a very high level of activity and movement, making her difficult to position, but allowed all handling and remained social.
Date of intake: 8-Oct-2017
Summary: Epi was anxious but social.
Date of initial: 8-Oct-2017
Summary: Epi had a loose body and was panting.
ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Epi so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center she has been active and enthusiastic. She may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when she becomes overstimulated. She 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: ADULT ONLY HOME
Recommendations: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments: No children: Due to the high level of jumping and mouthing Epi displays in the care center, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: Basic manners/poor impulse control
Social hyperarousal
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Potential challenges comments: Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.

Social hyperarousal: Epi becomes very excited around people, jumping up and mouthing. She may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to remain calm in the presence of people and excitement. When she becomes over excited, people should walk away from her.

Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: While she applies only light pressure, Epi was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put her teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy – and ending play or attention whenever Epi puts teeth on skin. She should be rewarded with attention and treats when she stops and/or when she is seeking attention in alternate ways.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other: Adult only home
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:
Spay/neuter Waiver – Medical Condition: Temporary Surgery waiver from ACC due to bloody diarrhea.

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