FERRARI – A1118811

Manhattan Center

My name is FERRARI. My Animal ID # is A1118811.
I am a neutered male br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/17/2017 from NY 10469, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

07/23/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Ferrari A1118811 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination and for CIRDC. While human social, Ferrari has become increasing difficult to manage in the care center as he is easily aroused and escalates rapidly to hard and inappropriate mouthing, unable to readily recover or focus.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/24/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 35.0 LBS.

S/O good appetite sneezing reported BAR, excited at front of cage excessive serous nasal discharge sneezing eupnic A CIRDC P move to iso baytril 136 mg tabs-give 1.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days

07/17/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/17/17 19:12 Ferrari is a young Brown Brindle who was found tied up outside. He allwoed finder to grab him and bring him home. He is not house trained and destroys household items. During his intake he allowed all handling and has a lot of energy but allows restraint for collaring and scanning. He jumps on counselor and solicits attention.

07/20/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “Vroum, vroum, vroum”… Although I do not drive, I love cars and a Ferrari….Hum…Who would say ..no…mostly when that Ferrrari is the cutest little boy on earth…There is much talk about him…He jumps, mouths and goes for the leash… Sounds familiar…? Ferrari is only 9 month old and although a very sweet, endearing, lovely, friendly and super sociable little guy, he has not been taught all about the “well mannered dog” etiquette. It is NEVER too late to learn, mostly when one is so young and willing to listen. Ferrari is excited to go out . I struggle a little with the leash and off we leave at high speed for the street. To my surprise, Ferrari is quite a good walker who, although at time, as a surprise, decides to mouth on the leash…No, no, no…Nothing of that. Here is a treat and time out…No oppositional defiant disorder. Ferrari listens with a big smile, bright eyes and a wagging tail. He sits and stays and even gives me paw…. He really can listen even if, true, he tried to test my patience a few times. Free in a pen and exhausted by the heat and the sun, Ferrari decides to take a bath in the swimming pool. He is not afraid of the water. He has a ball and a toy..A hand pets his head and feeds him treats….What more does a little puppy want? Ferrari won me over. I would adopt him in a heartbeat if I was younger…Ferrari has a good heart, is friendly, very sociable(even in crowds of people), loving, smart and open to learn as well as to have fun…Now, we need a new master willing to teach this young pupil all about what makes a rockstar forever best friend…Ferrari is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center, his puppy heart full of hope…

07/23/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/17/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/19/17 Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor consistently and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth, mouths Assessor’s hands. Tag: 3. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps up on Assessor, grabs leash in mouth, mouths Assessor. Has trouble settling. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. 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: Ferrari displayed a high level of activity and movement on his assessment. He jumped up repeatedly on the assessor in a social manner, was extremely mouthy, and grabbed the leash in his mouth. He was social and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Ferrari so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. 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. 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. IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Ferrari has displayed several bouts of arousal, escalating to hard and inappropriate mouthing onto handler’s arms, legs and clothing resulting in irritation though no broken skin; at times holding on and unable to be distracted. Due to the level and intensity of the behaviors observed, it would be in Ferrari’s best interest to be placed with a rescue group rather than public adoption. Placement should be sought to prevent further rehearsal in addition to potential deterioration.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to Ferrari’s jumpy and mouthy behaviors, as well as his low threshold for arousal, we recommend an adult only home. _X_New Hope Only: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Ferrari 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 Ferrari to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Ferrari to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Ferrari presents with outside of the care centers. 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 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_Social hyper-arousal: Ferrari has displayed a low threshold for arousal at the care center, quickly becoming mouthy and jumpy when excited. He will need positive reinforcement, force-free training to teach him to remain calm in the presence of excitement, by rewarding him with treats for calm behavior. He should be fed out of puzzle toys and Kongs to give him appropriate outlets to channel his energy. At any time that Ferrari becomes jumpy or mouthy, people should walk away from him and into another room. _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition: Ferrari was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put his 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 Ferrari puts teeth on skin. He should be rewarded with attention and treats when he stops and/or when he is seeking attention in alternate ways. _X_Leash-biting: Ferrari is quick to grab and chew on the leash. While walking Ferrari, he should be rewarded with treats for not having the leash in his mouth. He can be given something to carry in his mouth, such as a toy or ball, so that he cannot grab the leash. People should never attempt to play tug with him with

07/18/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Ferrari is social and engages in exuberant, puppy-like play with dogs in the care center. At times he attempts to mount during play. The behavior department feels that Ferrari would be most compatible with other dogs who are highly playful, or are tolerant of energetic play. 7/18: When introduced off leash to dogs in the care center, Ferrari is soft, social, and engages in exuberant play. 7/19-20: Ferrari engages in exuberant puppy play.

07/18/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-9 months Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : found tied to a fence Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – energetic, friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge, AU-mild erythema, pruritus Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; adult dentitia with 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, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy puppy with mild ear infection Plan otibiotic AU SID x 7 days Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/24/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating NH ONLY
S/O good appetite sneezing reported BAR, excited at front of cage excessive serous nasal discharge sneezing eupnic A CIRDC P move to iso baytril 136 mg tabs-give 1.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days

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