GIZMO – 17234
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Gizmo
Hello, my name is Gizmo. My animal id is #17234. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 6 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 29-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – allergies.
Gizmo is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Gizmo is reported to have growled in his previous home when attempts were made to remove toys, treats or food, and for this reason we recommend an adult only home for Gizmo.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Gizmo is a very handsome young man, a red head, quite poised in his kennel. He has been outstandingly cared for by his former owners, being of perfect weight and wearing a most beautiful coat. He lived harmoniously with many older children, was friendly and outgoing with all, playful with dogs his size (timid with small ones) and very playful. Gizmo is quite sociable here at the care center, a good walker who seems to like other dogs, gentle, giving standing hugs, happy to be petted and very playful with the ball or a toy. He seems to like to keep them for himself, so we just exchange one toy for another, slipping a treat here and there as a reward for good behavior. I forgot to say that Gizmo is a very good sitter, taking duck jerkies quite politely from my hand. I really like Gizmo, a very good looking young lad, friendly and so playful. If you have the talent or the time to improve his training, Gizmo will make a very nice and loving pet for an active owner. Come and meet Gizmo at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 53.8 lbs
31/12/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 2.5 years Microchip noted on Intake? positive Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :owner surrender as owner has severe asthma Subjective:BAR Observed Behavior -friendly and energetic; resists restraint somewhat but does not show any signs of aggression Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: OU-mild periocular erythema, episcleral injection, AS-mild to moderate erythema, inflammation, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; minimal tartar/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:grossly normal Assessment 1. Periocular erythema, episcleral injection-suspect allergy related 2. Otitis externa AS, mild Prognosis:good Plan: -osurnia, applied first dose AS; repeat in 7 days -monitor for progression of mild allergic conjunctivitis, add TAB ointment if progresses -appears to have mild signs that are likely related to underlying allergies which are very common in this breed and may require intermittent symptomatic treatment SURGERY:neutered
5/01/2018
Hx: Mild allergies and otitis externa S: Quiet in kennel O: Occasional sniffle. Mild serous nasal discharge. A: Likely early CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x14 days and Cerenia 45 mg PO SID x4 days. 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Upon intake, Gizmo was jumping on his owner and wagging his tail up right. When I approached, Gizmo sat and continued to wag his tail and jumped on me when I got closer. Gizmo had a loose body and continued to wag his tail upright and allowed me to place his face in between my hands and scratch his chin. Gizmo allowed me to collar him but walked away when I tried to place a leash on him. Gizmo pulled lightly on the leash as I walked him towards his kennel and had to be picked up and placed inside.
Date of Intake: 12/29/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Gizmo is a 2 year old male brown and white large mixed breed dog. Gizmo liked with owners for about 2 years and was re-homed temporarily before returning to his original owner. Gizmo was surrendered because owner is asthmatic and her child has allergies and they could no longer have him in the home. Gizmo has no injuries or health issues and was last taken to the vet on May 2017.
Previously lived with:: Gizmo previously lived with two adults and 4 children.
How is this dog around strangers?: Gizmo is friendly and outgoing with strangers. Gizmo is described as being jumpy and playful when he meets new people.
How is this dog around children?: Gizmo previously lived with four children aged 8, 12, 15 and 17 years old. Gizmo is described as being playful and gentle with all children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Gizmo previously interacted with a small female dog. Gizmo is described as being playful with small dogs. With large dogs, Gizmo is described as being timid.
How is this dog around cats?: Gizmo has not interacted with cats.
Resource guarding:: Gizmo is not bothered when his food or bowl is touched while he is eating. However, Gizmo will growl if a toy, treat, or object is taken away from him.
Bite history:: Gizmo has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Gizmo has a high energy level
Other Notes:: Gizmo is not bothered when being pushed or pulled off furniture, when being held or restrained, when disturbed as he rests, or when an unfamiliar approaches him and his owner. Gizmo will pull away when his paws are touched and has never had his nails trimmed. When being bathed, Gizmo will try to escape.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Gizmo has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Gizmo is a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable and independent dog. Gizmo loves to jump around and run. Gizmo loves to play with stuffed toys, squeaky toys and likes to chew on plastic bottles. When at home, Gizmo will follow his owner around and likes to be in the same room as them. Gizmo was kept as an indoors only dog and for exercise was taken on slow walks on the leash or jogging about 3 times a day. Occasionally, Gizmo will pull lightly on the leash but stops when told. Gizmo was feed both wet and dry food once a day. Gizmo is mostly house trained but has peed on previous owner’s bedroom door when upset. When left home alone, Gizmo is well behaved. Gizmo has been crate trained and his door remains open during the day and closed at night.
Date of intake:: 12/29/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and children (ages 8, 12, 15, and 17)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Playful and gentle
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful with large dogs, timid with small dogs
Resource guarding:: Yes, Gizmo will growl if a toy, treat, or object is taken from him.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Gizmo is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable, and independent with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 12/31/2017
Look:: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 4. Dog freezes and/or growls.
Summary:: Gizmo approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He allowed all handling and was social throughout. When the assess-a-hand touched the toy he was in possession of, he froze.
Summary:: The behavior department feels that Gizmo may be most compatible with calm dogs. Behavior history around other dogs is not available due to arrival as a stray. He has been observed to be respectful though at times timid and reserved when introduced to dogs in the care center.
Summary (1):: 12/30: When off leash with another dog in the pen, Gizmo greets the female helper dog politely. He is slightly timid but remains soft and neutral while interacting.
Summary (2):: 1/3: Gizmo greets a male dog politely, remaining slightly timid but continues to engage with soft body.
Summary (3):: 1/5: Gizmo greets male and female dogs politely, continuing to engage with them with loose body throughout the interaction.
Date of intake:: 12/28/2017
Summary:: Gizmo had a loose body, was jumping on the counselor, and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Gizmo’s previous owner described him as having a high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Gizmo has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. He continues to be initially cautious of novice items and people, but will warm up quickly and engage after a brief introduction.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to his previous owner reporting that Gizmo growls if a toy, treat, or object is taken from him, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Gizmo is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Resource guarding: Potential resource guarding was noted in the previous home as Gizmo was observed to growl when engaged with items. For this reason we advise against ever removing items from Gizmo’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment.
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