HAVEN – 12040
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SAFE 11/18/17
Haven
Hello, my name is Haven. My animal id is #12040. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 07-Nov-2017.
Haven is at risk for medical concerns. Haven was yesterday diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, Haven has been assessed as suitable for an experienced dog home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Haven lets you know that he does not belong to a kennel. He enjoys being with people. He loves to play ball or run in the park. He is quite a handsome and athletic young dog and very pleasant to spend time with. He is a great walker(I was so wrong thinking that he could be a major puller), not a bird or squirrel chaser and although interested, he is respectful of other pooches met on the way. He seems to be house trained, of course. Haven is a little anxious(he has gotten better) and spending his energy at fetching and retrieving balls in the yard is right up his alley. I like that he brings back the ball right at my feet, lets me pick it up and waits for the throw. He can jump very high and even twirl in the air. Haven samples treats politely , sits on command and even gives paw. He might be a big and strong guy but he does know that he can find comfort and love in his caretaker, accepting caresses and hugs. Haven is a very good looking dog, energetic, friendly and playful , working in sync with his caretaker. Beside some fine tuning to make him yours, adopting Haven will get you a great companion and forever best friend. Come and meet him soon at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 66 lbs
BARH scan negative male intact age approx 2 yrs mild tartar clean EEN clean coat tense and nervous NOSF
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Haven was very loose bodied he allowed us to collar and take his picture. He walked up to me as I approached him and took treats from my hand. He became very stiff when I was trying to put him in the kennel.
Date of Intake: 11/7/2017
Basic Information:: Haven is a male brown and white large breed dog that was brought in as a stray when he was found tied to a poll on the street.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Haven was very comfortable with his finder he was giving her kisses and had a very loose body.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 11/7/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/9/2017
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
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:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
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:: 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:: Haven appeared anxious in the assessment room, whining and pacing. He jumped up on the assessor, soliciting attention, and continued to whine. He allowed all handling but whined and barked through the assessment.
Summary (1):: Haven has mostly displayed highly anxious behavior during off leash interaction with dogs in the care center. At times, he has displayed interest in politely greeting males and females. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. The behavior department recommends slow future introductions between Haven and polite dogs. 11/8: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Haven greets politely then otherwise keeps to himself.
Summary (2):: 11/9: Haven is tolerant of approach from the female helper dog. He is mostly preoccupied with seeking exit from the area.
Summary (3):: 11/10: Haven greets briefly then barks at the other pen until removed. 11/11: Haven is polite when greeting male and female dogs. 11/12: Haven follows and attempts to mount a female dog.
Date of intake:: 11/7/2017
Summary:: Haven had a soft bosy and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/7/2017
Summary:: Haven was tense.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Haven so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, 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:: Haven has displayed some anxious behavior in the shelter environment. However, he remains social with handlers and will engage with his care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Haven appears anxious in the care center, whining and barking throughout his assessment and in playgroup. We have no history on him in a home, so we do not know if this behavior will be present outside of the care center. If it does occur, we recommend giving her puzzle toys, long walks, and things to do to relieve her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, reward based training only should be used.
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