HEMZA – 28055

HEMZA – 28055

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Intake Date : 5/14/18  Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: –   Age: 5 years  Sex: Neutered male

Weight: 82 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: Reported 5 years; exam is consistent with this  Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE on intake  Microchip Number (If Applicable):   History : Surrendered. No health concerns reported.  Subjective: Alert, walks well on leash  Observed Behavior – Tense, trembling, stiff, doesn’t move. Muzzled as a precaution – easy to muzzle. No barking or growling.  Evidence of Cruelty seen – None  Evidence of Trauma seen – None  Objective  : BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted  Oral Exam: Not performed  PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic  ABD: Tense, not distended, no masses palpated  U/G: Male neutered  MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat  CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Rectal: Normal externally  Assessment: Overweight  Prognosis: Good  Plan: Recommend weight loss of approx 20 lbs

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: The Big Red dog has stopped by the care center! His name is Hemza, handsome and tall, a family pet who lived with older children, a little dog, and a cat. Hemza comes with excellent comments from his former owners. He is just a little shy with strangers, which explained why he is also timid within our walls. He comes to his door, though, when I call him. A stroll with handsome Hemza is a dream. He walks at my pace and behaves as expected from a good dog. Who would not like that? Hemza is great looking, elegantly dressed in a red brown coat, and although still distracted by his unfamiliar surroundings, listens to me, comes when called, and sits on command. I think that Hemza is reserving his playing skills for you, his new family. We wish him luck in his and our endeavor that you are his new family to love, and yours his new home to call his own. Come visit Hemza at the Manhattan Care Center and make him your forever best friend.

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

Basic Information: Hemsa is a three year old large breed dog that had to be surrendered due to his family’s landlord not allowing him in their new place.

Previously lived with: three children and one adult

How is this dog around strangers? Hemsa is friendly with strangers as long as his family is next to him. When they are not, he is a bit apprehensive and will avoid whenever possible

How is this dog around children? Hemsa lived with three boys ages 8,12, and 15. He loved to have the boys pile up on him and sleep with them.

How is this dog around other dogs? Hemsa has played with large breed dogs at the park before. He also lived with a senior yorkie for two years (the yorkie passed away last year from old age)

How is this dog around cats? Hemsa lived with a cat that he loved to follow around and lick. The owner described the cat as “Hemsa’s pet cat” because Hemsa loved the cat so much

Resource guarding: Hemsa allows his family to take food, toys and treats away from him without a problem.

Bite history: Hemsa has no bite history

Housetrained: Yes

Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy, loving, affectionate, playful, mellow

Other Notes: Hemsa knows the command “Hemsa, potty” when outside to use the restroom. He will also only eat after you say the command, “Hemsa, yum yum”. He also is afraid of loud noises and will pace back and forth in the house. He will sit still in a tub, but will relax more if soft jazz music is playing during his bath and when left home alone. He only barks when someone knocks on the door.He does not sit on furniture but will get down if you say, “Hemsa, no couch”. He will also give kisses on command to his family

Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No

For a New Family to Know : Hemsa loves to sit on his favorite spot in the living room and receive pets from his family. His favorite toys are rope toys and squeaky toys. He is fed Purina one dry food (two cups twice a day) and wet food one a week. His favorite treat flavors are duck, beef and smoked bones. He loves laying in front of the AC wile listening to soft jazz. He has never been crate trained, but does not destroy items when left in the house. He knows the commands sit, stay, and come (but will only do them if you say his name in front of the command). He enjoys jogging with his owner for exercise. He does pull a bit when on leash, but if you tell him to slow down he will. When off leash, he would stay super close to his owner.

Behavior Notes: Hemsa was a bit nervous during intake. He kept lip licking and trying to avoid the counselor. Will only respond to commands if you say his name in front of them in a strong tone. He demon stated this during intake. Hemsa kept attempting to flee and became stiff until we said “Hemsa, sit”. He then sat on command and walked calmly into the transport van.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 16-May-2018

Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.

Tag: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.

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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary: Hemza approached the assessor a bit hesitantly. He quickly warmed up and solicited attention, leaning against the assessor. He was a bit tense during handling but allowed all of it.

PLAY GROUP :

5/15: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Hemza is a bit tense when approached, softens, offers polite sniffs.

5/16: Hemza keeps mostly to self.

Date of intake: 14-May-2018

Summary: Hemza was tense and attempted to flee.

ENERGY LEVEL: Hemza is described as having a medium level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Recommendations: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments: No young children: Due to the behavior described in his previous home and seen in the care center, we feel that Henza may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace. Older, gentle children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.

Potential challenges: Fearful

Potential challenges comments: Fearful: Hemza is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Hemza the option to walk away from any social interaction. Hemza should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Hemza’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Hemza would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

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