HENNESSY – A1099078

Manhattan Center

My name is HENNESSY. My Animal ID # is A1099078.
I am a neutered male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/08/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/11/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 82.4 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Due to the intensity of arousal displayed on leash when passing other dogs (growling, snapping, attempting to redirect more than once onto handlers, the behavior department believes Hennessy may benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue who can further assess this behavior in a more stable environment. Hennessy is unlikely to thrive in this environment and placement should be sought as soon as possible so not to further rehearse this undesired behavior.) 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 frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (During his stay at our care center, Hennessy has displayed a low threshold for dog reactivity and frustration on leash: hard pulling, barking, lunging, high-pitched vocalization. Hennessy has at times, attempted to redirected onto handlers; growling and snapping. We recommend appropriate and safe management when attempting to modify this behavior; force-free, reward based training is advised.)

12/08/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/08/16 11:19 BASIC INFO Hennessy A1099078 is an approximately 2 year old APBT. Hennessy was purchased in owner’s neighborhood when he was a month old. He is being surrendered to the shelter because the owner is moving to a place where pets are not allowed. Hennessy does not have any health concerns. SOCIALIZATION Hennessy is friendly around strangers. He lived with an 8, 11 and 14 year old child. He was respectful, playful and tolerant of the children. He plays exhuberantly with the kids. He has not lived with another dog but is relaxed towards them. BEHAVIOR Hennessy does not have any behavior issues. It is unknown how he would respond if you took away his food bowl, water bowl or toy away because the owner never did that to Hennessy. Hennessy is not bothered if you hold or restrain him. He enjoys taking a bath. If an unfamiliar approaches the doorway or owner, he barks. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Hennessy is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. Hennessy has a very high energy level. Hennessy is very protectived of the family. At home, he follows you around. He enjoys playing with squeaky toys, stuffed toys, balls and ropes. He enjoys playing fetch and tug. He sleeps anywhere in the home. He is fed Blue Diamond wet and dry food. He is very house trained. He never has accidents and he prefers to gop on dirt. When left home alone, he is well behaved. He listens to the command stay, sit, come. For exercise he is walked on the leash, which he pulls. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Hennessy allowed all handling, collaring and photos.

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12/11/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: 8, 11 and 14 year old children. Behavior toward children: Respectful, playful and tolerant of the children, plays exuberantly. Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Unknown, owner never attempted to take food, toys, or treats away Bite history: None reported. Housetrained: Yes. Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate and playful with a very high energy level Other notes: Upon intake Hennessy allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, panting, jumps up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 3. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps up on assessor, mouths assessor, grabs leash. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves his legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. 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: Hennessy displayed a high amount of energy, jumping up and mouthing the assessor throughout the assessment. He would benefit from positive reinforcement training to teach him basic manners and will need daily physical exercise such as runs, walks, and play, and mental stimulation, such as puzzle toys and Kongs. PLAYGROUP: 12/9: Hennessy is initially loose when entering the yard; however, with a lingering greeting he begins to tense, bark/growl and eventually snap through the gate. When the handler intervenes with a corrector he redirects, growling/snapping at her. Due to safety concerns Hennessy is muzzled. He is soft once introduced and spends the majority of his time sniffing the yard. He will briefly bounce around when solicited but stops after a minute or two. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/9/16 During his initial medical exam Hennessy allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Due to the intensity of arousal displayed on leash when passing other dogs (growling, snapping, attempting to redirect more than once onto handlers, the behavior department believes Hennessy may benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue who can further assess this behavior in a more stable environment. Hennessy is unlikely to thrive in this environment and placement should be sought as soon as possible so not to further rehearse this undesired behavior.) 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 frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (During his stay at our care center, Hennessy has displayed a low threshold for dog reactivity and frustration on leash: hard pulling, barking, lunging, high-pitched vocalization. Hennessy has at times, attempted to redirected onto handlers; growling and snapping. We recommend appropriate and safe management when attempting to modify this behavior; force-free, reward based training is advised.)

12/09/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
12/9: Hennessy is initially loose when entering the yard; however, with a lingering greeting he begins to tense, bark/growl and eventually snap through the gate. When the handler intervenes with a corrector he redirects, growling/snapping at her. Due to safety concerns Hennessy is muzzled. He is soft once introduced and spends the majority of his time sniffing the yard. He will briefly bounce around when solicited but stops after a minute or two.

12/09/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Allows handling Neutered Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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