DALLAS aka ICICLE – A1103156

DALLAS aka ICICLE – A1103156

**SAFER: EXPERIENCED HOME**

MALE, BLACK / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/07/2017, From NY 10304, DueOut Date 02/10/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-087981.

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary initial scan negative Barh Male ~ 3 years gingivitis and tartar. Relaxed and easy to handle No fleas seen Ambx4 EENT: wnl NOSF
Weight 47.0

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:

Unaltered male, Abandoned

Previously lived with: Adults/small female dog

Other notes: Icicle was difficult to remove from carrier and place into smaller kennel, though walked into larger run without issue. He was loose and wiggly with staff when on leash.

ASSESSMENT:

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions, shoulder rub.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog is active during positioning, shoulder rub. His body is soft, leans into assessor, slight lip lick.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, wagging tail, playful mid game, grabs leash but releases without redirection once motion stops

Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog does pull back paw, tail wag

Toy 1: 3. Dog keeps a firm grip, play bows over toy, body a bit stiff.

Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.

Summary: Icicle tolerated handling, but was a bit aloof and not connected to assessor. He has shown sociable behavior towards other members of staff, jumping up affectionately, may need time to warm up.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

Icicle was found abandoned with a small miniature pincher female dog that he appeared to live with. When greeting a medium size social female off leash, Icicle was soft at the gate, very polite and allows her to sniff him. Icicle will frequently become focused on mounting and was difficult to distract. The female dog was not offering corrections and It is possible that the female he was greeting was in heat as well.

2/9 update : When off leash with Icicle’s bunkmate – a small female miniature pinscher, Icicle was loose, wiggly, polite and often explored the yard togather. Icicle was very excite and solicited play. Both dogs began to wine and cry when separated.

Summary

Icicle was found abandoned with a small miniature pincher female dog that he appeared to live with. When greeting a medium size social female off leash, Icicle was soft at the gate, very polite and allows her to sniff him. Icicle will frequently become focused on mounting and was difficult to distract. The female dog was not offering corrections and It is possible that the female he was greeting was in heat as well.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Icicle was relaxed and easy to handle during his initial medical exam.

ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience)

_X_No young children (under 5): Icicle became a bit possessive over toy, standing over toy and not easily relinquishing. Young children may not be able to fully comprehend that Icicle should be left alone while eating and playing. Older dog savvy children should have an in depth interaction before considering adoption.

Potential challenges:

_X_Resource guarding: Icicle showed possible potential for possessiveness. At conclusion of assessment, he did respond to the cue ‘drop it’ and would release toy for a treat, but not wander too far from toy. He may benefit from additionally learning the cue ‘leave it’ and walking away from the toy to receive his treat after correctly dropping it. Icicle should learn the cue ‘wait’ before releasing him to re-engage with toy after he drops it and leaves it. Icicle should be left alone while eating and things (food, toys, treats) should not be taken directly out of his mouth.

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