KEN – 17357
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1-8-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 01/08/18
Ken
Hello, my name is Ken. My animal id is #17357. I am a male gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 31-Dec-2017.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Ken is an absolute treasure! A gentleman as gentle as can be, this velveteen cutie is ready to start living the good life as the snuggly pet of your dreams. He was found wandering alone but is clearly a well-socialized guy, and got along just fine with the resident dogs and cat during a brief stay in the home of the person who discovered him. Ken already knows how to sit on command and nibble treats softly from my hand, and was more than ready to roll over for some blissed-out belly rubs from a staff member he just met–definitely a couch cuddler in training! He loves making new friends, enjoys bouncing around with both boys and girls in playgroup and displays wise intuition as well, backing off when his amorous advances are rebuffed by a potential girlfriend, then switching to game play instead. Seven years young and no lightweight in the muscle department, Ken’s only ‘flaw’ is that he pulls like a sled dog, and with a world full of fellow pups and fascinating scents to explore, a harness leash and training will definitely be in order once he’s settled in his new home. The perfect pet for a family of any size or species, Ken aced his behavior assessment (with top scores!) and now our hidden gem waits patiently to be discovered by a new family as wonderful, loving and playful as he is. Please don’t make him wait too long…
My medical notes are…
Weight: 51 lbs
1/01/2018
BARH scan negative intact male allowed handling appx 7 yrs old heavy tartar slightly occular d/c dirty coat alopecia on ears, tail, rt thigh BCS 4/9 NOSF
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Ken was very loose bodied during intake he was jumping up for attention and took treats from our hands. He listed to the cue for sit and let us take his picture and collar him.
Basic Information:: Ken is a male gray large breed dog that is estimated to be 4 years old. He was brought in as a stray when he was found wandering around in a building.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Ken was friendly with his finders dogs at home he was playful and respectful.
How is this dog around cats?: Ken was around his finder’s cat but he mostly ignored him. He would sniff him when he walked by but didn’t interact with his cat.
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:: 12/31/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Information from finder)
Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly with the finder’s dog
Behavior toward cats:: Ignored the finder’s cat
Date of assessment:: 1/2/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or 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:: Ken approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social throughout, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: The behavior department feels that Ken may be most compatible with dogs who are playful and social. Behavior history around other dogs is not available due to arriving as a stray. He has been observed to be gently playful when introduced to dogs in the care center.
Summary (1):: 1/2: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Ken follows and attempts to mount. He backs up briefly when the greeter dog offers correction, then follows and attempts once more. When unable to mount, Ken re-approaches and solicits play by bowing and bouncing.
Summary (2):: 1/3: Ken engages in bouncy play with a male dog.
Date of intake:: 12/31/2017
Summary:: Ken was very loose bodied during intake he was jumping up for attention.
Date of initial:: 12/31/2017
Summary:: Ken allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Ken so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Ken has been consistently social behavior with handlers both inside and outside of his kennel. He maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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