GAGE aka KOTTEL – A1077827 (ALT ID – A1094775)

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Manhattan Center

My name is GAGE. My Animal ID # is A1077827.
I am a neutered male tan and white labrador retr and collie smooth mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/26/2016 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/16/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 75.4 LBS.

11/16/16 13:46 sneezing reported s/o: full of energy jumping playfully no cirdc signs noted a: healthy p: ctm 10/26 Neutered male Scan positive for a microchip # 985112006398180 About 2 years old OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=clean Teeth=mildly stainned Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment=Activyl Was very nervous during the intial. Was trying to constantly get away

10/26/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/26/16 10:10 BASIC INFO Kottel A1094775 was left tied to a front yard of someone’s home, in The Bronx. NYPD stopped and placed Kottel into their vehicle and brought him to ACCNYC. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Kottel allowed all handling, collaring and photos.

11/11/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Even immediately after his arrival, Gage was friendly, wagged his tail, came forward and licked my hand through the door. The way he was cared for, and his attitude toward me, told me that he was a housepet. What a beautiful dog Gage is, so well groomed, tall, standing on strong and long legs, and so well dressed: strawberry blonde with “beret” ears, dancing with the sounds. He spotted my leash. His eyes sparkle. He is so ready. His nose touches the lock. A big dog like him does not belong to a small space. “I ‘ve got legs for walking, not idling” is what he must be saying to himself. Wow, Gage is strong and pulls on the leash. But after doing his business, he slows down at a more acceptable pace. I feel better. It is hot outside. Gage’s tongue hangs out as long as a red carpet. He is a trooper and poses for the camera. Mr. Good Looking. People stop and ask if he could be part Great Dane. Could be. Free in a pen, he enjoys people’s company, runs after a ball, comes and gives a hug, sits for a treat and is just a pooch feeling cozy amidst us, humans. I forgot one very important thing: Gage enjoys very much his time in playgroups with his peers, where he engages in exuberant, bouncy and running play. What a great dog! He is young, friendly, lively, playful, and would probably be a great match for an active person or family. Gage is dreaming to start his life again with you. Come, meet him in person and take him home. A volunteer adds: It’s tough for a big and strong guy like Gage to be stuck in a kennel for so many days…when there is grass out there to stretch his legs, new streets to explore, many peers to meet and play with and mostly people who could be his new owners. Gage might look and act like a bronco in his den, hates to go back but set him free in a pen and he will be as calm as a lamb and as sweet as a dove. I never miss a chance to take him out when I am at the care center. What a display of affection in his kennel. His tongue licks the door, my hand, his tail wags noisily against the walls and his body wiggles. He looks so happy…I hope this silly bouncing buck will soon have his chance at love and an active family.

10/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Neutered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/29/16 Look: 2. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently mouth the assessor and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog repeatedly turns toward the Assessor’s hand, with loose body and open mouth, mouths the hand (moderate) pressure. Tag: 2. Follows at end of leash, was excitable body soft, eras back, played tug-of-war with the leash and was difficult to distract Squeeze 1: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand applying moderate-hard pressure. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand applying moderate-hard pressure. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Gage was overexcited during the assessment, jumping up, mouthy (moderate-hard) grabbing at the leash, and was difficult to position. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Play Skill Novice: These dogs lack appropriate skills to engage in proper play. They may become stuck on one behavior; lack pauses or breaks in play and often ignores warning signs from other dogs to slow down. Play should end when the other dog in the didactic pair signals it is over. PLAYGROUP: Gage engages in rough, wrestling play with male and female dogs. He often mounts during play, and is not always comfortable when mounted. Based on observation made while in our care, the behavior department recommends slow introductions between Gage and any resident dogs in a future home. MEDICAL Behavior: 10/26/16 During his initial exam, Gage was uncomfortable with handling and attempts to increase distance from handlers. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) 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.)

10/27/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Gage engages in rough, wrestling play with male and female dogs. He often mounts during play, and is not always comfortable when mounted. Based on observation made while in our care, the behavior department feels that Gage could go to a home with another exuberant, playful dog. 10/27: When introduced off leash with other dogs in the care center, Gage briefly hops around with the female greeter dog. He will occasionally posture to mount but responds well to correction then continues to play once solicited. He engages in more rough play with male dogs but is less tolerant when mounted by one of them. Gage will offer correction but will become tense and correct louder when the other dog continues to mount. 10/28: Gage engages in bouncy, running play with males and females. He will attempt to mount but then continues to engage in play when solicited. 10/29: Gage is playful, often attempting to mount during play. He responds when offered correction by other dogs. 10/30-11/2: Gage engages in exuberant, running play with males and females. He is often vocal during play. 11/4-11: Gage continues to engage in rough, running play with males and females. He may attempt to mount but ceases on his own. 11/12: Gage engages in rough, running play. He vocalizes to solicit and will offer correction if mounted. 11/18-19: Gage continues to engage in rough, mouthy/vocal play with male and female dogs.

10/26/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Neutered male Scan positive for a microchip # 985112006398180 About 2 years old OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=clean Teeth=mildly stainned Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment=Activyl Was very nervous during the intial. Was trying to constantly get away

11/16/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
11/16/16 13:46 sneezing reported s/o: full of energy jumping playfully no cirdc signs noted a: healthy p: ctm 10/26 Neutered male Scan positive for a microchip # 985112006398180 About 2 years old OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=clean Teeth=mildly stainned Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment=Activyl Was very nervous during the intial. Was trying to constantly get away

 

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