LEXIE – A1095287

Manhattan Center

My name is LEXIE. My Animal ID # is A1095287.
I am a spayed female white and tan am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/30/2016 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was NEW BABY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/01/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 58.8 LBS.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/31/16 During her initial medical examination, Lexie readily allows all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with some previous 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 her to control impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _x_Single-pet home _x_Recommend no dog parks (see groupbehavior)

10/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/30/16 15:27 Basic Info: Lexie A1095287 is a 4yr old spayed female white and light brown AMPBT mix who was bought as a puppy and is being surrendered due to a new baby and landlord conflict. She was last seen by a veterinarian in early 2016 and currently has no known health issues/injuries. Socialization: Around strangers Lexie is friendly/outgoing. She’s lived with children ages 5yrs & up and was gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful with them (but sometimes during play gets too excited and can knock them down) also the adults in the home. During walks she’ll bark and tries to initiate play with dogs she sees. Lexie has never bitten/scratched any person or animal. Behavior: Lexie isn’t bothered by the following: having her food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved, being moved off of furniture, being brushed or being disturbed while sleeping/resting. For bath time Lexie will attempt to jump out of the tub. Lexie hasn’t had her nails trimmed. If someone approaches the home/family member she’ll bark. For A New Family to Know: Lexie is friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable & independent with a medium-high activity level. The owner likes how smart she is and Lexie enjoys playing. She enjoys squeaky, rope, stuffed toys and games of fetch, chase, wrestling & tug. Lexie is mostly an indoor only dog who sleeps in her crate & is walked 2x a day where she doesn’t pull on her leash. Lexie eats dry Pedigree 2x a day. She will have accidents in the home if someone takes too long to take her out. When left home alone Lexie is well behaved. Intake Behavior: Lexie allowed all handling. She allowed to be collared & taken pictures of. When it came to scanning her Lexie was too wiggly, jumpy and I wasn’t able to scan her even with assistance from the owner. Lexie was then asked to go into the kennel which she did.

11/07/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “Lexie” is often short for “Alexandra” but our girl is a Lexie for sure. You see Alexandras are regal and royal. Lexies are adorable and sweet. Alexandras are ethereal and elegant. Lexies are playful and silly. Alexandras wow by just entering a room. Lexies quietly and surely charm. Yes our Lexie is definitely a Lexie. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. 4 year-old Lexie is a family pup through and through. She’s known one for all of her life and it shows. She walks beautifully on leash, sits for her treats, and all the while has a precocious glint in her eye that comes only from years of getting exactly what you want. And deserve! Just looking at Lexie – her coat pristine and white as a snowy owl – one can’t imagine her having anything less than the best. She is said to have lived well with small children, enjoy squeaky toys and games of fetch, and sleep soundly in her crate. Even upon her arrival at the shelter, little Lexie was so excited and wiggly that she was difficult to collar. Excited and wiggly at just the prospect of new people, sights, sounds, and adventures. Well surely even more adventures are just around the corner for our adorable, sweet, playful, silly, charming, wiggly, and beautiful girl. May they find her in short order. Lexie is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

11/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Spayed, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/Children Behavior toward children: Playful Behavior toward dogs: During walks she’ll bark and tries to initiate play with dogs she sees. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Not reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Medium-High energy Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/01/16 Look: 2. Dog jumps on 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, but does not apply pressure Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Lexie was overexcited during handling, jumping up, mouthy (light) and was hard to position during the assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Proximity Sensitive: These dogs have had a poor history of social experience with other dogs or could be extremely fearful in the shelter environment. They are socially shy and may exhibit fearful body posturing (tucked tail, head low, snarling etc), defensive posturing (lunging, barking, snarling etc.) or physically avoid/ignore other dogs. They will emit warning signals to the other dog to back away. PLAYGROUP: 11/1: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Lexie is muzzled due to displaying a tense body, hard barking and growling at the gate. Lexie charges toward the helper dog with a tense body while growling. She stands on top of the helper dog and continues to growl. When the helper dog moves away, she charges toward him again, growling. Handlers are able to deterr using interruptors. She then stands in one spot, body tense, then approaches and seeks handler attention.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/31/16 During her initial medical examination, Lexie readily allows all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with some previous 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 her to control impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _x_Single-pet home _x_Recommend no dog parks (see groupbehavior)

11/01/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Lexie has been overall uncomfortable and avoidant during off leash introductions with other dogs in the care center. Lexie’s first introduction involved the use of a basket muzzle, which was then removed for all of her future interactions. Lexie has offered clear correction and warning to other dogs when uncomfortable with approach. Most recently, Lexie has often kept to herself, and has begun to approach and offer brief sniffs to dogs’ from their rear, but is not yet comfortable with face-to-face greeting. It should be noted that Lexie has made significant progress during continued monitored interaction with select helper dogs at her own pace. Based on observation made on Lexie while in our care, the behavior department feels that she would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home. However, Lexie may benefit continued follow-up on socialization outside the care center via slow, positive introductions with calmer, socially appropriate dogs. 11/1: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Lexie is muzzled due to displaying a tense body, hard barking and growling at the gate. Lexie charges toward the helper dog with a tense body while growling. She stands on top of the helper dog and continues to growl. When the helper dog moves away, she charges toward him again, growling. Handlers are able to deterr using interruptors. She then stands in one spot, body tense, then approaches and seeks handler attention. 11/2: Lexie is muzzled for her second interaction. Lexie displays nervous body language, tail tucked, and actively avoids or turns away from approach. The muzzle is removed, and Lexie continues to appear nervous and avoidant of approach. 11/3: Lexie is uncomfortable and avoids approach. She offers one defensive bark toward the other dog. 11/6, 11/7: Lexie allows brief sniffing, then tucks away and keeps to herself. She sniffs the helper dog when his back is turned. 11/8: Lexie mostly keeps to herself.

10/31/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- SPAYED FEMALE MILD DENTAL TARTAR. EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 5.9 CC PYRANTEL PO GAVE. ALLOWS HANDLING; HYPERACTIVE NOSF

11/10/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/10/16 13:49 BAR Bilateral nasal discharge No active coughing or sneezing A:CIRDC P:Move to iso Doxy PO SID x 10 days Recheck day 10 10/31/16 SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- SPAYED FEMALE MILD DENTAL TARTAR. EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 5.9 CC PYRANTEL PO GAVE. ALLOWS HANDLING; HYPERACTIVE NOSF

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