MANCHA – A1104619

A volunteer writes:

Tiny Mancha is a  bit lost in his huge kennel, his big dark eyes seeming all puzzled. He looks so cute resting on his bed ,  comes right away when called for a walk and is leashed easily. Mancha was a bit anxious when he arrived at the care center, all ready to escape his den and sometimes twirling for no reason other than may be stress. He is so much better now, walks beautifully(tail up and happy) on the leash and hops with help on the bench for petting and treats. He might be housetrained and marks slightly his territory. Mancha is a petite eight year old Jack Russell Terrier, quite lively(most of them are..), healthy looking and very well groomed. I imagine that he must wonder without “analyzing”… what are all those changes in his life about but I am pretty sure that back in a home environment and the love of a master, Mancha will fall back on his four and be the happy, active and lively JRT he is supposed to be… Come and meet him soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

PROFILE :

Basic Information

Mancha is an approximate 8 year old male Jack Russell terrier mix. He was found under a car in the Bronx. Finder stated he lured him out from under the car with a can of veinna sausages. Finder stated Mancha tolerated being picked up and pet. Finder held on to him for a little while to see if someone would reclaim him around the area he found him but no one showed up. Mancha never displayed any signs of aggression towards the finder.

Behavior during Intake

Mancha tolerated handling but would flinch when pet. He tolerated being picked up and collared. No signs of aggression were displayed during the intake behavior.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Unaltered Male, Stray

ASSESSMENT:

Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff and fearful, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity:  2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body stiff, mouth closed.

Tag: 3. Dog is playful, but when touched repeatedly turns quickly away.   Dog is be crouching with tail tucked when touched.

Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff.

Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Mancha appeared social and excited when he entered the assessment room.  He became very uncomfortable when handled, becoming stiff and whale eyed and avoiding direct contact with the assessor.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

2/25: When off leash with other dogs Mancha is fearful and avoids interaction.

2/26: Mancha allows approach, though mostly keeps to himself.

2/27: Mancha is anxious and seeks to exit the yard.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Mancha was tense.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Mancha so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home

_X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Mancha is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.

Potential challenges:

_X_Handling/touch sensitivity (Although he appears social, Mancha becomes very uncomfortable with any direct handling.  It is important to always go slow and give Mancha the option to walk away from any social interaction.  Mancha should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling.  It should always be Mancha’s choice to approach a new person or thing.  Mancha would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.)