MARKO – A1101492

MARKO – A1101492

**SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME**

MALE, TAN, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 10 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR HOSPITAL Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 01/13/2017, From NY 11218, DueOut Date 01/16/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-086134.

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: male Age: approx.10 years Mentation: BAHR EEN: wnl Teeth: severe tartar, gingitivis, missing incisors and some molars- possible dental disease Skin: wnl, no fleas seen Behavior: allow the handling but nervous during the exam 9.6lbs no bump palpated toes with nail- long nail, trimmed at initial exam nosf
Weight 9.6

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: N/A

Intact Male, Stray

ASSESSMENT:

Look:2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is fearful, trembles and 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 tense with his mouth closed.

Tag:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1&2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back his paw.

Toy: 1. No interest.

Summary: Marko is a bit fearful but readily warms up and allows all handling/solicits attention.

PLAYGROUP:

Marko was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Marko is nervous, greeting other dogs with a tucked tail while lip licking. He is initially tolerant of face to face greetings but will lip curl when a male attempts to mount him.

Marko was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown.

1/14-1/21: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Marko is nervous, greeting other dogs with a tucked tail while lip licking. He is initially tolerant of face to face greetings but will lip curl when a male attempts to mount him.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his medical examination, Marko was nervous but allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

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

Potential challenges:

_X_Fearful (We recommend allowing Marko to interact at his own pace as he is initially fearful though readily warms up upon a slow/soft approch. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Marko to new and unfamiliar situations.)

 

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