MARTIN – A1101199

Manhattan Center

My name is MARTIN. My Animal ID # is A1101199.
I am a neutered male tan and white labrador retr and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/08/2017 from NY 11224, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/10/2017 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 36.6 LBS.

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.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (During his stay at our care center, Martin has, at times, displayed a low threshold for dog reactivity and frustration on leash: hard pulling, barking, lunging, high-pitched vocalization. We advise appropriate and safe management when attempting to modify/remedy this behavior.)

01/08/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/08/17 13:25 Martin barks at first when strangers approach him but warms up and becomes friendly and outgoing in no time. He’s only spent time around one child (12 years old) and was relaxed with him. He plays exuberantly with both adults and children. Martin has spent time around other dogs in the dog parks and enjoys playing and rough housing with them. He has never spent time around cats so it’s unknown how he would react around them. During loud noises such as fireworks, Martin is alert and likes to look out the window. His owner never took the food dish away while he was eating so it’s unknown how he would react to that. When his owner takes away his bones he isn’t bothered and thinks she’s trying to play if it’s a toy she’s taking away. He isn’t bothered when his owner pulls him off of furniture, restrains him from something he wants, or when he’s disturbed from his slumber. He enjoys getting baths and being brushed but has never had his nails clipped so it’s unknown how he would react. When someone unfamiliar approaches his home or owner, he barks but warms up if approached the right way. His owner describes him as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable. His activity level is medium but when he’s ready to play enjoys fetching balls and being chased for them back, tugging on rope, wrestling, and chewing on bones. His owner loves how much of a great cuddler he is and how he loves laying in bed with her. When his owner’s home, he follows her around or hangs out in the same room, but he’s always seeking for attention. Martin is kept mostly indoors and likes to sleep in his owner’s bed or his own bed in his crate. He’s mostly house-trained but will go potty indoors if not taken out for 7 hours or so. He enjoys going potty on anything he can pick up a scent on when outside and is well-behaved when left alone indoors. He is crate-trained and knows sit, down, and go to bed. For exercise he enjoys brisk, long walks and going off-leash at dog parks. His owner bed him one can of Alpo and 2 cups Pedigree dry food, two times daily. His favorite treats are Milkbones and pig ears. On intake, Martin kept jumping up onto counselors. His tail was hanging low at first but then began wagging. He gently took treats from counselors’ hands when offered them and sat nicely but not for too long. Martin kept trying to sniff everything in the room and it was a little hard for the counselors to put the collar on him because of how excited he was.

01/14/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: To the one who never spent time with him, Martin might appear aloof and skittish at first. He is tense in his kennel, gives at times a bark but accepts the leash, and off we set on a walk around the block. Martin is all business, stopping and sniffing all along the way, pulling a little on the leash and slightly toward other dogs. He relieves himself too, marking his territory. He reminds me of a fox or a wolf, more in his demeanor than his looks. Free in a pen, he explores a lot. Martin has clearly some basic training. He comes when called, sits on command and loves treats. He does not mind me outfitting him with a scarf or to look into the eye of my big camera. He clearly has been around people, which is confirmed to us by his excellent owner surrender’s comments. Martin indeed played well with children and adults as well as other dogs in the dog park. He is said to be very playful and affectionate and even slept in his owner’s bed at night. I must say that after spending a good 1/2 hour with Martin, I had kind of given up on cuddling when, having maybe read my mind, he suddenly plopped his forelegs on my knees, kissed me and settled himself right there for caresses. He really took me by surprise. Martin does not seem the type of dog that blends well with a shelter environment. He is quite sensitive and needs a stable, active, structured and loving home to thrive and show his best sides. Will you be the one bringing Martin home? He is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center.

01/10/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Stray Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Relaxed and exuberantly playful with the twelve year old he spent time with. Behavior toward dogs: Plays roughly at the dog park. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Unknown Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Martin is housetrained Energy level/descriptors: Martin’s previous owner described him as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable with a medium activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. 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. Jumps up, a bit distracted. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy. No growling or stiffness. Summary: Martin displayed a high amount of energy on his assessment, jumping up repeatedly. He would benefit from daily physical exercise, such as runs, walks, and play, and mental stimulation such as Kongs and puzzle toys. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Selective: These dogs can succeed with certain other dogs, but may be more selective or picky. They may dislike certain ‘types’ of dogs or styles of dog play so they may require extra supervision when interacting with other dogs. PLAYGROUP: 1/10: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Martin appears a bit tense, though is polite when greeting the female greeter dog. When Martin is introduced to a nervous male dog, he growls and begins to follow him. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/9/16 During his initial medical exam Martin appeared high energy and nervous. 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.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (During his stay at our care center, Martin has, at times, displayed a low threshold for dog reactivity and frustration on leash: hard pulling, barking, lunging, high-pitched vocalization. We advise appropriate and safe management when attempting to modify/remedy this behavior.)

01/10/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Martin has been uncomfortable when interacting with female dogs and exhibits status seeking behaviors with male dogs. His owner reports he “has spent time around other dogs in the dog parks and enjoys playing and rough housing with them.” Due to conflicting information, the behavior department recommends not placing Martin into a home with other dogs at this time until he is able to decompress and acclimate to his new environment. 1/10: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Martin appears a bit tense, though is polite when greeting the female greeter dog. When Martin is introduced to a nervous male dog, he growls and begins to follow him. 1/12: Martin T’s the shoulders of a male dog, and remains tense. He attempts to mount him.

01/09/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative male intact mild tartar clean EEN clean coat hyper, nervous NOSF

01/20/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
1/20/17 S/O: BAR, friendly and interactive, e collar on, food eaten, normal feces in kennel pink gums, mild serous nasal d/c p keeps licking and more nasal d/c produced A: CIRDC neutered 1/18/17- on rimadyl P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: one and three quarters tabs PO SID x10days prognosis: good

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