MR. GOTTI – 9283
Gone - 11-15-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 11/15/17
Mr. Gotti
Hello, my name is Mr. Gotti. My animal id is #9283. I am a desexed male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – medical.
Mr. Gotti is at risk due to behavior (New Hope Only determination). He has shown concerning behaviors towards other dogs in the care center, as well as in previous home. There are no known medical concerns for Mr. Gotti at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Calling attention to himself by doing a little tap dance in his kennel, his smile broadened when he knew he got me. Leashed easily and out the door, Mr. Gotti potties endlessly, making it clear why he worked so hard to have me notice him. Good boy, Mr. Gotti! Although another volunteer mentioned that he can pull on leash, my experience was a good one, with Mr. G trotting nicely by my side. Calm and quiet as we walk, Mr. G looks up from time to time as if wondering who this new person is on the other side of the leash. You can read smart, confused and accepting in his eyes. Mr. G and I head into the backyard for some off leash time, Mr. G exploring the pen, politely declining my treats, and then doing the cutest thing ever. He backs into my legs, inviting me to give him a butt scratch. So cute, and so smart! Our pleasantly plump middle aged guest lived respectfully with a cat with whom he slept, is not a fan of his own kind, doesn’t guard his stuff, and we’re told was relaxed and playful with children from ages newborn to 12. Mr. G rocked his behavior assessment with great scores in all categories, and is currently looking for a dog-free home in which to spend his retirement years. He knows several commands, likes to play with toys and sticks, likes to sleep on the couch, and when left alone at home, is well behaved. Surrendered as his former owner is ill and can no longer take care of him, it’s clear that he’s an awesome best buddy, and now ready to be yours.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 75.4 lbs
Recheck pyoderma (chest, ventrum)
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 985112002040334 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, friendly and weet Sex: neutered male Estimated Age: reported 8y Subjective: seemingly healthy older dog, overweight Eyes: clear Ears: slightly waxy, easily cleane Oral Exam: moderate staining with tartar Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL, fatty Musculoskeletal: overweight 6.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy older dog Plan: DVM intake
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 985112002040334 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, friendly and weet Sex: neutered male Estimated Age: reported 8y Subjective: seemingly healthy older dog, overweight Eyes: clear Ears: slightly waxy, easily cleane Oral Exam: moderate staining with tartar Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL, fatty Musculoskeletal: overweight 6.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy older dog Plan: DVM intake
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Mr. Gotti approached with wagging tail and a wiggly body. He jumped on me and gave a hug and kiss. He allowed me to pet him and collar him. He howled when I stopped petting him. He walked right into his kennel and sat down when I opened the door.
Basic Information:: Mr. Gotti is an 8 year old, gray and white large mixed breed. He was found as a stray 3 years ago and his previous owner kept him. He was surrendered because his previous owner is sick and unable to care for him.
Previously lived with:: 1 cat and 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Mr. Gotti is friendly and outgoing. When he plays with adults he is exuberant.
How is this dog around children?: Mr. Gotti spent time with children from newborn to 12 years old. Around them he was relaxed and playful and when he played he was exuberant.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Around other dogs, Mr. Gotti is said to be aggressive. He barks, lunges and has bitten.
How is this dog around cats?: Mr. Gotti lived with a 3 year old DSH spayed female cat. With her he was respectful and they would sleep together.
Resource guarding:: If his food bowl was touched with eatrin, Mr. Gotti would continue to eat with a relaxed body. He became playful if a treat or toy was taken away from him.
Bite history:: Mr. Gotti has never bitten a person but did bite another dog 3 years ago.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Mr. Gotti isnt bothered if he is taken off furniture, disturbed while sleeping, or if his paws are touched. He is friendly if held or restrained, or if his coat is brushed. When given baths he is tolerant but tries to get away. He was friendly if an unfamiliar person approached his home or previous owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Mr. Gotti has not been to the vet but has no known injuries or health concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Mr. Gotti is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and excitable. The two things his previous owner liked most about him were; he is friendly and loving. When his previous owner was home he would tend to be in the same room. He likes to play with balls and sticks. His favorite games are fetch and tug. At night he slept on the couch. He ate dry Professional Chicken. He is very house trained and rarely had accidents. When left alone indoors he was well behaved. He knows the cues; stay, sit, come, jump and run. He was walked 2 time daily and on leash he pulls very hard. Off leash he wanders and comes when called.
Date of intake:: 11/11/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 3 years)
Previously lived with:: An adult and a cat
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Barks and lunges at them
Behavior toward cats:: Respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Mr. Gotti bit a dog three years ago.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Mr. Gotti is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/13/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Mr. Gotti quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: The previous owner of Mr. Gotti cites that he has previously barked and lunged at other dogs, as well as citing a bite incident involving another dog three years ago. Mr. Gotti was muzzled for an introduction to a female helper dog. When introduced, Mr. Gotti rushes toward the female helper dog while growling and attempting to jump on top of her. He is interrupted by a handler picking up his leash to remove him. He continues to growl and lunge toward the female helper dog until she is removed from sight. When the handler attempts to walk Mr. Gotti away, he turns and muzzle punches the legs of the handler (whilst still muzzled). The behavior department strongly advises against placing Mr. Gotti into a home with other dogs. Caution and vigilance should be exercised when walking through areas of high dog traffic, and it is recommended that Gotti be walked with a muzzle.
Date of intake:: 11/11/2017
Summary:: Mr. Gotti had a wiggly body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/11/2017
Summary:: Mr. Gotti was social and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Mr. Gotti’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: Single pet home/no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors observed in the care center, and the previous owner, it is recommended that Mr. Gotti be the only resident dog in his future home.
Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: In his previous home, Mr. Gotti has been reported to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them and barking. Mr. Gotti may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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