CASH aka NIGEL – A1110581

CASH aka NIGEL – A1110581

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

MALE, BROWN / WHITE, GERM SHEPHERD MIX, 9 yrs
STRAY – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 04/30/2017, From NY 11236, DueOut Date 05/03/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam intact male Estimated age: 9 year Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : Stray dog Subjective: Geriatric intact dog with nuclear sclerosis Observed Behavior – QAR Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective P = 100 bpm R = panting BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes -bilaral nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Dental staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Nuclear sclerosis Plan rescue or foster. Prognosis: good Permanent waiver due to geriatric
Weight 64.6

CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for: Nigel A1110581

KNOWN HISTORY:None

4/30/17

Unaltered male, Stray (length of time in previous home)

Previously lived with: Unknown

Behavior toward strangers:

Behavior toward children:

Behavior toward dogs:

Behavior toward cats:

Resource guarding:

Bite history:

Housetrained:

Energy level/descriptors:

Other notes:

SAFER ASSESSMENT:  5/2/17

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open for at least a portion of the assessment item.

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

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog may smells and licks, then turns away.

Summary: Nigel was a bit shy at first, but friendly and allowed handling.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with other dogs at the Care Center, Nigel displays soft body language when interacting with calm male and female dogs. He may attempt to mount, but responds well to handler interruptions. Nigel came into the Care Center as a stray so his previous behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Nigel be placed with resident dogs that match his calm sociability.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

4/30/17

Nigel was quiet and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Nigel so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment.

Nigel is a young, enthusiastic, social dog

Nigel will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Group Behavior::

When off leash with other dogs at the Care Center, Nigel displays soft body language when interacting with calm male and female dogs. He may attempt to mount, but responds well to handler interruptions. Nigel came into the Care Center as a stray so his previous behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Nigel be placed with resident dogs that match his calm sociability.

5/1: Nigel becomes sexually motivated with a novel female. He wanders in the pen once he is interrupted by handlers.

5/2-5/3: Nigel displays soft body language when greeting a novel male dog. He attempts to mount him once, but responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen.

 

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