NIKO aka NICO – A1010880

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Manhattan Center 

My name is NIKO. My Animal ID # is A1010880.
I am a neutered male br brindle and white great dane and boxer mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/02/2016 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was TOO BIG.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/03/2016 Exam Type POST ADOPTION – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 63.0 LBS.

Scanned positive# 985170000393326 BARH mild tartar neutered clean EEN clean coat tense,nervous NOSF

02/02/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/02/16 18:40 Basic Information Niko is a 3-year old Neutered Great Dane mix. Owner has had him for the past 3-yuears after receiving him from a friend. Owner says he does not have any injuries or health concerns, and was last seen by the vet in Aug 2015 at AC&C. Socialization & Behavior Niko is described as being friendly and outgoing when around strangers. Niko has not lived with any other animals but is described as being excited and immediately playful when seeing dogs in passing. Niko has not lived with children, but client notes when children come over he is very excited and playful. Client says due to size he unintentionally gets rough with them. According to client there have been no past issues of Niko biting anyone or another animal. Client says Niko is friendly and allows her to grab his bowl while eating. Client says he’ll both ignore and continue to try and eat or stop and wait until told to continue. Niko is friendly when told to get off of furniture and will try to run when time to take baths. Niko is described as being playful and excited when someone unfamiliar approaches. Client says due to his size Niko is able to jump the fence in her backyard. Client says once out he just runs around the block. For a New family to Know Niko is described as excitable, confident, and friendly with a medium activity level. When asked what she likes most about Niko owner chose how sensible and loyal he is. Niko enjoys balls and stuffed toys and when home usually follows his owner. Client recommends Niko go to a home with outdoor space and no small children. Niko was fed both wet and dry food in a variety of brands. Niko is house-trained and never has accidents. Client says Niko is behaved when left home alone as long as there isn’t any socks left around on the floor. Niko is said to understand commands sit, stay, come, and go. Niko pulls very hard on leash due to size and excitement. Behavior during Intake Niko was friendly during intake. He immediately leant into counselor’s lap to show affection. Niko accepted treats gently and demonstrated his knowledge of sit. Niko allowed petting and all handling, showing no signs of aggression during intake.

02/07/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Now I understand why Niko ended up two summers in a row at the care center. Niko owns very long legs that allow him to leap over fences and obstacles and run as fast as a Cheetah. He is said to be part Boxer and Great Dane. I say he descends from a Greyhound…Niko is gorgeous and cannot take a bad picture…. His eyes sparkle, expressing his joy to be free in a pen, cavorting with his peers, running after a ball or just being in the company of a human. He is all excited and sizzling when he sees a ball or a toy..and he does not guard anything…In playgroups with other dogs, he is playful and bouncy, entices his friends to play but needs some understanding that his demands are not always welcome. Niko enjoys to be caressed and to come on the lap. He is quite an affectionate young man. On the leash, he pulls but nothing I cannot manage. He is very much house trained, does not mark his territory and does not go after the birds. A kennel, you can imagine is not what a long legged boy who has spent time in a yard, will put up with…Niko carries on when he sees a person or another pooch passing by his den…Do not let this fool you, once out in the open, Niko is another dog…energetic, enthusiastic, definitely but a very enjoyable dog to spend time with. Niko was surrendered to us as he was too big and too strong for his owner…When asked what she likes the most about her dog, the owner answered: Niko is sensible and loyal….Niko was left with great comments across the board, loving, playful and eager to play with kids and other dogs while a little overwhelming because of his size and his boisterousness…Bottom line, our gorgeous friend Niko is a great pooch with a wonderful heart but who needs an active owner who will keep him busy and channel his energy in order for him to mingle happily but with more poise with kids and other dogs. Niko has my vote and I hope he will have yours too. Come and meet him at the Manhattan Care Center and make him your forever best friend.

Another volunteer writes:

02/16/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Niko has become increasingly distressed in the kennel environment. When dogs walk past his kennel he begins barking and lunging at his door. He is not thriving in the kennel environment and needs to move into a stable home environment quickly. 2/3 SAFER: Niko came into our center as an owner surrender. He is described as excitable and friendly and is reported to be housetrained. During intake, Niko leaned into the admission counselor’s lap, accepted treats, and allowed all handling. He was tense and nervous during his initial medical exam, resisted being examined. Niko pulled hard on leash for his relief walk. He displayed high energy and movement upon entering the SAFER assessment room. Niko pulled out of assessor’s hands on all three Look attempts, shoulder rubbing. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, lip lick, mouth open. Niko playfully engaged in Tag game, jumping and popping his body, but calmed easily at end of game. He shoulder rubbed while positioning for Squeeze item, but once positioned stood still, did not pull paw back on both attempts, head low, lip lick. He showed minimal interest in Toy, reacting to the squeak sound with interest but then losing interest quickly. The Behavior Team feels Niko would do best with an Experienced owner that does not have young children. He will benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, play as well as durable toys such as kongs and nylabones to positively direct his high energy and enthusiasm. We recommend Niko should not be left in the yard unsupervised due to his previously reported history of jumping over fences. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions, shoulder rub. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, mouth open, lip lick. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game, indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc, settles easily at end. Squeeze 1/ 2 dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs Niko is playful and bouncy, offering bows and paw slaps to solicit play. He may lack social skills as he can be rude and continue to jump into the helper dog once correction has been offered.

02/03/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Niko is exuberant and playful with males and females, jumping on them and offering paw slaps to solicit play. On one occasion he became aroused when playing with a vocal female, but he is otherwise social and appropriate. His owner reports that although he has not lived with any other dogs, Niko is “excited and immediately playful when seeing dogs in passing.” The behavior department feels that Niko could go to a home with another dog that is boistrous and has a similar playstyle. When off leash with other dogs Niko is playful and bouncy, offering bows and paw slaps to solicit play. He may lack social skills as he can be rude and continue to jump into the helper dog once correction has been offered. 2/4 update: Niko solicits and engages in exuberant, pawsy play. 2/6 update: Niko jumps on and over a group of males during play. He does attempt to mount but takes correction; he as well will offer correction when mounted. 2/7 update: Niko engages in running play with a playful female dog. He occasionally attempts to mount when flagged by the female but ceases with handler interruption. 2/9 update: Niko solicits by jumping on and over the other dogs, both males and females. He persistently attempts to mount the male (no correction was offered) occasionally running through the pen with him. 2/10 update: Niko continues to exhibit these behaviors when off leash with other dogs. 2/11 update: Niko is boistrous and bouncy with males and females. He does offer correction to an overly pushy female but will continue playing when she slows down. 2/12 update: Niko, again, engages in rough, bouncy, running play with males and females. 2/13 update: Niko continues to engage in rough play, but he becomes aroused when interacting with a vocal dog–he tenses and becomes vocal back to her.

02/03/2016 POST ADOPTION PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive# 985170000393326 BARH mild tartar neutered clean EEN clean coat tense,nervous NOSF

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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RTO – 08/11/15

***RETURNED 08/03/15***

NEUTERED MALE, BR BRINDLE / WHITE, GREAT DANE / BOXER, 3 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/03/2015, From NY 10465, DueOut Date 08/06/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary Scanned positive# 985170000393326 BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE PHYSICAL EXAM Mild dehydration Mild tartar Neutered male Very tense and nervous, actively resisted being examined
Weight 56.4

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RTO –  08/21/14

*** EXPERIENCED HOME ***

NEUTERED MALE, BR BRINDLE / WHITE, GREAT DANE / BOXER, 4 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID
Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/17/2014, From NY 10469, DueOut Date 08/25/2014,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

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February 2016

A volunteer writes;

Basic Information

Niko is a 3-year old Neutered Great Dane mix. Owner has had him for the past 3-yuears after receiving him from a friend. Owner says he does not have any injuries or health concerns, and was last seen by the vet in Aug 2015 at AC&C.

Socialization & Behavior

Niko is described as being friendly and outgoing when around strangers. Niko has not lived with any other animals but is described as being excited and immediately playful when seeing dogs in passing. Niko has not lived with children, but client notes when children come over he is very excited and playful. Client says due to size he unintentionally gets rough with them. According to client there have been no past issues of Niko biting anyone or another animal. Client says Niko is friendly and allows her to grab his bowl while eating. Client says he’ll both ignore and continue to try and eat or stop and wait until told to continue. Niko is friendly when told to get off of furniture and will try to run when time to take baths. Niko is described as being playful and excited when someone unfamiliar approaches. Client says due to his size Niko is able to jump the fence in her backyard. Client says once out he just runs around the block.

For a New family to Know

Niko is described as excitable, confident, and friendly with a medium activity level. When asked what she likes most about Niko owner chose how sensible and loyal he is. Niko enjoys balls and stuffed toys and when home usually follows his owner. Client recommends Niko go to a home with outdoor space and no small children. Niko was fed both wet and dry food in a variety of brands. Niko is house-trained and never has accidents. Client says Niko is behaved when left home alone as long as there isn’t any socks left around on the floor. Niko is said to understand commands sit, stay, come, and go. Niko pulls very hard on leash due to size and excitement.

Behavior during Intake

Niko was friendly during intake. He immediately leant into counselor’s lap to show affection. Niko accepted treats gently and demonstrated his knowledge of sit. Niko allowed petting and all handling, showing no signs of aggression during intake.

Behavior:

Niko came into our center as an owner surrender. It is reported Niko has not lived with children. Owner says Niko is not bothered if someone touches his food while he is eating. It is reported when Niko was left alone in the yard he would jump the fence. He is described as excitable and friendly. Owner reports Niko is housetrained. During intake, Niko was friendly, leaning into admission counselor’s lap, accepting treats gently.  He allowed all handling. He was tense and nervous during his initial medical exam, resisted being examined. Niko pulled hard on leash for his relief walk. He displayed high energy and movement upon entering the SAFER assessment room. Niko pulled out of assessor’s hands on all three Look attempts, shoulder rubbing. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, lip lick, mouth open. Niko playfully engaged in Tag game, jumping and popping his body, but calmed easily at end of game. Niko shoulder rubbed while positioning for Squeeze item, but once positioned stood still, did not pull paw back on both attempts, head low, lip lick. He showed minimal interest in Toy, reacting to the squeak sound with interest but then losing interest quickly.  When off leash with other dogs Niko is playful and bouncy, offering bows and paw slaps to solicit play. He may lack social skills as he can be rude and continue to jump into the helper dog once correction has been offered. The Behavior Team feels Niko would do best with an Experienced owner that does not have young children. He will benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, play as well as durable toys such as kongs and nylabones to positively direct his high energy and enthusiasm. We recommend Niko should not be left in the yard unsupervised due to his previously reported history of jumping over fences.

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions, shoulder rub.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, mouth open, lip lick.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game, indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc, settles easily at end.

Squeeze 1/ 2 dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs Niko is playful and bouncy, offering bows and paw slaps to solicit play. He may lack social skills as he can be rude and continue to jump into the helper dog once correction has been offered.

Group Behavior:

When off leash with other dogs Niko is playful and bouncy, offering bows and paw slaps to solicit play. He may lack social skills as he can be rude and continue to jump into the helper dog once correction has been offered.

2/4 update: Niko solicits and engages in exuberant, pawsy play.

2/6 update: Niko jumps on and over a group of males during play. He does attempt to mount but takes correction; he as well will offer correction when mounted.

2/7 update: Niko engages in running play with a playful female dog.  He occasionally attempts to mount when flagged by the female but ceases with handler interruption.

2/9 update: Niko solicits by jumping on and over the other dogs, both males and females. He persistently attempts to mount the male (no correction was offered) occasionally running through the pen with him.

2/10 update: Niko continues to exhibit these behaviors when off leash with other dogs.

2/11 update: Niko is boistrous and bouncy with males and females. He does offer correction to an overly pushy female but will continue playing when she slows down.

2/12 update: Niko, again, engages in rough, bouncy, running play with males and females.

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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