OLIVER – 16681
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SAFE 12/29/17
OLIVER – 16681
Intake Date: 12/21/17 Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: Green Sex: Neuterd male Age: 5 years
Weight: 53.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam : Pending
A Little Bit About Me…
A volunteer writes: Like people, some dogs have that ‘it’ quality that attracts others to them, and Oliver is that dog! So handsome in his lush latte color coat, he has the best ear to ear smile, is affectionate, lovely and so responsive on leash, got cute little bouncy zoomies from time to time, sits when asked, poses for the camera like a pro, ignored other dogs on our walk, and has amazing comments from his former family who needed to give him up. We’re told that he lived respectfully with a 6 year old child and is good with children of all ages, is relaxed and playful with dogs of all sizes including small breeds (he was terrific in playgroups with both male and females of his size), doesn’t guard his stuff, sleeps in his crate, is well behaved when left home alone, knows ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘come’ and ‘talk’. Oliver is so well behaved, spending time with him is like time spent with an old friend, easy and comfortable. He’s perfection on four legs and if you’re still reading this and not rushing over to meet him you’ll miss out. He’s already a favorite of volunteers who have voted him sweetest dog ever. Now it’s your turn to vote.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
Basic Information: Oliver is a 2 and half year old neutered male pitbull. Owner had him as a puppy. There are no injuries or health concerns owner is aware about. He saw a vet 3 months ago for a ear cleaning.
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 6 year old child
How is this dog around strangers? Oliver is friendly and outgoing with all strangers, he allows to be pet all over by them.
How is this dog around children? He lived with a 6 year old child and was respectful, relaxed and playful with them. he spent time with all types of ages and is respectful with them.
How is this dog around other dogs? He has spent time with large and small breeds and is relaxed, respectful with them. He plays exuberant with all of them.
How is this dog around cats? Oliver has not been around cats so behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding: There is no resource guarding issues with Oliver
Bite history: There is no bite history with Oliver.
Housetrained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: medium
Other Notes: Oliver isnt bothered with touching of food bowl, taking a bone or toy out his mouth, giving a bath, brushing of coat, unfamiliar approaches to family or home. It is unknown how he is with nail trim.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No
Medical Notes : there are no medical concerns according to Owner.
For a New Family to Know : Oliver is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and loves attention. He plays with balls, chewbones, rope, and dried horns. HE sleeps in his crate and eats dry food blue wilderness. He likes any type of treats. He well behaved being left alone in house alone. He does well in a crate for a 8 hour work day. He knows sit, come, down, and talk. Oliver pulls lightly on leash. When off leash he will wander but comes when called.
My medical notes are…
Details on my behavior are…
Date of assessment:24-Dec-2017
Look:1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog 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 follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
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:Oliver 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.
PLAY GROUP:
12/22: When introduced off leash to a female greeter dog, Oliver is soft but becomes overwhelmed with play. With a soft male dog, he is soft and social and solicits play.
12/23: Oliver greets male and female dogs softly and engages in bouncy play.
Date of intake:21-Dec-2017
Summary:upon intake, Oliver had a calm and relaxed body.
Date of initial:22-Dec-2017
Summary:Oliver was attention seeking and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:Oliver’s previous owner reported that he has a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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