ONYX – 17935
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RTO SAFE 01/16/18
Onyx
Hello, my name is Onyx. My animal id is #17935. I am a male black brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 7 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 09-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Onyx is at risk due to behavior, Experience determination. We recommend Onyx go to a home prepared to teach basic manners and impulse control due to concerning behaviors in the care center. Onyx has displayed extreme dog reactivity. There are no medical concerns for Onyx at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Elegant and lanky in his gorgeous, shining brindle (think dark chocolate marble cake) coat, Onyx is ready to come out and play. And go potty. Surrendered due landlord issues, Onyx joins us with the resume of a loving family dog who lived with older children, is friendly to all, doesn’t guard his stuff, is “very” housetrained when walked regularly, likes to be brushed and be held but doesn’t like baths. Onyx loved chasing a ball off leash, but as it was crusted with ice, picking it up to bring it back for another throw was not his favorite thing to do. If he could speak, he’d probably want to know what I could do to make the ice disappear! Giving me a quick woof if I wasn’t fast enough with my throw, he’s poetry in motion as he runs after the ball, even when he slips on the wet surface. Oh Onyx, the sun will shine soon. Up on the bench for some hugs and kisses, Onyx is a non stop tail wagger, ready for some lively entertainment and good hugs. I loved this telling comment from his former owner, “Onyx can’t be walked off leash because he will run across the street to greet people”. What a super friendly guy, everyone needs to be his friend! Lots of hugs, lots of playtime, and lots of love is what makes Onyx a happy dog. It should be an easy give, so ask to meet him today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 54.2 lbs
10/01/2018
BARH scan negative male intact nervous but allowed handling 1.7 yrs old reported mild tartar clean EEN clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
12/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? None Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Surrendered by owner, no dog apartment Subjective: BAR Hyd wnl Observed Behavior – Snappy when didn’t want ears examined, otherwise ok Evidence of Cruelty seen – None observed Evidence of Trauma seen -None observed Objective T = Not possible P = 120 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears – mild debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Nsf PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: AD mild to mod erythema Prognosis: good Plan: clean ears when sedated for neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
12/01/2018
cage exam only: looks good no addition reports of diarrhea
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Onxy was very loose bodied during intake he was jumping up kissing my face when i approached him and was running in circles and doing play bows. He allowed me to collar him and and take his picture. When i tried to put him in the kennel he began to panic and needed some time to relax and then walked into the kennel on his own.
Date of Intake: 1/9/2018
Basic Information:: Onyx is a male black brindle large breed dog that is estimated to be 1 year 7 months old. His previous owner got him as a gift from a friend over a year ago and stayed with them until their landlord said they weren’t allowed to keep him in the apartment any longer.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 1 Child (17 Years Old)
How is this dog around strangers?: Onyx is friendly with strangers and will jump up on them for attention when they approach.
How is this dog around children?: Onyx lived with 1 child and was very friendly and playful with him. He was somewhat rough when playing with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Onyx was not around other dogs in his previous home.
How is this dog around cats?: Onyx was not around other cats in his previous home.
Resource guarding:: Onyx is not bothered by people going near his food or toys.
Bite history:: Onyx has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Playful, Excitable
Other Notes:: Onyx is a little hard to control when he is out for walks he pulls vary hard on the leash and and will jump on people to greet them. He isn’t bothered by loud noises. He is afraid of baths and having his nails trimmed. He does enjoy being brushed and held.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Onyx has been to the vet in the last year and has no medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Onyx is am excitable dog that will follow you around the house and enjoys playing with bones. He is used to being indoors most of the day and eats dry food. He is very house trained and has accidents only once or twice a month. Onyx likes to go out for runs and will pulls very hard on his leash, he cant be walked off leash because he will run across the street to greet people.
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 1 year)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Friendly, playful but a bit rough
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Onyx is described as playful and excitable with a high level of activity.
Other Notes:: Onyx pulls very hard on leash and jumps on people while walking to greet them.
Date of assessment:: 1/10/2018
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
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:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
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:: Onyx approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up in a social manner. He jumped up several times, remained social throughout, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 1/10: Onyx displays a tense body and vocalizes when greeting through the fence. He is muzzled for off leash interaction where he presumes to follow with stiff body, offers brief sniffs.
Date of intake:: 1/9/2018
Summary:: Onxy was very loose bodied during intake, he was jumping up socially on people.
Date of initial:: 1/10/2018
Summary:: Onyx was tense but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: His previous owners describe Onyx as a high-energy dog. In the care center he has been active and enthusiastic. He may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when she becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Strength/leash pulling: Onyx’s previous owner reported that he pulls very hard on leash, a behavior we have also seen at the care center. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. On leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Onyx has been observed to react strongly towards dogs on leash and through barriers; hard barking/snarling and lunging. Onyx may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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