ORSON – A1065562
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ORSON – A1065562
**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**
MALE, BLACK / BLUE TICK, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr, 6 mos
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD RELEASED Reason NO TIME
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/19/2016, From NY 11422, DueOut Date02/22/2016,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 1y6m Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: some scratches on pinnae, otherwise WNL Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: underweight between 1.75 and 2 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no, some scars on face and very old (almost healed) granulating scratches Behavior: friendly, allowed all handling, sweet Medication: N/A, preventatives given TID feeding placed
Weight 40.0
bloody diarrhea seen on rounds, dog is BAR; start 5 day course of panacur and metronidazole
Profile
Basic information
Orson is a male 1 and a half year old American Pit bull terrier. Orson is on the skinny side but has no known medical conditions. Orson was brought to the care center as a stray by a relative of the owner.
Socialization
Orson has lived with children ages 4 and 3 and got along well with them. Orson plays somewhat roughly with the children because he likes to jump up on them while excited. Around strangers Orson is friendly and outgoing. Orson also plays the same way with adults as he does with children. Orson has not been socialized with cat but has lived with another dog. Orson got along well with the smaller dog but tried to mount him often.
For the new family to know
Orson was described as friendly with a medium activity level. Orson enjoys playing with bones and ropes and loves to play tug. When left in the yard alone Orson will bark. Orson eats dry food and pulls lightly on the leash. Orson knows the commands sit and paw.
Behavior during intake
Orson was curious and wiggly during intake. Orson allowed counselor to scan and collar him with a loose body and allowed to have his picture taken. Orson enjoyed being pet by the counselor and was well behaved in the kennel and wagged lightly when counselors approached.
Behavior
Orson walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. Orson was calm and relaxed during handling. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Orson was not interested in toys.
Orson was brought to the care center as a stray by a relative of the owner. He was described as friendly with a medium activity level. Orson enjoys playing with bones and ropes and loves to play tug. Orson has lived with children ages 4 and 3 and got along well with them. Orson plays somewhat roughly with the children because he likes to jump up on them while excited. Around strangers Orson is friendly and outgoing. Orson also plays the same way with adults as he does with children. Orson has not been socialized with cat but has lived with another dog. Orson got along well with the smaller dog but tried to mount him often”. Orson did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home.
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, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds.
Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds.
Toy: 1. No interest.
Group Behavior
When off leash with other dogs, Orson allows greeting but mostly ignores in favor of soliciting handler attention.
2/25 update: Orson is tense when approached and offers a low grow with repeated sniffing from the other dog.
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