PICNIC – A1093285

Manhattan Center

My name is PICNIC. My Animal ID # is A1093285.
I am a male br brindle and black chow chow and mastiff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/12/2016 from NY 11212, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/25/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 42.2 LBS.

Sneezing with yellow mucoid nasal discharge noted on rounds BARH Eating OK A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO Recheck 5 days, 10 days Begin doxy 200 mg PO SID x 10 days prognosis good with treatment 10/20/16 11:57 Reported by walker that when was about to come in he fell to floor, seemed more like playing but volunteer wanted to make sure not sick and did not collapse BAR, panting, mm black (normal color for him) Clear OU/AU, nndc PLN wnl H/L reg, no murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ wnl BCS 4/9 UG m/i Neuro A/A A:Apparently healthy P:No treatment needed 10/12/16: Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 5y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild to moderate staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: quiet on a leash but tense and resists handling, responds well to commands Medication: N/A, preventatives given

10/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/14/16 15:44 Picnic is an adult male mixed breed dog. He was brought to ACC by police as a stray. They report that he wasn’t friendly but didn’t bite anyone. During intake, he was stiff with his head low and tail tucked.

10/18/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Picnic is not your typical posh pet nor your typical pound puppy. He seems a bit rough around the edges, tough and independent. He is quite unusual looking, though, and is overcoming his initial fears. I was pleasantly surprised this time to see him going on his own to his kennel door and getting leashed without fuss. Not the same dog I met the day after his arrival. Excellent! Picnic is a good walker, a bit of a marker, and seems fine meeting other dogs–even one who growled at him. He is particularly interested in lady dogs, and I bet that he will “court” with all his heart in playgroups with his peers. Picnic sits on command and loves treats that he takes very politely from my hand. He does not mind to be “in the spotlight” and be photographed. He even appeared to enjoy warming up his body in the sun and looked all relaxed. Picnic seems to have been well cared for. Gorgeous coat, well groomed, great weight and after all, a quite friendly chap. Picnic brews quite a number of breeds inside him, many of reserved and loyal nature. Come and meet Picnic at the Manhattan Care Center, try to guess who is ancestors might be, but mostly take him home as your forever best friend. Another volunteer writes: It’s hard not to be attracted to this unique and good looking boy. His coat is lush and gorgeous with handsome tiger markings, and his dark tongue speaks of his Chow heritage. Initially scared when he first joined us, he now knows a person with a leash in hand means a nice walk and a chance to go potty. His leash manners are lovely, although he pulls towards the squirrels in the park. Off leash, he came in for some soft snuggles, and gave me a kiss to seal our friendship. Picnic may be slow to deem you his friend, but once you are, you’re a friend for life with all the trust, love and steadfastness that comes along with it.

10/16/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/16/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, body a bit tense, ears back Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, focused on exit. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog required reset walk out of the room, focused on exit. Once positioned, did not pull paw back, body neutral. Toy 1: 1. Dog playfully engaged, keeps a firm grip, body loose. Summary: Appears to flinch upon direct touch; requires slow approach. We recommend a home with no children. PLAYGROUP: When introduced to another dog off leash in the care center, Picnic initially attempts to mount, then engages in play when solicited. He arrived as a stray so in home behavior with dogs is unknown. The behavior department recommends slow introductions with dogs in a future home. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/12/2016 Med Yellow During initial medical exam, Picnic was quiet on a leash but tense and resists handling, responds well to commands ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No children (under 13) (Please see potential challenges) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Picnic has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Picnic easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

10/16/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Picnic arrived as a stray so in home behavior with dogs is unknown. The behavior department recommends slow introductions with dogs in a future home. Picnic is playful in the presence of select dogs, however may be selective with his male dog friends. When introduced to another dog off leash in the care center, Picnic initially attempts to mount, then engages in play when solicited. 10/18: Picnic initially attempts to mount a female dog, however responds well to correction from other dogs. He then attempts to solicit play by offering bows. He approaches and respectfully greets non-playful dogs. 10/20: Picnic engages in very brief play. 10/21: Picnic spends most of his time exploring the yard but will engage in brief play when solicited by a boistrous female. 10/22: Picnic is a bit sexually motivated (does not attempt to mount), but he mostly explores the yard. He will engage in brief play when solicited by another male. 10/23: Picnic is tense when introduce to a particular playful male dog. He briefly greets a calmer, female dog, then wanders away. 10/25: Picnic is tense when approached today. He mostly keeps to himself.

10/12/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 5y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild to moderate staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: quiet on a leash but tense and resists handling, responds well to commands Medication: N/A, preventatives given

10/25/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
Sneezing with yellow mucoid nasal discharge noted on rounds BARH Eating OK A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO Recheck 5 days, 10 days Begin doxy 200 mg PO SID x 10 days prognosis good with treatment 10/20/16 11:57 Reported by walker that when was about to come in he fell to floor, seemed more like playing but volunteer wanted to make sure not sick and did not collapse BAR, panting, mm black (normal color for him) Clear OU/AU, nndc PLN wnl H/L reg, no murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ wnl BCS 4/9 UG m/i Neuro A/A A:Apparently healthy P:No treatment needed 10/12/16: Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 5y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild to moderate staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: quiet on a leash but tense and resists handling, responds well to commands Medication: N/A, preventatives given

 

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