POPCORN – A1084250

POPCORN – A1084250

***SAFER : AVERAGE HOME***

MALE, TAN, MIN PINSCHER MIX, 9 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/05/2016, From NY 11434, DueOut Date 08/08/2016, I came in with Group/Litter #K16-068721

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan positive 4A29015F76; BARH; neutered ~ 9 yrs; severe dental tartar and gingivitis; overweight senior dog; reverse sneezing during exam; friendly allows all handing; nosf

RE-EXAM

8/9/16 : S/O-BAR, pink mm, hydrated. EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c. PLN-all wnl. H/L-no m/a, fsp, clear and eup. GI-negative oral, TNP, NMP. GU-MN, nsf. MSI-BCS 3.5/5, amb x 4, good haircoat. Neuro-a and a.  A-geriatric healthy ; P-no further treatment needed at this time

BEHAVIOR :

Popcorn was surrenderd into the shelter on 8/5/16; as a stray. Popcorn did spend three days in the client’s home and was described as well-behaved. Behavior during intake: It was reported Popcorn was alert active and friendly, he allowed all handling.During SAFER Popcorn came into the assessment room calm he had a loose body posture when interacting with the assessor; he allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Popcorn was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resource portion of the assessment. Popcorn was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Popcorn appears to be sociable, and did not display any behavior concerns, so the department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter.

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 a downward position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open and for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog quickly pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 2:1. Dog quickly pulls back his paw.

Toy 1: No interest.

PLAYGROUP:

Popcorn was brought in as a stray with another small dog however his behavior around other dogs is unknown.

8/7- 8/10: When off leash at the Care Center, Popcorn greets other dogs appropriately and is tolerant of their solicitations but mostly keeps to himself and wanders the pen.

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