PRECIOUS – 12693
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SAFE 11/29/17
Precious
Hello, my name is Precious. My animal id is #12693. I am a female tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Precious is at risk for medical reasons. Precious has been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, Precious has been assessed as being best placed in a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: She really is named appropriately, as this pleasantly plump, Rubenesque, fed with love little girl, is undeniably precious. Showing off her housetraining skills the moment we were out the door, she then showed off nice leash manners, walking closely by my side. Surrendered by the only family she’s ever known, we’re told she’s friendly to everyone, plays gently with children, doesn’t guard her things, barks at dogs she sees in the street, likely wanting to play as she’s done well in playgroups with both males and females. Precious loves people, jumping up on the bench to sit beside me, giving me kisses and wagging her tail. At first she tried to pull herself up on the bench, but that proved too hard for her short legs and chubby body, and don’t tell her I told you that, as I promised her I wouldn’t tell. Precious was clearly fed with love, her coat is clean and cared for, and she’s social and friendly to all, even approaching the assessor for her behavior evaluation with a “soft, wiggly body”. She’s an absolute doll who needs to find a new family to love, give kisses to, and wag her tail at. Shouldn’t it be you?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 70 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:4 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -whines, wags tail. allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, broun dc au, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no SS felt MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: obese, otitis-mild Prognosis:good Plan:ohe, weight loss. mometamax au sid SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -BAR, sweet and docile -soft sneezing, excessive nasal discharge -appears eupnic and comfortable A CIRDC Obese P move to isolation doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Precious had a loose and wiggly body. Precious allowed being collared and having her picture taken.
Basic Information:: Precious is a 4 year old unaltered large breed dog that the owner got from a friend when she was just a puppy. The owner is surrendering due to his living circumstance. Precious’ last vet visit was when she went to the vet a few months ago for routine vaccines.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Precious is very friendly around strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Precious is playful with children and very respectful, only playing gently.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Precious does not like when she encounters dogs on the street, she usually lunges at them and barks.
How is this dog around cats?: Precious has never been around a cat.
Resource guarding:: Precious is not bothered if her food bowl is touched while she is eating. Precious is not bothered when a toy or treat is taken from her.
Bite history:: Precious has never bitten or scratched another animal or a person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Other Notes:: Precious is not bothered when she is taken off of furniture, when she is disturbed while she is sleeping, when she is bathed, or when her nails are trimmed. Precious barks when the doorbell rings.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Precious is described as friendly and affectionate. The owner’s favorite thing about Precious is how he has raised her since she was a puppy. Precious’ favorite thing to do is go running in the baseball field by her house. When the owner is home, Precious follows him around. Precious likes to play with chew toys. Precious likes to play tug. Precious has been kept mostly indoors. Precious sleeps on the couch. Precious is fed Alpo wet food and dry food, 1 can and 1 cup a day. Precious enjoys Milk bone treats. precious uses wee-wee pads when they are put down for her. Precious uses the grass when she is taken out. Precious knows how to sit, stay, come here, and lay down on command. For exercise, Precious goes running off leash in a baseball field. On a leash, Precious pulls very hard. Off leash, Precious stays by the owner’s side.
Date of intake:: 11/15/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 4 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Playful and respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Lunges at them and barks
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Precious is described as friendly and affectionate with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/16/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
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:: Precious quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft, wiggly body. She was social throughout, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: **PLAY GROUP HELPER DOG** Precious has displayed social, appropriate behavior toward dogs in the care center. She engages in bouncy play and offers appropriate correction for mounting and inappropriate behavior. The previous owner cites that she “lunges and barks” upon seeing other dogs on leash. In home behavior was not reported. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Precious and social, respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 11/16: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Precious is soft and wiggly when greeting. She engages in brief, bouncy play.
Summary (2):: 11/17: Precious engages in bouncy, running play with male and female dogs.
Summary (3):: 11/18-19: Precious engages in bouncy and running play with male and female dogs, and is social with quieter puppies.
Summary (4):: 11/20-26: Precious is social and playful. She offers appropriate correction for mounting.
Date of intake:: 11/15/2017
Summary:: Upon intake, Precious had a loose and wiggly body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/15/2017
Summary:: Precious was wagging her tail and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Precious’ previous owner describes her as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Precious consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Her previous owner reported that Precious lunges and barks at dogs on leash. As Precious plays well with other dogs, this reaction is likely due to excitement and frustration, we recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. She will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs.
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