REMIX – 18512
Safe - 1-24-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 01/24/18
Remix
Hello, my name is Remix. My animal id is #18512. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.
***A private donor has graciously offered $500 to the New Hope Partner that pulls Remix***
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person health – medical.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: How do you make a classic family dog even more fun? Remix! Black and white and adorable all over, this snuggly sweetheart lives to love on people and his intake notes speak for themselves…Remix was running in circles and rolling over for belly rubs, always looking to play and wagging his whole body the entire time, he even let our counselor pick him up! Crouch down at his level and he’ll smother you in hugs and smooches, take his paw and he’ll lavish yours with kisses, show him a lap and he will climb into it. No one is cuddlier than Remix! He walks well on leash, seems very house trained and greets dogs of all sizes with friendly good manners and while he never had a chance to socialize with other pups in his previous home, he’s already made some special lady friends in playgroup. Remix also enjoys tug toys, which he’s happy to share, and games of chase and apparently he even likes being groomed! Come meet this lovebug extraordinaire at our Manhattan Care Center today, you’ll be so glad you did.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 65.25 lbs
18/01/2018
Intact male Scan negative for a microchip Inserted during the initial # 981020021109993 About 5 years old OU=clear Tear staining seen Nose= No discharge AU=waxy Teeth are stained with tarter Coat is clean Old scarring vs other located on the 2 front legs Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment=Para Defense As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D
18/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5 reported, may be older Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, enjoys petting Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: ou sclerosis, os corneal dytrophy noted, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: halitosis, moderate dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: benign eye changes, dental dz Prognosis:good Plan:neuter, dental in future SURGERY: Okay for surgery
22/01/2018
S/O -BAR, appears a little shy but friendly and docile -sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A 1. CIRDC 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
Remix was very loose bodied during intake he was running in circles and was rolling over for belly rubs. I kept him by my side for a while and he was always looking to play and be rubbed. He let me pick him up and was wagging his whole body the entire time we were playing. When i opened the kennel door he walked right in on his own and when i told him to sit he waited for the door to close.
Date of Intake: 1/17/2018
Basic Information:: Remix is a male black and white large breed dog that is estimated to be 5 years old. His previous owner got him from a friend and kept her for the last 5 years until she became ill and was no longer able to care for Remix any longer.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Remix is friendly with strangers, he likes to run around people and jump up to greet them.
How is this dog around children?: Remix was not around children in his previous home.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Remix was not around dogs in his previous home.
How is this dog around cats?: Remix was not around cats in his previous home.
Resource guarding:: Remix is not bothered by people going near his food or toys
Bite history:: Remix has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Energy, Excitable, Affectionate
Other Notes:: Remix has no known behavior issues He is not bothered by loud noises and is not destructive at home. He is very house trained and is even used to using wee-wee pads He enjoys baths, and being groomed. He is not bothered by people trimming his nails and is trained to not jump on furniture.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Remix is an affectionate dog that enjoys following people around the home looking to play or snuggle with. He enjoys playing Tug with rope toys. He prefers dry food and is used to being indoors most of the day. When hes on the leash he only tends to pull when he gets excited and will calm down if his name is called.
Date of intake:: 1/17/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 5 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, jumps up to greet
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Remix is described as excitable and affectionate with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/18/2018
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:: Remix approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up, soliciting attention. He jumped up several times during the assessment, allowed all handling, was social throughout, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: The behavior department feels Remix may be most compatible with female dogs who are respectful and gently playful. In the care center, Remix plays gently with female dogs and has appeared tense when attempting to greet other male dogs.
Summary (1):: 1/18: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Remix initially ignores approach. He later offers a brief sniff, then stiffening when face to face.
Summary (2):: 1/19: Remix is initially stiff with a female dog, but when a second female is introduced he becomes very soft. He engages in brief bouts of running bouncy play with a select female.
Summary (3):: 1/20: Remix engages in soft play with select female dogs and otherwise wanders the pen and greets the other dogs.
Summary (4):: 1/21: Remix engages in brief play with a female dog. 1/22: Remix engages in brief play with a female dog. He appears stiff when greeting another male dog through the fence.
Date of intake:: 1/17/2018
Summary:: Remix had a loose body and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 1/17/2018
Summary:: Remix allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Remix’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
Recommendations:: Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No dog parks: Due to apparent selectivity while interacting with dogs, it is recommended he be kept out of dog park settings.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Remix’s previous owner reported he jumps up to greet people in a social manner, which we have also seen at the care center. 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.
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