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SAFE 07/09/18

REX – 32540

Intake Date: 6/27/18 Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: —  Sex: Male  Age: 1 year

Weight: 68.6 lbs

No medical information

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes:  All hail the King of fetch! Rex lives up to his name and then some, he had my heart at hello and aside from sports he’s also the King of snuggles and playgroup and strolls through the park. Everywhere Rex goes, he rules! Fellow dogs are met with happy good manners on leash or off and with 3 kids in his previous family, you know he’s a people lover too. Rex can be a little timid when it comes to sudden touch or movement but he’ll just bark once to let you know then quickly shake it off, and boy, does he love his belly rubs! He walks nicely on leash and seems extremely house trained and we’re told he loves hugging people and even seems interested in playing with cats he encounters! Rex accepts treats gently and will come, sit and stay on command then back off from the ball to let you throw again and again and again. You don’t have to be a fitness buff because he does all the work but he’d love to play all day, every day, so he’s searching for an active home where walks and games are in plentiful supply. Rex is more than ready to make his royal debut as the friendliest, most fun pet you’ll ever have. Come on in to our Manhattan Care Center and request an audience with the King today!

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Basic Information:  Rex was surrendered to the center due to owner not having enough space and moving to a house that doesn’t allow pets. He got Rex as a gift from a friend and had him since he was two weeks old. He doesn’t have any health issues.
Previously lived with:   One adult and three children
How is this dog around strangers?  Around strangers, Rex is friendly and outgoing. He enjoys hugging people. He plays in an exuberant manner.
How is this dog around children?  Rex lived with three children. He was playful around them.
How is this dog around other dogs?   Rex didn’t live with another dog however, the owner stated that when he took him to the park, he played with the other dogs.
How is this dog around cats? Rex didn’t live with cats. The owner stated that when he saw a cat, he wanted to play with him.
Resource guarding:  Rex is not bothered when his food or bowl is touched while eating nor when a toy or object is taken away from him.
Bite history:  Rex doesn’t have a bite history with a person or animal.
Housetrained:   Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  The owner stated that he will have a high activity level if he is not taken outside to exercise.
Other Notes:     Rex isn’t bothered if he is removed from the furniture nor if he is disturbed while sleeping. He is afraid of being bathed in the bathroom however enjoys swimming in the pool. He enjoys being brushed. He is fearful when his nails are being trimmed. He barks if someone unfamiliar approaches the house or a family member. The owner also stated that he is protective.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?   No
Medical Notes   No medical notes.
For a New Family to Know :  The owner described Rex as friendly, affectionate and playful. His favorite activities are to run around and chase balls. At home, he tends to stay in his favorite spot. He likes balls and bone toys. He likes to fetch and chase. He was kept indoors only. He slept on his own bed. Rex eats dry and wet food and was fed two to three times a day. Also, the owner used to leave food for him if he wasn’t at home. He goes potty on grass, cement and dirt. When he was left alone in the house, he was well-behaved. He has never been crated. He knows the sit, stop, stay calm and run commands. For exercise, he is used to running and jogging. He pulls very hard on leash. Off leash, he runs away however comes when called or if the person starts walking.
Behavior Notes: Behavior during intake: Rex had a loose body, almond eyes and open mouth also a high energy level. The counselor asked for the owner’s help to put the collar on him and take the picture.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 28-Jun-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:  4. Dog panics with vocalization combined with tail tuck, yelping and repeatedly trying to exit.

Paw squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.

Paw squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pull back.

Toy:  2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

Summary:  Rex approached the assessor with a soft body. He was social at the beginning of the assessment, but became fearful during tag, raising his hackles and barking once. He was social for the remainder of the assessment.

Playgroup:
6/28: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Rex greets politely and engages in bouts of running play.

6/29-6/30: Rex engages in exuberant play with female dogs.

Date of intake: 27-Jun-2018

Summary: Rex was active and had a loose body.

ENERGY LEVEL: Rex is described as having a high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Recommendations: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments: No young children: Due to Rex’s response to the tag portion of the assessment, we feel he may become fearful of quick movements and recommend a home without young children.

Potential challenges:
Basic manners/poor impulse control
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:
Rex displayed fearful behavior during the tag portion of the assessment, raising his hackles and hard barking once. He was not reported to be fearful in his previous home so we do not know how or if this behavior may translate in a future home. If it does occur, guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Rex to new and unfamiliar situations.

 

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