RICK – A1091387

RICK – A1091387

***SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME  / NO YOUNG CHILDREN***

NEUTERED MALE, BR BRINDLE / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yr
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 09/26/2016, From NY 11372, DueOut Date10/04/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Scanned positive– 982000406866613 Neutered, ~2yrs Hyperactive, pulling on he leash, no sign of aggression EENT — wnl Skin/coat – NSF AMB x4 BARH
Weight 56.8

A volunteer writes: This boxer-pit mix beauty loves toys, knows how to sit for treats, LOVES other dogs (he’s used as a greeter dog in playgroup at the shelter to help see how new dogs get along with others), and has lots of energy (as most boxers do!). Rick loves to explore and would never say no to an adventure– his hobbies include running through mud puddles, chasing pigeons, and attempting to eat anything he can find that might smell interesting. 🙂 Rick would do great with an active adopter who doesn’t mind tiring their arm out throwing toys or handing out treats. Please come and see this cutie today.

PROFILE :

Basic Information:
Rick is an American Pit Bull Terrier who was found as a stray.
Socialization:
Around strangers Rick is friendly, outgoing and plays exuberantly, Rick has spent time with teenagers and is relaxed and plays exuberantly with them. Rick has never been around any cats or dogs so it is unknown how he will react to being around him.
Behavior:
Rick has never bitten another person or animal. Rick will use the bathroom indoors and is not bothered by loud sounds. Rick is friendly when someone touches his food or bowl while he is eating, takes a treat or toy away,, pushes/pulls him off of the furniture, holds/restrains him, disturbs him while he is resting, gives him a bath, and  brushes his coat, Rick’s finders did not attempt to trim his nails so it is unknown how he will react to that event. If an unfamiliar person approaches his family or home Rick is friendly toward them.
For a New Family to Know:
Rick is described as: friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and excitable with a very high activity level. Rick will follow around his caretaker and likes to play with balls, stuffed toys and squeaky toys. Rick was kept indoors only and was fed dry food. Rick is not house trained and was never left alone. Rick likes brisk walks on a leash and will pull very hard on a leash .
Intake Behavior:
Rick allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: N/A
Neutered, Stray
ASSESSMENT:
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, 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 jumps on Assessor once play begins.
Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.
Toy: 1.Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy.
Summary: Rick displayed no concern during his behavior assessment.
PLAYGROUP:
Rick was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the care center, Rick displays loose and wiggly when greeting male and female dogs. He solicits and engages in gentle play with male and female dogs. He is utilized as a greeter dog, meeting novel male and females and displaying loose and wiggly body language throughout all interactions and all social situations, including attempting to play with offensively aggressive dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Rick be placed in a home with dogs that match his gentle play style.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
During his initial medical examination, Rick tolerated all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL: Rick displays a high activity level in the care center.
IN-SHELTER BEHAVIOR: Rick, though still remaining human-social, has displayed consistent mouthy (moderate) behavior during his stay at our care centers when attempting to engage in interaction. While he readily disengages in this inappropriate behavior once refocused, the behavior department believes he would likely do best in an experienced home who can modify/manage this in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training only is advised.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience
_X_No young children (under 5)
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_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition (Decreasing the force of the mouth as well as the frequency of mouthing, in this order is recommended by using force-free, reward based training as well to reinforce a soft appropriate mouth and redirect hard inappropriate mouthing onto toys.)

Group Behavior::
Rick was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the care center, Rick displays loose and wiggly when greeting male and female dogs. He solicits and engages in gentle play with male and female dogs. He is utilized as a greeter dog, meeting novel male and females and displaying loose and wiggly body language throughout all interactions and all social situations, including attempting to play with offensively aggressive dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Rick be placed in a home with dogs that match his gentle play style.

9/28: Rick is social and bouncy with both male and female dogs. He engages in rough and rowdy chase play with another male. He was slightly sexually motivated with female but did not attempt to mount however while playing with other males, Rick both mounted and tolerated their mounts. Rick also met an offensively aggressive dog and did not react but continued to solicit play with her.

9/29-10/17: Rick continued to displays these playful and social behaviors and was utilized as a greeter dog, meeting novel male and females and displaying loose and wiggly body language throughout all interactions.

 

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