RIO – A1124429

RIO – A1124429

**SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME / NO CHILDREN**

NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr
STRAY – STRAYAVAI, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 09/05/2017, From NY 10029, DueOut Date 09/08/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary  Estimated age: 1-1.5 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : Stray, no hx Subjective: Alert, energetic, puts feet up on wall to look at things. Allows all handling. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Moderate erythema and crusting in both ears, some discharge. Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Very clean teeth! PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Otitis externa Plan: Clean ears q3 days and treat with Otibiotic AU BID x10 days Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Weight 56.6

A volunteer writes:

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Unaltered Male, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft panting, jumps up between attempts to lick Assessor.

Tag: 3. Dog jumps up high, mouths Assessor.

Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Rio displayed a high level of activity and movement on his assessment, jumping on the assessor and becoming mouthy when very excited.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

9/6: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Rio greets politely.  He otherwise keeps mostly to himself.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:

Upon intake, Rio had a relaxed body and allowed handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Rio was active and allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Rio so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center he has been active and enthusiastic. He may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when she becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below)

_X_No children (under 13): Due to the high level off jumping and mouthing seen at the care center, we recommend an adult only home.

Potential challenges:

_X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: Rio jumps up a lot on people. 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.

_X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition: Rio has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward.

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