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RITA aka ENCHILADA – A1106076 

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GONE 08/14/17

RITA aka ENCHILADA – A1106076

*** RETURNED 07/29/17 ***DOH HOLD – B***

SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 1 yr
RETURN – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR DOH-B Reason BITEPEOPLE
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 07/29/2017, From NY 11211, DueOut Date 07/29/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary Cage exam only, dog was very fearful and could not be roped Microchip: scanned on intake, positive 981020015802049 Sex: spayed female Age: reported 1y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: pinnae appear clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL 5/9 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: tail tucked, sitting in back of kennel, will show teeth and lunge at door when approached, did not remove from kennel (up to date on Vx, did not stress) Medication: N/A
Weight 49.5

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FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 8 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PERS PROB
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/12/2017, From NY 10467, DueOut Date 03/12/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

A volunteer writes:
Who knew an Enchilada could be so sweet? From her silky soft coat and luminous eyes to her loving nature and eagerness to make friends, this beautiful baby girl is all sugar and no spice! She’s almost grown-up but maintains all the innocence of early puppyhood, veering toward passersby with a wagging tail and a hopeful face and snuggling into the nearest available lap whenever she gets the chance. Enchilada walks well on leash, seems to be house trained and sits beautifully on command for treats or petting and it’s easy to scoop her up for carrying when she digs her white-socked heels in over going back to her kennel. Sociable as she is, our good girl can also be a little anxious and timid at times so she’s looking for a gentle home where she’ll enjoy lots and lots of affection and attention from her new family. Enchilada is as familiar and comforting as her namesake and twice as delicious, ask to meet her today!
Another  volunteer wrote: It was a match made in heaven—I love me some enchiladas, and I especially love Enchilada the dog! Enchilada is an 8 month old girl with big ears and sweet face and an even sweeter soul. Enchilada walks very well on the leash, and she knows “sit,” and she takes treats very politely from your hand. But most of all, Enchilada loves spending time with her human friends. We walked to the park, and as soon as she saw a bench, Enchilada hopped on and looked to me to sit next to her. We sat together, people and dog-watching, while I petted her and snuggled up. After a little bit, it started to get dark, so I decided we should get back to the shelter. Less than 2 minutes later, Enchilada saw another bench, hopped up, and we sat again. How could I say no to this wonderful girl? If you’re looking for a sweet and loving furry one to be your new best friend (and possible couch buddy while binging on Netflix), Enchilada is your girl!

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

3/15/17

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game.  Jumps up on assessor.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog takes toy then drops and loses interest.

Summary: Enchilada was a bit shy at first and took a minute to warm to the handlers.  Once she warmed up, she became playful and social.  She allowed all handling on her assessment.

PLAYGROUP:

3/15: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Enchilada greets with a tense body and high flagging tail.  She becomes aroused when solicited with chase and follows with a tense body and vocalization.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Enchilada so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below)

_X_Fearful (Though observed to be human-social, Enchilada may need time to warm up to the handler as she sometimes presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Enchilada to interact at her own pace, force-free, reward based traing is advised when introducting her to new/unfamiliar situations.)

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