ROCKO – 19469
Gone - 2-9-2018 Manhattan
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GONE 02/09/18
Rocko
Hello, my name is Rocko. My animal id is #19469. I am a male brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 29-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as other.
Rocko is being placed at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. He will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. We recommend Rocko go to an adult only home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Rocko is young and silly, armed with the best intentions but not knowing his boundaries…Sounds familiar? I bet….He is just like a kid….in need of guidance and stability sprinkled with love! Rocko has been beautifully cared for. He is a gorgeous youngster with puzzled eyes, well dressed and healthy. He loved his human siblings although played a little too rough. He is described by his former family as friendly, sociable, welcoming, happy, very active and very playful, a puppy, basically…I met Rocko yesterday, very briefly as his den was being straightened up. He was peacefully observing his surroundings. He had a nice engaging smile, sat for me and took a treat very gently from my fingers. He is so beautiful…Rocko needs a new master and a teacher who will once and forever teach him all the right ropes to great Doghood and make him the best forever four legged best friend. Rocko is at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 56.2 lbs
30/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -playful, jumpy, wags tail Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth 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; healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
8/02/2018
S/O -BAR, friendly and docile -reverse sneezing, soft sneezing, moderate serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A 1. CIRDC P -move to isolation -doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days -cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Rocko was very loose bodied during intake he was wagging his tail and was jumping on anyone that approached him. He allowed me to collar him and take his picture. When we walked away from his owner he began to panic and was pulling very strongly toward the door and stopped following me around.
Basic Information:: Rocko is a Male brown brindle large breed dog that is estimated to be 1 year old. His owner got him as a gift 1 year ago and stayed with her for the last year until her family was staying in a room and Rocko was too large to stay with them.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 2 Children (Ages 134)
How is this dog around strangers?: Rocko is friendly with strangers that approach him and he will jump up on people who give him attention.
How is this dog around children?: Rocko lived with 2 children and was very playful with them. She would play a little rough at times throwing her weight around.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Rocko was not around other dogs in his previous home.
How is this dog around cats?: Rocko was not around other cats in his previous home.
Resource guarding:: Rocko is not bothered by people going near his food or toys.
Bite history:: Rocko has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Excitable, Playful
Other Notes:: Rocko tends to have daily bathroom accidents at home and has not been house trained. He does bark excessively at home when he wants to go outside or if he hear a loud noise. He also tends to destroy pillows and cushions at home. He enjoys baths and being brushed for long periods of time.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Rocko has been to the vet in the last year
For a New Family to Know: Rocko is an Excitable dog that enjoys running around the house all day. He likes to ply with stuffed toys that he quickly destroys and balls. He is used to being indoors all day and eats dry food. He does tend to pull very hard on the leash when out out for a walk an is very hard to control.
Date of intake:: 1/29/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 1 year)
Previously lived with:: Adults and children (ages 13 and 4)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, jumps up on them
Behavior toward children:: Playful, somewhat rough at play
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Rocko is described as excitable and playful with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/31/2018
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. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Rocko quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up in an attention seeking manner. During tag, he jumped up and grabbed the leash, but relinquished it. He allowed handling. When the assessment ended, Rocko began to intensely leash bite and could not be distracted from his, jumping up high, grabbing the leash, and growling. He would not trade the leash for food or toys.
Summary:: The behavior department feels Rocko may be most compatible with playful female dogs. He has not yet been introduced to a male dog in the care center.
Summary (1):: 1/30: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Rocko follows and sniffs. He attempts to mount, though briefly backs up when the greeter dog offers correction.
Summary (2):: 1/31: Rocko greets the female helper dog politely. He appears briefly interested when solicited with play.
Summary (3):: 2/1-2/2: Rocko engages in soft bouncy play with female dogs.
Summary (4):: 2/4: Rocko engages in bouncy play.
Date of intake:: 1/29/2018
Summary:: Rocko had a loose body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 1/29/2018
Summary:: Rocko allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Rocko’s previous owner described his 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: When Rocko initially arrived at the shelter, he displayed warning behaviors in his kennel towards novel people (barking, distance increasing). However, once outside of his kennel, he displays more social behavior, seeking attention briefly and accepting treats gently. Rocko does have the potential for overarousal resulting in severe rope reactivity in which he has grabbed the leash in his mouth and continued to bite up the leash. He can not be distracted from the leash and will not trade for treats or for toys.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the high level of jumping and leash biting seen at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.
Potential challenges: : Low threshold for arousal,House soiling,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Rocko is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Rocko jumps up on people a lot in a social manner. 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. Low threshold for arousal: Rocko quickly becomes over aroused in the presence of people, jumping up high and grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Rocko to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be reward with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or leash biting, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Rocko. Leash-biting: Rocko is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash.
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