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ROCKY – A1092556

Safe - 10-21-2016 Manhattan

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SAFE 10/21/16

ROCKY – A1092556

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

NEUTERED MALE, BLACK / WHITE, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 9 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason ALLERGIES
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 10/06/2016, From NY 10453, DueOut Date 10/06/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Very Tense and nervous, doesn’t allow to touch Neutered Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf
Weight 17.2

A volunteer writes:
Middle aged Rocky was quite timid and scared upon arrival to the care center. Walks with volunteers got him out of his shy shell and I can read on his walking log comments like: “excellent behavior, good walker, great dog, friendly…”Having met Rocky at the beginning of his stay, I had to see for myself his progresses and indeed, he had made a turn around for the best. Rocky is leashed easily(I had a very hard time one week ago) and walks very nicely on the leash. He can even sit on command. He is not voracious taking treats from my fingers but his former owner(who had only wonderful comments to make about Rocky) told us that Rocky did not like his food bowl(or toy) to be removed  from under his nose. Rocky likes to be petted and presses his body against my legs for more bonding. He does not bark at other little dogs, does not chase the pigeons and does his business without marking on the way. I forgot to say that he did live with an infant and was respectful of him. He would be house trained and wee wee pads trained (like many little dogs) and be very affectionate and playful while having a low activity level.  Rocky has my vote(its election time!!!) and I hope he will have yours. Come and meet Rocky at the Manhattan Care Center . He so wants to be your loyal friend!!
A volunteer adds:
Rocky loves his daily walks with volunteers. He is quick to come to his door and waits patiently to be leashed. He is so tiny in his big dog kennel…His favorite thing, though is to rest peacefully on his caretaker’s lap, be petted, kissed and give back all the love he has in his little Chihuahua ‘s heart…I brought last night a crocheted blanket I made myself  for my sweet friend. I wanted him to feel home….Before I left, I found him fast asleep, dreaming of a cushy bed, a nice roasted chicken meal(Rocky loves that) and mostly the love of a master. Please, keep him in your thoughts.He will be , I promise, the best companion you can dream of…

PROFILE :

BASIC INFO
Rocky A1092556 is a 9 year old Chihuahua shorthair mix.  He was a gift to the owner from a friend 3 weeks ago.  The main reason for surrender is that the owner has a newborn that is allergic to the dog.  Rocky does not have any health concerns.
SOCIALIZATION
Rocky is very friendly with strangers.  He has lived with a 9 month old baby and he was respectful of the child.  He plays gentle with adults.  Rocky has never lived with another animal.  Rocky has never bitten anyone.
BEHAVIOR
Rocky does not have any behavior issues.  He does growl if you take away his food bowl, water bowl, or toy away.  Rocky allows you to bathe him.  If an unfamiliar approaches the doorway, he barks.
FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW
Rocky is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful.  He has a low activity level.  When home he follows you around.  He enjoys playing with any kind of dog toy.  He sleeps on a doggy bed.  He eats wet and dry Pedigree dry and wet food.  He is house trained and goes on cement outside, and on wee-wee pads upstairs.  For exercise she is walked on the leash.
BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE
Rocky allowed all handling, collaring and photos.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY:
Neutered, Owner surrender
Previously lived with: Adults/young child
Behavior toward children: Respectful
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
FG/RG: He does growl if you take away his food bowl, water bowl, or toy away.
Bite history: None reported
Housetrained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Rocky is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful.  He has a low activity level.
Other notes: During intake, Rocky allowed all handling, collaring and photos.
ASSESSMENT:
Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body is tense, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is tucked, body tense, mouth closed, lip long, ears l back, lip lick.
Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor
Squeeze 1: 3. Dog moves his legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw
Flank squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, sniffs, then turns away.
Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog, fearful, tries to exit to avoid.
Summary: Rocky was fearful throughout his behavior assessment, though tolerated all handling upon a slow/soft approach.
PLAYGROUP:
Summary
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
During his initial medical examination, Rocky appeared a bit tense and tolerated minimal handling.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience
_X_No children (under 13)
Potential challenges:
_X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression  (Rocky has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Rocky easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)
_X_Resource guarding  (We cannot be certain whether any guarding or possessive behavior may appear in a home environment, but we recommend adopters comfortable with safe management and modification of guarding behavior in case it does.)

 

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