ROSCOE – 8098 (A1126715)

Behavior determination: Experience (no young children under 5) A volunteer writes: I asked staff “Which dog is a great dog to walk today?” The answer was quick.Roscoe. I understand why. He is combination of sweetheart, playful, calm, silly and mischievous four legged companion so pleasant and fun to spend time with. He is a tiny little lad dressed for the season in pumpkin color. Roscoe pulls a little on the leash and has to inspect every nooks and cranies of his new territory. He marks a little along the way and is civil to the big and small dogs met. Roscoe is a great “sitter” and not at all grabby for treats. He runs and catches tennis balls, looking so excited doing so. He seems a little tense at times and vocal with rope toys. Still toward the end of our encounter, he came to sit then lay by my side for caresses. He was quite relaxed and content. Roscoe, although not hyper, does not belong to a kennel. He will toy with the leash to let you know that he wants to stay out. Roscoe is the perfect apartment size pet, a little orange nugget who needs a quiet environment and an experienced owner who will give him a chance to feel safe, chill out and develop all the qualities he already has on board. Come and meet Roscoe soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

Behavior Assessment Date: 10/1/2017 Date of intake: 1-Oct-2017 Spay/Neuter status: No Date of assessment: 1-Oct-2017 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: 3. Dog head flips while pulling back paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Summary: Roscoe was very social during his assessment. When his paw was touched, he stiffened and head flipped. Summary: Roscoe engages in bouncy play with dogs in the care center. He has displayed soft body language when greeting male dogs but has not yet been introduced off leash. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Roscoe and polite, or gently playful dogs. Summary (1): 9/27: When introduced off leash to a female greeter dog, Roscoe engages in bouncy play. 9/28: Roscoe engages in bouncy play with a female dog. At times he postures himself to mount. He displays a soft body greeting a male dog through the other side of the fence. 9/29: Roscoe engages in bouncy play with groups of female dogs. He may attempt to mount. Date of intake: 1-Oct-2017 Summary: Upon intake, Roscoe allowed handling. Date of initial: 1-Oct-2017 Summary: During his initial medical exam, Roscoe was tense. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Roscoe so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is an 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. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No young children (under 5) Recommendations comments: _X_No young children (under 5): Due to sensitivity seen on his assessment when his paws were touched, we recommend a home without young children. Potential challenges: Handling/touch sensitivity Potential challenges comments: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity: Roscoe stiffened and head flipped when his paw was handled, showing discomfort with touch in certain areas. It is important to avoid touching Roscoe’s paws at this time. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Roscoe to be more comfortable with this. Recommendations Other: Behavior determination: Experience (no young children under 5) Adoption Summary: Behavior determination: Experience (no young children under 5) A volunteer writes: I asked staff “Which dog is a great dog to walk today?” The answer was quick.Roscoe. I understand why. He is combination of sweetheart, playful, calm, silly and mischievous four legged companion so pleasant and fun to spend time with. He is a tiny little lad dressed for the season in pumpkin color. Roscoe pulls a little on the leash and has to inspect every nooks and cranies of his new territory. He marks a little along the way and is civil to the big and small dogs met. Roscoe is a great “sitter” and not at all grabby for treats. He runs and catches tennis balls, looking so excited doing so. He seems a little tense at times and vocal with rope toys. Still toward the end of our encounter, he came to sit then lay by my side for caresses. He was quite relaxed and content. Roscoe, although not hyper, does not belong to a kennel. He will toy with the leash to let you know that he wants to stay out. Roscoe is the perfect apartment size pet, a little orange nugget who needs a quiet environment and an experienced owner who will give him a chance to feel safe, chill out and develop all the qualities he already has on board. Come and meet Roscoe soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

Behavior determination: Experience (no young children under 5)