RUDOLPH – 16843
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SAFE 01/06/18
Rudolph
Hello, my name is Rudolph. My animal id is #16843. I am a male white 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 stray on 24-Dec-2017.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: What would have Santa said if our boisterous Rudolf had been his lead Reindeer? It surely would have taken less than a whole night to deliver all the presents ..although there is no guarantee that they would have landed in the right chimney.. Rudolf looks like a little choir boy in his kennel. He is so gorgeous and angelic looking..He likes caresses , a scratch on his nose and takes duck jerkies gently from my fingers..Outside, though, he pulls , jumps, runs, twirls and plays like he was the only ballerina on stage, one that was not trained at the New City Ballet…He can sit(briefly) for a treat or a ball or a toy, his eyes full of excitement, his tail wagging but springs quickly into his Jack in the Box outfit…Yes, our Rudolf is full of life and needs some curbing to have his enthusiasm channeled into activities dog and owner can fully enjoy together. If you are an active owner and feel that Rudolf would make the ideal pupil for you to train and build into a state of the art pet, come right to the Manhattan Care Center and make him your forever and loyal four legged best friend. A staff member writes: *Rudolph the Red Nose Mixie* *has some very shiny teeth*! Boy, does he love when I sing to him as I toss around his rope toy back and forth. I’m not sure where the other reindeer are during this fun, but they’re missing out! Will you give Rudolph the chance to romp and sled around a new home for the holidays?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 70 lbs
24/12/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-1.5 years based on energy level and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – MC placed during exam History : Stray, no hx available Subjective: Alert, energetic, panting Observed Behavior – Very relaxed body, very mouthy, very friendly, not tense, allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult 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: Apparently healthy young adult male dog Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Neuter, placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
2/01/2018
Reportedly pooped out about a foot of fabric today! Do not give soft toys or blankets without supervision. 1088
3/01/2018
S/O -BAR, appears friendly and docile -mild huffing cough, excessive serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A 1. CIRDC P -move to isolation -doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days -cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 5 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Rudolph was very high energy jumping on counselor and police. Pulling on leash and trying to smell everything. Allowed all handling.
Date of intake:: 12/24/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017
Look:: 3. Dog jumps on Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.
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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
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:: Rudolph quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room and jumped up in a social manner. He displayed a very high level of activity and movement, jumping up repeatedly and mouthing with moderate pressure. He was difficult to position as he was in constant motion. During tag he jumped up, mouthing the assessor. He allowed all handling and was social throughout.
Summary:: The behavior department feels that Rudolph may be most compatible with dogs who are highly playful and tolerant of rough play. Rudolph’s behavior history around other dogs is not available due to arriving as a stray. He has been observed to be exuberantly playful and rough at play when introduced to dogs in the care center.
Summary (1):: 12/26: When introduced off leash to the female helper dog, Rudolph approaches and offers bows and body contact to solicit play. He continues to solicit despite receiving correction when the helper dog is no longer comfortable.
Date of intake:: 12/24/2017
Summary:: Rudolph appeared energetic and was jumping up. He allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/24/2017
Summary:: Rudolph was active, social, and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Rudolph 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 he 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Rudolph presents to be a challenge in the care center with his mouthiness and rope reactivity (grabbing the leash in his mouth and biting up the leash), he remains highly social when interacting with his handlers. Rudolph is playful, exuberant and actively seeks/solicits attention.
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 mouthing seen at the care center, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: 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. Social hyperarousal: Rudolph quickly becomes over aroused in the presence of people, jumping up and mouthing. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Sam 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 mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Rudolph. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Rudolph was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put his teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy – and ending play or attention whenever Rudolph puts teeth on skin. He should be rewarded with attention and treats when he stops and/or when he is seeking attention in alternate ways.
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