SKY – 9245
Safe - 11-21-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/21/17
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Sky
Hello, my name is Sky. My animal id is #9245. I am a female dog a The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 09-Oct-2017.
Sky is at risk due to CIRDC.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: We women like to have a signature ‘look’, and Miss Sky has one, too. In addition to the cutest bunny ears on the planet, the itty bitty tip of her tongue can usually be found peeking out of her mouth. So cute, and I want to kiss it! Ready for a walk and a chance to go potty, Sky peed enough to raise the East River by 5 inches, so I’d guess she’s housetrained. Petite with a perfect figure all wrapped up in her clean and well groomed coco coat, she sits for treats, takes them gently and then every time my hand went near my bag she sat again. Smart girl figured out quickly where my treat stash is. On the bench keeping me company as I take some notes, Sky gives me delicious kisses, wags her tail softly, and we sit like old friends holding hands/paws. A staff person she knows came outside, and Sky ran around showing her enthusiasm for seeing a buddy. An absolute delight with good manners, a fun and loving personality, Sky cordially invites you to stop by and meet her today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 47.2 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-3 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -seeks touch, nervous for medical handling Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 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: no ss seen, hard to examine closely 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:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -BAR, appears docile and friendly -coughing, soft sneezing, serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 16 mg: 2 tab PO SID x 2 days recheck on 10/24
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 10/9/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/10/2017
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
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:: Sky immediately approached the assessor in the assessment room. She jumped up on the assessor repeatedly in a social manner and was a bit mouthy at times, applying no pressure. She was social throughout and allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: 10/9: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Sky is polite and tolerant when greeting and upon approach.
Summary (2):: 10/10: Sky is a bit anxious, displays a bit of play interest when greeting select dogs.
Summary (3):: 10/11: Sky is highly playful and solicitous with male and female dogs.
Summary (4):: 10/12: Sky is playful with male and female dogs.
Summary (5):: 10/13: Sky paced the pen avoiding interaction with a exuberant male.
Summary (6):: 10/14: Sky engages in bouncy running play with select male and female dogs.
Summary (7):: 10/18: Sky engages in bouncy play with a female dog and ignores a playful male dog.
Date of intake:: 10/9/2017
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:: No young children: Due to jumpy and mouthy behavior displayed in the care center, we recommend a home without young children.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control
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 her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Sky has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Sky’s teeth make contact with skin).
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