STORM – A1078277

STORM – A1078277

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, GRAY, CANE CORSO MIX, 6 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason INAD FACIL
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/20/2016, From NY 11206, DueOut Date 06/20/2016, I came in with Group/Litter #K16-062332

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scanned negative Barh- relaxed during exam; tolerated all handling Neutered male 6 yrs old by owners records Eyes- cherry eye ou Ears and nose- clean and clear Teeth- mild tartar and staining No parasites or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF
Weight 90.0

RE EXAM:  VET CHECK – CHERRY EYE; QARH. ALLOWS ALL HANDLING.  BCS 4/9; MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS AND CHERRY EYE OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL; NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION; INTEG WNL; AMBULATORY X 4; NEUTERED; A: CHERRY EYE, GINGIVITIS; P: APPLIED ARTIFICIAL TEARS OU.  REC FULL SENIOR WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT.  GOOD PROGNOSIS

Profile  06/20/16 21:15

Basic information

Storm is a 6 year old neutered Cane corso with no known medical conditions besides cherry eye. Owner has had Storm for 6 years and is surrendering him along with his sister Juwl A1078279 because of living situations.

Socialization

Storm has lived with a child from since he was an infant. Storm is very relaxed and respectful towards children. When storm plays with the child he is gentle but he likes to jump up on them and lick them sometimes knocking them over. Storm is  shy for a few minutes towards strangers but warms up quickly and will allow anyone to pet him. Storm plays gently with adults. Storm has lived with other dogs and  got along great with them. Storm also gets along with dogs in the dog park but plays someone rough with them since he is so big.  Storm has not been socialized with cats.

Behavior

Storm isn’t bothered when touching his food bowl while eating or taken toys and treats away from him. Storm enjoys being brushed and is tolerant of getting bathed. Storm is afraid of the nail clipper and will pull his paw away from it. Storm  isn’t bothered when disturbed while sleeping and does not go on the furniture at home. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house storm will bark but immediately greet them with a wagging tail when they come in.  When storm in behind the gate of his home and see a dog pass he will start to bark at them.

For the new family to know

Storm was described as shy  affectionate friendly and loving with a high activity level. Storm enjoys playing with balls and squeaky toys and loves to play fetch. When you want storm to drop something you say the command Outs and he will drop it right way. For the command sit  You say put it down.  Storm also knows paw. Storm is house trained and going on walks 2 to 3 times a day. For exercise Storm goes to the park and runs around in a gated fence off the leash or in a field on the leash. Storm eats dry food twice a day. Storm sleeps in a big wooden crate but the door is always left open. When you want Storm to go into the crate you snap your fingers.  When left in the house alone storm is well behaved.  Previous owner believes storm would do well in a home with children.

Behavior during intake.

During intake Storm was very well behaved and sat down. Storm was relaxed when counselor approached and allowed to be scanned and collared with no problem.  Storm enjoyed being pet and allowed all handling with a loose relaxed body.

Behavior

According to Storm’s previous owner, Storm has lived with other dogs and got along great with them. Storm also gets along with dogs in the dog park but plays someone rough with them since he is so big.

6/22: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Storm greets with soft body language and wanders in the pen.

Storm previously lived with adults and a child from since he was an infant. The owner stated Storm is very relaxed and respectful towards children and gentle wit adults also. The owner mentioned Storm lived with other dogs and got along great with them. The owner describes Storm as shy, affectionate, friendly and loving. According to the owner Storm is house trained, has a high activity level and well behaved when home alone.

At intake it was reported Storm was relaxed and well behaved, he allowed all handling. During SAFER Storm came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was friendly and social towards the assessor. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Storm was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Storm was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Storm appears to be sociable, and did not display any behaviors concerns, so the department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter.

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away.

Dog-dog: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Storm greets with soft body language and wanders in the pen.

 

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