TALL MAN – A1047127

TALL MAN – A1047127

**RETURNED 05/22/17**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**A private donor has graciously offered $500 to the New Hope partner that pulls**

NEUTERED MALE, BLACK / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yr, 5 mos
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDAVAI, HOLD FOR ID Reason ALLERGIES
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/22/2017, From NY 11225, DueOut Date 05/22/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary  Estimated age:2y 4m reported Microchip noted on Intake? yes 981020013593140. O surremder ,  very nervous. tail tucked, head down, avoids eye contact.  P = 120 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear,margins of both pinnae have crusty dermatitis, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled. front teeth are clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: ear margin dermatitis Plan: cephalexin 500mg bid x 10d, neuter Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 65.8

A volunteer writes: I always knew I would be swept off my feet by a tall, dark, and handsome stranger– little did I know, that stranger would be of the canine variety! Tall Man is pretty much the complete package– he can sit for treats and take them very gently, he’s super easy to walk on the leash, seems to be housetrained, and is generally a super chill dude. Tall Man loves ear scratches and pets, is a happy, affectionate, tail-waggy guy, and is so good with other dogs that we use him as a “greeter” dog at the shelter (meaning he is the first dog to say hi to new dogs and see how they are with other dogs). Come and see this perfect gentleman at the Brooklyn ACC today!

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None

5/22/17 Third stay in the care center

Unaltered male, Stray

Previously lived with: Unknown

Other notes:

KNOWN HISTORY: None

2/6/17 Second stay in the care center.

Unaltered male, Owner surrender

Previously lived with: Unknown

Other notes:

KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile

08/15/15 First stay in the care center.

Unaltered male, Owner surrender (Lived in previous home for 1 month)

Previously lived with: Adults, children (age 13 years old), and 1 cat.

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly

Behavior toward children: Relaxed

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Behavior toward cats: Respectful

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Yes

Energy level/descriptors: Tall Man was described as friendly and playful with a medium activity level.

Other notes:

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

5/24/17

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He 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 down with neutral body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

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

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Toy 1: No interest.

Summary: Tall Man was relaxed and calm. No concerns were seen during the handling assessment.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Tall Man displays soft and social body language with male and female dogs. He is utilized as a greeter dog and is respectful of nervous dogs and runs away from conflict. According to Tall Man’s previous guardian, Tall Man has not lived with other dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Tall Man be placed with resident dogs that match his calm sociability.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Tall Man was very tense, with his tail tucked, head down, and avoids eye contact.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Tall Man is reported to have a medium activity level in a home environment in line with what has been seen in the care center. We recommend daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet to direct his energy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Group Behavior::

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Tall Man displays soft and social body language with male and female dogs. He is utilized as a greeter dog and is respectful of nervous dogs and runs away from conflict. According to Tall Man’s previous guardian, Tall Man has not lived with other dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Tall Man be placed with resident dogs that match his calm sociability.

5/23: Tall Man greets a novel female dog displays soft body language. He is initially slightly sexually motivated, persistently licking the female’s genital area, and does not engage in play when solicited. He spends the remainder of the session exploring the pen.

5/24: Tall Man displays soft and social body language in a group of calm male and female dogs. When a male dog becomes reactive towards him, Tall Man chooses to walk away.

5/25-6/5: Tall Man is utilized as a greeter dog. He displays soft and social body language when greeting novel female dogs. He is respectful of nervous dogs and runs away from conflict.

6/6: Tall Man solicits and engages in gentle play.

6/7: In a playful group with another large male dog, Tall Man displays assertive posturing by standing tall behind him. When that male begins to play, Tall Man continues to stand tall and becomes stiff. The other male then becomes reactive towards Tall Man by barking and lunging towards him. Tall Man becomes slightly defensively reactive, but main attempts to flee from the other male.

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ADOPTED 08/18/15

MALE, BLACK / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 7 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PERS PROB
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/08/2015, From NY 11226, DueOut Date 08/08/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

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JUNE 2017:

 

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