TAZ – A1101673

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is TAZ. My Animal ID # is A1101673.
I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/17/2017 from NY 11106, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/29/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.8 LBS.

01/29/17 Nasal discharge noted on rounds. O: BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge. H/L: Mild dry, hacking cough. Lungs clear, RR=pant. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 3 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

01/17/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/17/17 14:13 Basic information Taz is a 7 year old APBT with no know medical conditions. Owner has had Taz for 2 years and is surrendering because they are moving. Socialization Taz has lived with children ages 7- 19 and was relaxed and affectionate with them. Taz played gently with adults and children. Taz has not lived with cats but will chase stray cats outside. Taz has not lived with dogs but has been introduce to them. Around female dogs Taz is respectful, playful and plays gently with them. Around male dogs Taz will bark and lunge towards them. Around strangers Taz is friendly and outgoing. Behavior During storms and fireworks Taz will bark. Taz isn’t bothered when having his food bowl touched or having toys and treats taken away. Taz enjoys being brushed and will stay still for you to wash him. Taz has not had his nails trimmed by previous owner. Taz isn’t bothered when being pushed off furniture or being held and restrained. When someone unfamiliar approaches the door gets excited and will greet them. For the new family to know Taz was described as friendly and affectionate with a low activity level. Taz enjoys playing with ropes, bones and sticks and knows hoe to play fetch. . When home with Taz he will follow you around seeking attention. Taz is house trained and use to get walked 4 times a day. If Taz isn’t able to be walked he is trained to use the bathroom in the bathtub. Taz pulls hard on the leash and is use to going to the bathroom on grass. When off the leash outside Taz will wander around but come back when called. (only been let off leash when no one is around). Taz doesn’t like to go outside for a long time when it snows. Taz eats a mix of wet and dry food twice a day and is use to the brands Pedigree and Beniful. Taz knows the command sit , stop and go lay down. When its time for bed Taz likes to sleep with you or on a blanket on the floor. Behavior during intake During intake Taz was anxious and curious. Taz allowed to be scanned and collared with no problem and allowed all handling.

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01/20/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 1/17/17 Unaltered male, owner surrender (2 years in the home) Previously lived with: Adults/children (ages 7-19 years old) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed and affectionate Behavior toward dogs: Respectful and playful with female dogs, barks and lunges at male dogs Behavior toward cats: Taz killed 2 stray cats Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, the owner stated Taz had multiple incidents, where Taz show warnings when someone comes near him when they are intoxicated. He bit an intoxicated man on the face when he bent down to pet Taz. This bite did not break skin. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Taz is described as friendly and affectionate with a low activity level. Other notes: Taz recently snapped at a child when he pet Taz on the head. This behavior may have been influenced by a medical condition (ear infection). SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/19/17 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 gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Taz was friendly and social towards the assessor. He showed no concerns during the handling assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Taz’s previous owner, Taz has not lived with dogs but has been introduce to them. Around female dogs Taz is respectful, playful and plays gently with them. Around male dogs Taz will bark and lunge towards them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Taz engages in slightly sexually motivated play with female dogs. He engages and solicits in gentle play, occasionally attempting to mount. He takes appropriate play breaks and explores the pen. When greeting a male through the fence, Taz becomes reactive, barking and muzzle punching at the gate. They are not introduced. The Behavior Department recommends that Taz be placed in a home with female dogs that match his gentle play style.

01/19/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Taz’s previous owner, Taz has not lived with dogs but has been introduce to them. Around female dogs Taz is respectful, playful and plays gently with them. Around male dogs Taz will bark and lunge towards them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Taz engages in slightly sexually motivated play with female dogs. He engages and solicits in gentle play, occasionally attempting to mount. He takes appropriate play breaks and explores the pen. When greeting a male through the fence, Taz becomes reactive, barking and muzzle punching at the gate. They are not introduced. The Behavior Department recommends that Taz be placed in a home with female dogs that match his gentle play style. 1/19: Taz displays sexually motivated body language -standing tall and a high vibrating tail- when greeting a female dog. He is sexually motivated and begins to persistently mount her, and does not respond to handler interruptions. When greeting a male through the fence, Taz becomes reactive, barking and muzzle punching at the gate. 1/21-1/24: Taz displays loose and wiggly body language when greeting a novel female dog. He engages and solicits in gentle play, only occasionally attempting to mount. He takes appropriate play breaks and explores the pen.

01/18/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- playful and sociable; allowed all handling Intact male 7 yrs old Eyes and nose- clear Ears -clear; Hematoma onleft ear Teeth-moderate stainging and mild tartar No parasites or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF

01/29/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/29/17 Nasal discharge noted on rounds. O: BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge. H/L: Mild dry, hacking cough. Lungs clear, RR=pant. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 3 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

Generated on Jan 29 2017 6:00PM

 

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