PAX aka TITO – A1099880

 

Manhattan Center

My name is PAX. My Animal ID # is A1099880.
I am a neutered male white and br brindle labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 03/20/2017 from NY 11229, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

04/11/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Pax A1099880 is at risk due to New Hope Only behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/10/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 47.2 LBS.

Hx: p was noted to have lost 5.2# since intake on 4/3/17 S: BAR, interactive, friendly; has had good appetite during stay O: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec no ocular/nasal d/c; ears clean no murmurs/arrhythmias with SSP soft, nonpainful abdomen with no palpable masses; no diarrhea on rectal exam A: 1. weight loss-r/o good weight loss vs parasites vs other P: p seems to be doing very well with good appetite and no v/d; is still in good body condition with no signs of malnutrition; weight loss could be due to less food being offered overall and p was returned by owner rec’d CTM appetite, attitude and weight

03/20/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/20/17 18:20 Basic Information: Pax is a 3 year old neutered Lab mix. He was adopted and returned to ACC because his previous owner was having landlord issues. Socialization: Pax was very people friendly with strangers. He spent time with kids from the ages of 2 to 18 and was very respectful. He played gently with adults and children. He was aggressive towards other dogs and was deemed “dog reactive” by a professional dog behaviorist. He has not spent any time with cats. He has never bitten a person. He has bitten a dog and it was treated by a vet. Behavior: He does not do well with other dogs. He was not bothered during storms/fireworks. He was friendly when his previous owner touched his food while he ate. He was also friendly when his previous owner took his toys and treats away. He was not bothered by restrained or bath. He would bark when an unfamiliar approached the home. He would be friendly when an unfamiliar approached his previous owner outside. For a New Family to Know: He was described as “the best dog ever”, friendly and affectionate but not good with other dogs. His activity level was high. His previous owner’s favorite thing was that he would say goodbye and smile every time she left the house. His favorite activities were running in central park, playing in the snow, and sleeping. At home he would follow his previous owner around. He was kept mostly indoors. He slept in his previous owner’s bed and in his own bed at times. His diet consisted of Blue Buffalo Dry Food. He was very house trained and would rarely have accidents. He would go potty on the curb and on the grass. He was well behaved when left alone. He knew how to sit and stay on command. He would run on leash for exercise and he pulled lightly on it. During intake: Pax was very calm and loose body. His tail was wagging. He sat for treats and allowed collaring. He tolerated all handling.

03/31/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A handsome little peanut, Pax was sitting up front in his kennel ready for an early morning walk. Taking care of his business was his first priority once outside (confirming that he’s “very housetrained” per his former owner) and then we’re off to the park. Pax pulls on the leash a bit in his joy to be out, doing little skips and bounces as we go. His little bunny hops are so cute, passersby smile down at him. In the park, Pax poses for photos doing the head tilt thing I love, shows off his ‘sit’ and takes treats gently (before spitting them out when not to his liking!). He’s alert and happy sitting by my side in the park simply watching the world go by. We’re told that Pax spent time with kids of all ages and was respectful of them, is very people friendly with all, doesn’t guard his things, and was described by his former owner as “the best dog ever”. Pax is well behaved when left home alone, loves playing in the snow, and sleeping. Staff tells me Pax gets the zoomies when first brought out into a pen for some off leash time, and then comes to sit by his person for quiet time. With his beautiful soft coat which calls out for stroking, his markings are unique, and the little brindle patch on his rump made me think that he’s wearing little bikini panties! So cute! Lively and at the same time ready to cherish quiet time with his person, Pax is hoping to find a new home with you today.

04/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 3/20/17 Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for four months) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Gently playful and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Does not do well with other dogs, reactive towards them Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, Pax has bitten another dog on the ear, holding on and shaking the other dog’s ear and leaving one puncture. Pax has also redirected onto a person’s knee when being corrected for escalating in dog/dog play. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Pax is described as friendly and affectionate with a high level of activity. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/27/17 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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 closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Pax displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Selective: These dogs can succeed with certain other dogs, but may be more selective or picky. They may dislike certain ‘types’ of dogs or styles of dog play so they may require extra supervision when interacting with other dogs. PLAYGROUP: Pax engages in soft play with other dogs but may quickly escalate; though he has only done this on one occasion we cannot safely determine if he would not do it again. Pax has also been observed to redirect when correction is offered by handlers. His previous owner cited he was on-leash reactive and bit another dog while on leash. Based on this information the behavior department feels that Pax should not go to a home with other dogs and any future adopters should exercise caution when walking Pax in areas that may be highly trafficked by other dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/20/17 During his initial medical exam, Pax was calm and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: Pax’s previous owner described him as having as high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Single-pet home: Pax has quickly escalated around other dogs and redirected onto handlers when they attempted to interject. We recommend, for safety purposes, not placing Pax into a home with other dogs. _X_Recommend no dog parks: Future interactions should be conducted on a one-on-one basis. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the display of over-arousal, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification to address the underlying anxiety and further investigate this behavior in a foster home before placement into a permanent home environmen Potential challenges: _X_Social hyper-arousal: Pax’s low threshold for arousal rapidly escalates, and he is unable to readily settle without handler intervention. Immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away; Pax has been observed to redirect onto handler when in a state of high arousal. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Pax to new and unfamiliar situations _X_Handling/touch sensitivity _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Pax has bitten a dog when being walked on leash. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to teach Pax a “Look” command so that he focuses on his walker rather than other dogs. The use of a basket muzzle is recommended for situations where Pax could have dogs approaching him while out on walks.

12/19/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Pax engages in soft play with other dogs but may quickly escalate; though he has only done this on one occasion we cannot safely determine if he would not do it again. Pax has also been observed to redirect when correction is offered by handlers. His previous owner cited he was on-leash reactive and bit another dog while on leash. Based on this information the behavior department feels that Pax should not go to a home with other dogs and any future adopters should exercise caution when walking Pax in areas that may be highly trafficked by other dogs. 12/19: When off leash at the care center, Pax greets the female helper dog with a stiff posture and hard stare. She barks at him and walks away. Pax then wanders a little, shakes-off and re-approaches her, this time he is looser and turns his head away when she sniffs at him. When he is allowed into the pen he becomes persistently sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. 12/22: When greeting a novel male dog, Pax displays neutral body language. He displays slightly stiff body language when the other male greetings him face to face but chooses to walk away and explores the pen. 3/29-30: Pax displays a wiggly body when greeting the female helper dog through the fence. He follows the her while bowing and bouncing, then postures to mount her. 3/31: Pax continues to solicit. However, he becomes frustrated when the female dog does not engage. He quickly esclates, biting the skin between her shoulders. When the handler offers correction (pet corrector) Pax redirects and bites her knee; he releases once she grabs his collar.

03/20/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
03/20/17 17:57DVM Intake Exam Findings History return Subjective Observed Behavior – calm, allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: minor staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment healthy Plan no tx

04/10/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating NH ONLY
Hx: p was noted to have lost 5.2# since intake on 4/3/17 S: BAR, interactive, friendly; has had good appetite during stay O: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec no ocular/nasal d/c; ears clean no murmurs/arrhythmias with SSP soft, nonpainful abdomen with no palpable masses; no diarrhea on rectal exam A: 1. weight loss-r/o good weight loss vs parasites vs other P: p seems to be doing very well with good appetite and no v/d; is still in good body condition with no signs of malnutrition; weight loss could be due to less food being offered overall and p was returned by owner rec’d CTM appetite, attitude and weight

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Brooklyn Center  ADOPTED 12/28/16

My name is TITO. My Animal ID # is A1099880.
I am a male white and br brindle pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/16/2016 from NY 11229, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-084578.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/26/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 52.4 LBS.

12/26/16 Nasal discharge noted on rounds. O: Lethargic, ARH. Eating well. EENT: Mod. mucoid nasal discharge, crusting. No sneezing. H/L: Mild dry cough. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2.5 tabs. PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

12/16/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/16/16 16:06 Stray, no profile. Dog is friendly and spent time with the finder’s small children with no issues. Was said to be calm.

12/19/2016 WEB MEMO

12/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Intact, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/20/16 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:2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is between his legs, body a bit tense with his mouth closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1:3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves his legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw. Flank Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Tito was friendly and calm towards the assessor. PLAYGROUP: Tito was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the care center, Tito greets the female helper dog with a stiff posture and hard stare. She barks at him and walks away. Tito then wanders a little, shakes-off and re-approaches her, this time he is looser and turns his head away when she sniffs at him. When he is allowed into the pen he becomes persistently sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/20/16 During his medical examination, Tito was sociable and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

12/19/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Tito was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. 12/19: When off leash at the care center, Tito greets the female helper dog with a stiff posture and hard stare. She barks at him and walks away. Tito then wanders a little, shakes-off and re-approaches her, this time he is looser and turns his head away when she sniffs at him. When he is allowed into the pen he becomes persistently sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. 12/22: When greeting a novel male dog, Tito displays neutral body language. He displays slightly stiff body language when the other male greetings him face to face but chooses to walk away and explores the pen.

12/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative Male,~ 3yrs Sociable, tolerates all handling, no sign of aggression Mild tartar/ gingivitis EENT — wnl Skin/Coat — NSF AMB x4 BARH

12/26/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
12/26/16 Nasal discharge noted on rounds. O: Lethargic, ARH. Eating well. EENT: Mod. mucoid nasal discharge, crusting. No sneezing. H/L: Mild dry cough. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2.5 tabs. PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

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