TOBY – 18470
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SAFE 01/26/18
Toby
Hello, my name is Toby. My animal id is #18470. I am a desexed male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 16-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
Toby is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we suggest that Toby would be best suited to a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Put on your sunglasses because beautiful Toby is set to dazzle! An affectionate, silly, fun-loving family dog disguised as a regal Prince in a pristine white coat, he loves to socialize with friends of all species and even jumps up to kiss complete strangers hello! Toby’s other talent is the ‘gift of the gab’ and he’ll chat to anyone, anywhere, anytime in his special ‘borking’ tone which means everything from ‘let’s go outside’ to ‘toss the toy NOW’. A good walker once he’s got his zoomies out, Toby waited patiently through our backyard games until he hit the pavement to do his business, then took care of both numbers within minutes. He’s affectionate, kissy and makes a great over-sized lapdog and his former family tells us he enjoyed cuddling on the sofa in front of the TV–the perfect companion for a Netflix binge! Playful and super social, Toby enjoys the company of other dogs and exuberant games of fetch and though he previously lived in harmony with a younger child, his size and energy make him better suited to a home with big, bouncy kids like himself. And of course, as you’d expect from such a metropolitan guy, he enjoys being bathed and groomed to gorgeous perfection too. Toby’s already neutered and ready to go home with you and start couch cuddling ASAP, or as he would say…Bork Bork!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 59 lbs
17/01/2018
BARH scan negative neutered male 3 yrs old reported mild tartar clean EEN clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Toby was loose bodied during intake he jumped up and licked my face when i approached him. When i sat down next to him he went and sat in front of me and allowed me to collar him. He followed me readily on a leash and when i sat next to the kennel he jumped in on his own.
Date of Intake: 1/16/2018
Basic Information:: Toby is a male white and black large breed dog that is estimated to be 3 years old. His previous owner got him as a gift fro ma friend and stayed with then for 6 months until she was unable to give Toby enough time for care due to work.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 1 Child (Age 10)
How is this dog around strangers?: Toby is friendly with strangers, he will jump up to greet people and lick their face.
How is this dog around children?: Toby lived with 1 child and was some what rough when playing with him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Toby was not around other dogs in his previous home.
How is this dog around cats?: Toby was not around other cats in his previous home.
Resource guarding:: Toby is not bothered by people going near his food or toys.
Bite history:: Toby has no history of having bitten another person or animal,
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Excitable, Playful
Other Notes:: Toby is mostly house trained and has accidents a few times a month at home. He does tend to bark a lot if he hears loud music or someone at the door. when he hears a loud noise he inst bothered but goes on alert. He doesn’t mind being pushed off furniture or having his nails trimmed. He does enjoys being held, bathed and groomed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: toby is an excitable dog that will follow you round the house all day. He enjoys cuddling on the sofa when your watching TV and playing tug with his squeaky toys. He is used to eating wet food and being indoors most of the day and does pull hard on the leash when he is out for a run.
Date of intake:: 1/16/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 6 months)
Previously lived with:: An adult and a child (age 10)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Somewhat rough when playing
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Toby is described as excitable and playful with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/17/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
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:: Toby approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. During the assessment, he appeared a bit anxious at times, whining. He vocalized during tag, and barked in the assessment room at other times as well. He was social throughout the assessment.
Summary:: DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Toby has displayed polite greeting toward male and female dogs, at times engaging in play. Toby has displayed anxious behavior when out in the yard for prolonged periods of time. Slow introductions are recommended between Toby and social, respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 1/17: When introduced off leash to male and female dogs, Toby offers brief greeting, then wanders away while pacing, whining and seeking exit. He does re approach and offer brief bounces before wandering away again.
Summary (2):: 1/18: Toby greets a male dog politely then wanders the pen, vocalizing and seeking exit.
Summary (3):: 1/19: Toby engages for several minutes with a group of male and female dogs. He eventually becomes anxious and begins vocalizing and seeking exit.
Summary (4):: 1/20-23: Toby engages in running play with male and female dogs, vocalizing with play.
Date of intake:: 1/16/2018
Summary:: Toby had a loose body and jumped up on the counselor socially.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Toby’s previous owner described him as having a 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Toby remains calm when in his kennel in the shelter environment and social with handlers outside of his kennel. He may display some anxious behavior, but will engage with his care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention. Toby has shown himself to be highly tolerant of handling, including invasive procedures and restraint.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Potential challenges: : Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Toby appears anxious in the care center, whining and barking. His owner did not described this behavior in his previous home, so we do not know if it will occur in a future home. If it does occur, we recommend giving her puzzle toys, long walks, and things to do to relieve his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, reward based training only should be used.
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