TOBY – A1101407

A volunteer writes:

It seems like a cliche but Toby is really a very nice little dog, very sweet, friendly and obedient after initial shyness. He is leashed easily and walks by my side, not forgetting to do his business and without marking. He meets in a civil way other dogs, big and small and has a tendency to want to meet everyone he crosses the path of. Could he be looking for his former owners? Back in the care center lobby, we stop for the photo shoot .  My large camera intimidates him a bit, so I get out my little one…Toby can sit on command and takes treats nicely from my hand. He is gentle and sociable. I love the way he poses his paws on my lap for attention or lays down peacefully by my feet. Toby has been beautifully cared for and his even neutered , all ready to jump into your life and be your forever best friend. Come ad meet this lovely Beagle mix at the Manhattan Care Center. he is a little gem..

PROFILE :

Basic Information

Toby is an approximately 1 y male Beagle mix. He is being surrendered because of personal problem. He bought Toby from a pet store and has never taken to him a vet.

Socialization

Around strangers, Toby is friendly around new people. He has lived a household with children between the ages of 1 year old to 18 years old, he is relaxed and playful with them and other adults in the home. He has not lived with other dog’s so the owner has no idea how he would behave around them. The owner has never had cats so the owner does not know how Toby is around them. The owner states that Toby has never bite another person or animal before.

Behavior

Toby is not bothered when you take his food bowl, treat, or toy away, by thunder storms or fireworks. When an unfamiliar person approaches the home or a family member he approaches them in a friendly. Toby does not mind being bathed but has never had his nails trimmed.

For a new family to know

The owner describes Toby as playful, affectionate and friendly with a medium activity level. Toby’s favorite activity is to play fetch with the owner. Around the house, he follows everyone around and prefers to be in the same room as the rest of the family. He has toys and loves to play with Balls and rope toys. He sleeps mostly indoors with on a dog bed on the floor of the bedroom room. Toby was being fed pedigree brand dry dog food 3 to 4 times a day. Toby is house trained, and goes to the bathroom on grass outside the house does go to the bathroom inside the house at times if not walked. When left alone Cash does get very anxious and can howl for a while.  Toby also knows the commands for “sit” “come” “down” and “stay”. For exercise Toby is to walks outside twice a day.

Behavior during the intake

During the intake, Toby was relaxed with soft body. Toby allowed to be scanned (negative), photographed, collar and placed the dog in the kennel.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:

Unaltered, Owner Surrender

Previously lived with: Adults, children ages one to eighteen.

Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Behavior toward cats: Unknown

FG/RG: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Yes but will have accidents if not walked regularly

Energy level/descriptors: Previous owner described Toby as playful, affectionate and friendly with a medium activity level

Other notes:

ASSESSMENT:

Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is a bit tense; his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted,  body tense, mouth closed.

Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is crouching.

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: Toby appeared a bit fearful during his assessment but he allowed all handling. He would benefit from a slow approach and slow introduction.

PLAYGROUP:

Summary

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam Toby appeared friendly and allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

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