VALENTINO – A1103708

Manhattan Center

My name is VALENTINO. My Animal ID # is A1103708.
I am a neutered male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 05/04/2017 from NY 10021, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

05/24/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Valentino A1103708 is at risk for behavior challenges in the care center environment; he is showing increasing levels of stress and is lunging and barking at other dogs in adoptions.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/24/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 48.0 LBS.

Hx: Reported coughing this morning. S/O: Quiet in kennel, doesn’t want to get up. Mild SND and soft cough. A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x14 days. 1088

05/06/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/06/17 19:19 Basic Information: Valentino is a 5 years old tan and white American Pit Bull Terrier/Mix. He was returned to ACC because Valentino was not getting along with other dogs. Socialization: Valentino was friendly around people he was not familiar with. He spent time with children who greeted him at the park and was very relaxed and tolerant of them. He played somewhat rough with adults but he knew when to stop. He was aggressive towards dogs he spent time with at the dog park. His tail and ears went down, his eyes locked on to other dogs and he would lunge if they got to close to him. He did not play with other dogs. He has not bitten a person. He bite a dog and he received vetirinary care. Behavior: His behavioral issues consisted of fighting with other dogs. He was not bothered by stoms and fireworks. He was friendly when his food bowl was touched while eating. He was not bothered by having his treats and objects taken away. He was slightly bothered when pushed/pulled off furniture. He was also not bothered by baths, nail trims and when unfamiliar approached the house or previous owner. He enjoyed getting his fur brush. For a New Family to Know: He was descrived as a friendly, affectionate, playful and shy dog. His activity level was medium. The previous owner favorite thing about Valentino was that he would do a little shake dance whenever his previous owner arrived home. He would follow his previous owner around the house. He was not a fan of toys and games. He was kept mostly indoors. He slept inside an X-pen. His diet consisted of grain free chicken and turkey dog food. He was very house trained and rarely had accidents. He was well behaved when left alone in the house. He knew sit and stay but was still in training. He went on brisk walks on leash. He pulled very hard on leash and was never walked off leash.

05/09/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Take your pick — high end clothing and accessories, or Rudolph Valentino the actor who was known for being a “great lover”. Our Valentino is actually a combination of both! He’s gorgeous and elegant in his latte color coat, his amber eyes sparkling at making new friends. And he’s a lover, in my lap for kisses and hugs, tail wagging at our connection. We’re told by his short term adopter that he’s spent time with children and was relaxed and tolerant of them, can play rough with adults but knows when to stop, enjoys being brushed, doesn’t guard his stuff, is “very” housetrained, and well behaved when left home alone. Like all great lovers, Valentino wants to be your one and only, as he doesn’t seem to get along with other dogs. He wants to be the cream in your coffee, the cream cheese on your bagel, the jelly on your peanut butter, the filling in your Oreo cookie — well, you get it. He’s the perfect complement to his person. Valentino loves treats and takes them gently, and is ready for a lifetime of love, treats, cuddles and more love.

05/22/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 5/6/17 Neutered, returned adoption (In previous home for three months) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Relaxed and tolerant Behavior toward dogs: Lunges at and fights with other dogs at the dog park Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, he has bitten another dog at the dog park Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Valentino is described as a friendly, affectionate, playful and shy dog with a medium activity level 2/14/17 Limited profile Unaltered male, stray (with finder for 3 days) Previously lived with: Adults, cats (in finder’s home) Behavior toward cats: Tried to interact with cats, cats hissed, swatted, and ran. No aggression reported on Valentino’s part Housetrained: No (no additional details given) Energy level/descriptors: Valentino is described as friendly, playful, and excitable SAFER ASSESSMENT: 2/15/17 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: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is down, body tense, mouth closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Valentino was social in the assessment room but he became a bit tense with up close handling. He did allow all handling. 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: Valentino has a reported history of altercation with other dogs in dog park settings. Valentino has been able to interact successfully with select female dogs during controlled, supervised interaction in the care center. He has been observed to become tense in reactive in the presence of other male dogs. The behavior department recommends a single pet residence for Valentino, as well as recommending that any future introductions be conducted on a one on one basis to respectful female dogs.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/4/17: During his second intake exam, Valentino allowed all handling and was distracted by the cats in carriers next door. ENERGY LEVEL: Valentino’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity. 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: 5/22/17: Valentino has been showing signs of stress in the care center, including barking without any obvious trigger and increasing barrier reactivity. He is lunging and barking at other dogs in the care center, behavior that was also noted in his previous home. We recommend that he move into a stable home environment quickly and that he be kept away from other dogs while this behavior is further investigated. He may need a counterconditioning and desensitization protocol to address his reaction to other dogs and to build positive associations in these situations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below): _X_Single pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Valentino is reported to have gotten into scuffles and bitten another dog at the dog park. While he has been able to be with other dogs in a controlled environment at the care center, he has shown that he is not able to appropriately interact in a public dog park. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: While social most of the time, Valentino became a bit fearful during up close handling on his assessment, backing away from the assessor with a tense body. It is important to always go slow and give Valentino the option to walk away from any social interaction. Valentino should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting petting or handling. It should always be Valentino’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Valentino would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center Valentino has been observed to react to other dogs, lunging towards them, and barking. Valentino may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

02/16/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
The previous owner of Valentino has reported history of altercation between him and other dogs in dog park settings. Valentino has been able to interact successfully with select female dogs during controlled, supervised interaction in the care center. He has been observed to become tense in reactive in the presence of other male dogs. The behavior department recommends a single pet residence for Valentino, as well as recommending that any future introductions be conducted on a one on one basis to respectful female dogs. 2/16: When off leash with a female dog, Valentino is a bit tense. He follows and attempts to mount. He ignores play when it is solicited. He stiffens and growls when greeting a large male dog through the gate. 2/17: Valentino engages in some bouncy play when solicited but is more intent on mounting the female helper dog. He will continue his attempts to mount once correction is offered. 5/7: Based on owner history (history of altercation with dogs), Valentino is muzzled for off leash introduction. He approaches with a slightly tense body, sniffs, then wanders away. 5/9: Valentino is introduced without a muzzle. He greets with softer body language and engages in brief soft play with a female dog. When greeting a male through the fence he displays a tense body and hard stare. 5/12-16: Valentino continues to greet female dogs politely and then wanders the yard. 5/21: Valentino continues to greet female dogs politely and then wanders the yard.

05/04/2017 LVT INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: positive 981020021186624 Sex: neutered male Age: reported 5y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c, no continued signs of CIRDC Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL /9, REWT 48 from 45.6 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows handling, reported reactive in home with small animals, whines through door at cats in carriers waiting for exam Medication: N/A, preventative given, boostered

05/24/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
Hx: Reported coughing this morning. S/O: Quiet in kennel, doesn’t want to get up. Mild SND and soft cough. A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x14 days. 1088

Generated on May 24 2017 6:00PM
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MALE, TAN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 3 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 02/14/2017, From NY 10460, DueOut Date 02/17/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary BARH scan negative male intact allows handling mod dental staining clean EEN clean coat HT negative MC placed NOSF
Weight 45.6

PLAYGROUP:

2/16: When off leash with a female dog, Valentino is a bit tense.  He follows and attempts to mount.  He ignores play when it is solicited.  He stiffens and growls when greeting a large male dog through the gate.

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