VINNY – A1101495

VINNY – A1101495

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MALE, TAN, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 8 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR HOSPITAL Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 01/13/2017, From NY 11218, DueOut Date 01/16/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-086134

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: male Age: 10 years Mentation: BARH EEN: wnl Teeth: missing incisors and some molars, heavy tartar Skin: WNL Behavior: nervous but allow handling during the exam 5.4lbs
Weight 5.4

PROFILE :

Vinny is approximately 8 years old, he was surrendered due to owner being in the hospital. Upon intake Vinny was wiggly showed a loose body, mouth open. During intake he attempted to mount the other male dog, but  when removed he relaxed as was playful with the other dog.  He allowed the counselor to take a photo and collar him with no issue.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:

Unaltered male, Owner surrender

Previously lived with: (1) Adult (1) Dog

Behavior toward dogs: Vinny was relaxed and playful with the other dog.

Other notes: Vinny allowed the counselor to take a photo and collar him with no issue.

ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He 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 closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

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: No interest.

Summary: Vinny was a bit shy initially, but was social towards the assessor. Vinny displayed no behavioral concerns.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Vinny is social, checking in on the other small male and female dogs often as he explores the pen.

Vinny was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown.

1/14-1/21: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Vinny is social, checking in on the other small male and female dogs often as he explores the pen.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Apple was nervous but allow handling during the exam.

ENERGY LEVEL:

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

 

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