CHOPSTICK – A1034193

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My name is CHOPSTICK. My Animal ID # is A1034193.
I am a male black and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 11 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/24/2015 from NY 11234, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/28/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 42.2 LBS.

VET CHECK FOR COUGHING BAR. ACTIVE IN CAGE. NASAL DISCHARGE. A: KENNEL COUGH P: RECOMMEND DOXYCYCLINE 200MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS WITH APPROPRIATE TREATMENT

04/24/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/24/15 16:55 Basic information Chopstick is an 11 month old male black and white american pitbull. He has been with the family for 6 months. He has no apparent medical issues. The family is surrendering him because he can longer stay at their home due to behavior. Social life and personality Chopstick lived with 4 adults, no children and no other animals. Chopstick is has had little interaction with children and his behavior around cats is unknown. When on leash walks Chopstick is indifferent to other dogs and does not engage. Chopstick lives indoors and is partially house trained, he eliminates on walks but also may use a wee wee pad inside. Owner report that he is highly energetic. Behavior Owners report that Chopstick is very weary of strangers. When approaching food or trying to handle in any way clients state it is best to go slow and chopstick can become comfortable over time. Rapid or startling motion or behavior from someone that is unknown can cause him to become defensive. Chopstick does best with predictable situations with familiar people and places. For a new family to know Chopstick knows the commands sit and give paw. When at home he likes to be where the family is and when he is by himself he may whine and bark awaiting there return. His favorite toy was a fluffy slipper and he likes to play chasing games. He eats both wet and dry food. His owners states Chopstick is a great dog with lots of potential. Upon intake Chopstick had minimal handling because the owners stated a concern that Chopstick could be easily stressed out. At first Chopstick was resistant on leash but in short time walked well and was responsive to guidance. Counselor was able to photograph but did not scan or collar.

04/30/2015 WEB MEMO
A staff member writes: When I first met chopstick he was a bit uncomfortable and reserved. It only took him seeing my face a couple of times to change that a little. Everytime he sees me now he is full of kisses and wiggles. When i frist took him for a walk he wasn’t too sure about the rope or the new enviroment but he quickly got used to it and relaxed. He seemed to love other dogs, play bowing everytime he came close to another dog. Chopstick does not like to rush, he just wants someone who is willing to take it slow with him.

04/29/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chopstick lived with only adults, and the owner stated he has had little interaction with children. It was noted that he lives indoors and is partially house trained; he eliminates on walks but also may use a wee wee pad inside. When on walks the owner stated Chopstick is indifferent to other dogs and does not engage. The owner also noted that Chopstick is very weary of strangers, and rapid or startling motion or behavior from someone that is unknown can cause him to become defensive. At intake it was noted that Chopstick had minimal handling because the owners stated a concern that Chopstick could be easily stressed out. It was also noted that Chopstick was resistant on leash but in short time walked well and was responsive to guidance. During SAFER Chopstick was not receptive to any handling, and became very stiff and uncomfortable when the assessor attempted to position him for the look item. Due to this response and to avoid further escalation no handling items were attempted at this time. Chopstick also showed some concerns during the food item; stiffening when being pushed out of the food bowl. He was not interested in the toys or rawhide items, and did not show any interest when the assessor removed both items. Placement with a New Hope partner is recommended, so that the concerning behaviors seen can be more fully explored, as well as behavior modification work provided by experienced and competent trainer, before placement into a permanent home. Food: 4. Dog freezes Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Chopstick is bouncy and very interested in interacting with the helper dog. He is social and tolerant and engages in a bit of play

04/28/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Chopstick is bouncy and very interested in interacting with the helper dog. He is social and tolerant and engages in a bit of play

04/25/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – growled, tried to bite, needed pole to examine LIMITED INITIAL PERFORMED DUE TO AGGRESSION Male ~11mo EEN clear; due to biting on pole began to bleed from mouth so full dental exam not possible unable to palpate abdominally PetArmor Plus applied Dewormer given in food

04/28/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
VET CHECK FOR COUGHING BAR. ACTIVE IN CAGE. NASAL DISCHARGE. A: KENNEL COUGH P: RECOMMEND DOXYCYCLINE 200MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS WITH APPROPRIATE TREATMENT

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