COLBY – A1041699

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Manhattan Center 

My name is COLBY. My Animal ID # is A1041699.
I am a male tan golden retr and staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/27/2015 from NY 10455, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/07/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 57.0 LBS.

Serous nasal discharge Cough A KC P Iso Doxy

06/27/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/27/15 13:51 Basic Information Colby was brought in as an owner surrender due to owner being unable to keep him at her current residence. Colby is seven months and has been with his owner since he was just six weeks. Owner says he was most recently seen by the vet at Petco in April, and says Colby has no injuries or health concerns. When asked two things she likes most about Colby owner chose that he is loving and obedient. Personality & Behavior Colby is described as playful and excitable with a very-high activity level. Owner says Colby has been around a five year old and he is very playful with him, but due to his size it can be somewhat rough. Owner says Colby is house-trained with wee wee pads, and currently does not use the bathroom outside. Owner says Colby has been kept mainly indoors, and gets walked twice per day. Owner says she hasn’t had any prior issues with Colby biting anyone or another animal. Owner says Colby is unbothered if food is touched while eating, but will growl if you attempt to take his treat. Owner says he is friendly if pushed off of furniture, and if not strict he will think you’re playing. Owner says he doesnt like baths but will deal with it as long as it isn’t too much water. Owner says he enjoys being brushed, and is confident and playful when someone unfamiliar approaches. For a New Family to Know Colby currently knows commands sit, come, and back away. Owner says he enjoys playing with squeaky and stuffed toys, and likes playing chase with her son. Owner says when home Colby will usually follow her or her son around, and is well-behaved when home alone. Owner says Colby gets terrified when the smoke alarm goes off, and will begin to panic by barking, stress pacing and panting. Behavior during Intake Colby was very scared during intake. He backed away from staff, and was stress panting. Although afraid Colby still allowed handling and showed no signs of aggression during intake.

07/02/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Colby, a, elegant young man, only seven months of age, is with us as his building unfriended pets. His former master describes him as loving and obedient, very playful with his five year old human sibling, well behaved when alone in the home and very fond of balls and toys. He would be only partially housetrained. Colby is a bit shy here at the care center. He is tall but still just a baby who misses very much his past life. He can be found at the back of his kennel, cocking his head when someone approaches his door. He looks like a delicate deer resting in the forest. He is such a gorgeous youngster said to be a cross between a Golden and a Pittie. My face is familiar to him and I can leash him easily. He walks well on his long and spindly legs. He even eliminates as we hit the yard. “Getting to know you” is the name of the game. After a number of back and forth, Colby realizes that I am a friend. He comes when called, wagging his tail, sits on command and of course, for treats, and even starts to play ball. Some souls are more delicate than others and Colby owns a very sensitive one. Each encounter brings him more out of his shell, though. And I hope that soon enough, he will be ready for a new home and a new family. Colby is at the Manhattan Care Center, a beautiful pup who will make a wonderful forever best friend.

07/01/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Colby is a bit fearful of the shelter environment he pulls a bit on leash. Colby was fearful and repeatedly attempted to get away from the handler during the assessment. Colby had a low body position during the tag test, but followed the assessor at the end of the leash. Colby was not interested in food, toys or rawhide. Colby was not surrender to us. According to his previous owner Colby is playful and excitable with a very-high activity level. Owner says Colby has been around a five year old and he is very playful with him, but due to his size it can be somewhat rough. Owner says Colby is house-trained with wee wee pads. Colby is unbothered if food is touched while eating, but will growl if you attempt to take his treat”. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter. This dog is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up and an adopter who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment. We advise that future adopters should be able to provide positive experiences for Colby. In addition, we recommend that introductions are done slowly, and Colby be given the opportunity to interact at their own pace. Because of his owner surrender profile we also recommend a home without young children; older children can be considered pending interaction. He may require positive reinforcement behavior modification to address his guarding behavior. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, shy body language, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, or low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food. No interest. Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide 1. No interest. When off leash with other dogs, Colby greets politely. After greeting the other dog he becomes anxious and distracted by surroundings.

06/30/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Colby greets politely. After greeting the other dog he becomes anxious and distracted by surroundings. 7/2 update: Colby is social, engaging in brief bouts of running play with both males and females. 7/3 update: Colby is social, greets other dogs politely and will offer appropriate corrections. 7/5 update: Colby is sexually motivated but will take correction. He solicit with play bows and engage in brief bouts of play. 7/7 update: Colby is tolerant and will engage in brief play. He can be sexually motivated but takes correction well.

06/28/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative young male intact very nervous, tense, resisted handling NOSF

07/07/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
Serous nasal discharge Cough A KC P Iso Doxy

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