FORD – A1042978

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Manhattan Center 

My name is FORD. My Animal ID # is A1042978.
I am a male brown and white boxer and amer bulldog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/06/2015 from NY 10455, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/15/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 65.0 LBS.

07/15/15 14:58 Congestion, sneeze A: CIRDC P: Doxy 10d ———————————————————————————————————— 7/15BARH scan negative mild tartar male intact NOSF

07/06/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
Basic Information Dog was walking around on the street going up to people for attention. Officers saw dog while on patrol and brought him in. Behavior during intake. Very friendly. sits on command. pulls on leash. sat still while collaring. little reluctant to get into cage, had to pick him up.

07/08/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: If I were naming this dog he would have been Mercedes or Bentley, or something very high class, although the name Ford in its way reflects a steadfastness, a solid name with a long history. Our Ford is estimated at 2 years old, so his personal history is relatively short, but nonetheless solid and awesome. He’s a gorgeous, elegant, long legged dog who attracted tons of compliments as we walked through the park. His squarish face perhaps indicates a boxer somewhere in his family tree, and his good grooming, perfect leash manners, trimmed nails all reflect a well taken care of dog before joining us. Likely housetrained, his first order of business was his business, and then his great leash manners made for a perfect walk through the park. We stopped to take some pictures, Ford not minding being tethered, making soft eye contact, posing perfectly and sweeping his reward treats gently from my fingers. With a friendly wag of his tail it was clear Ford would have liked to meet other dogs we passed, and in the backyard he happily greeted another dog through the gate. He comes when called and lays his head in my lap for some petting. Friendly, nice, sweet and easy with a low key energy, Ford is hoping to meet you today. So, rev your engines, gas up and come meet our boy, Ford.

07/09/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Ford came to our center after being found as a stray, police were on patrol and witnessed him walking up and wagging tail at people. He was very friendly upon intake, sitting on command, taking treats quickly. Ford did not go into his kennel easily, reluctant to enter. Ford pulled a bit on leash for his relief walk. He allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, body soft, wagging tail. He stood still and accepted the touch for Sensitivity item, mouth closed, ears back. Ford played along for Tag game, jumping and popping, settling easily at end of game. He did not pull his paw back for both Squeeze attempts, wagging tail. He lifted his head out of the Food bowl but required a moderate amount of pressure. Ford took Toy away with a loose body. He took Rawhide away, body a bit stiff. When off leash with other dogs Ford is playful, engaging in rough running play with males and females. The Behavior Team feels Ford would do well in an Experienced home. He may benefit from obedience classes to learn leash manners, how to take treats gently, and how to avoid any potential possessive behaviors. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is wagging with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game,indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not pull back paw, tail wag. Food 2. Dog follows the dish with her tail down, lifts head after a moderate amount of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Rawhide 2. Dog takes rawhide away, keeps a firm hold. Her body is a bit stiff.

07/08/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Ford is playful, engaging in rough running play with males and females. He may show some status seeking behaviors over other males but responds well to correction. 7/9 update: Ford may engages briefly in play and can be sexually motivated but takes correction well. 7/10 update: Ford is sexually motivated but will take correction. 7/11 update: Ford is sexually motivated and may become frustrated and offer vocalizations when he is not able to mount. 7/12 update: Ford continues to be sexually motivated but will respond well to correction from other dogs. He will become frustrated when the other dog runs away and he is not able to mount. 7/15 update: Ford greets the other dog appropriately and is sexually motivated but takes correction well.

07/07/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative mild tartar male intact NOSF

07/15/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
07/15/15 14:58 Congestion, sneeze A: CIRDC P: Doxy 10d ———————————————————————————————————— 7/15BARH scan negative mild tartar male intact NOSF

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