LINUS – A1047112
Safe 9-11-2015 Manhattan
SAFE 09/11/15
LINUS – A1047112
***RETURNED 08/28/15***
NEUTERED MALE, TAN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 2 yrs
RETURN – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason TOO HYPER
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/28/2015, From NY 10455, DueOut Date ,
Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam
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MALE, TAN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 08/07/2015, From NY 10303, DueOut Date 08/10/2015,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Negative MC Intact male BARH Minimal staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF
Weight 49.4
Behavior:
Linus pulls hard on leash. She was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body, wagging tail. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Linus did a lot of jumping up, body checking and played tug-of-war with the leash during tag interaction. He did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. Linus took the toy away, body language was stiff but he took the rawhide with a soft body language.
Linus is reported to be chewing on furniture, so we advise future adopters to make sure to provide mentally and physically stimulating, appropriate chew toys to keep Linus occupied when left alone. Linus showed a bit of concern during the tag interaction he became a bit over arousal also during the toy he became a bit stiff. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification. We also recommend a home without children.
Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: 3. Dog responds with his tail high, ears forward, mouth likely closed for at least half of the assessment item, body stiff and body checks the Assessor. Dog is often focused on other stimuli in the room.
Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.
Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.
Food 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away
Toy: 3. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is stiff.
Rawhide 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. he does not place her body between you and the rawhide.
Linus greets very excitedly. He is interested in rough play, but is pushy and very forward in his attempts to solicit. Linus is slow to respond to correction from the other dog, but responds well to correction from the handler.
Group Behavior: When off leash with other dogs, Linus is sexually motivated and attempts to mount. He takes correction for mounting, but may persist afterward. 8/12: Was tolerant of being mounted by female dog. 9/1 update: Linus greets very excitedly. He is interested in rough play, but is pushy and very forward in his attempts to solicit. Linus is slow to respond to correction from the other dog, but responds well to correction from the handler. 9/5 update: Linus continues to show interest in rough play, but is still a bit pushy and forward with his attempts to solicit. 9/2 update: Linus engages in rough play with a playful female. He is pushy and mouthy when playing and is slow to take correction. 9/10 update: Linus is forward upon introduction, coming into the pen immediately mouthing and using his paws to solicit play. He responds to correction but will continue to jump on the other dog and attempt to engage her in rough play.
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