MADISON – A1059657

Madison and Queenie, her housemate were left with us by a relative of their owner without much information… Sisters ? Mother and daughter ? We do not know…Madison could be considered as “petite” in her  kind of breed, the American Bulldog. She is quite pretty, well made, well groomed and healthy looking.  Her folds are clean, her eyes are bright..She owns the greatest ears  that elevate when she sees or eats a  treat…She seems to have been a mother once upon a time. She is very friendly , active and sociable and has a wonderful smile. Madison moves briskly, often does little jumps, hops graciously on the bench,  sits on command and looks all excited seeing my treats that she does not snatch. She is just plain adorable.  Madison lived with Queenie, a  chunky mama she seems to like very much but she does not appear  too fond of our pooches here at the care center. Of course, Madison is new to us and might need  a little more time to happily  mingle with her peers..I do hope so, otherwise she might have to be adopted as a single dog or be introduced carefully to a new brother or sister. Madison is at the Manhattan Care Center, a delicious young girl ready to charm you with her lovely ways. Come and see her soon and take her home as your forever best friend.

Madison came into our center to as an owner surrender along with another large female dog citing owner’s declining health. She allowed all handling during intake and was easy to place inside kennel. She pulled strongly on leash for her relief walk. Madison had a lot of movement and energy upon entering SAFER assessment room. She allowed her head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, body relaxed. Madison stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, body soft, open mouth panting. She playfully engaged in Tag game, jumping playfully, settling easily at end of game. Madison did not pull her paw back on both Squeeze attempts, mouthing assessor’s hand with no pressure, jumping up on assessor at end of item. Madison playfully engaged with Toy but relinquished it easily. When off leash with other dogs Madison does not allow greeting and will offer a harsh correction when sniffed. After the helper dog walks away she will continue to approach and offer correction to him. The Behavior Team feels Madison would do best with an Experienced adopter. She may benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, play as well as durable toys such as kongs and nylabones to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog 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 in neutral position with relaxed body posture, open mouth panting.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game, indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, jumps on Assessor once play begins, settles easily at end.

Squeeze 1/ 2: 2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.

Toy 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.

Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs Madison does not allow greeting and will offer a harsh correction when sniffed. After the helper dog walks away she will continue to approach and offer correction to him.

GROUP BEHAVIOR

Madison offers harsh, inappropriate corrections when off leash with other dogs and is reactive when on leash. When alone in pen, Madison approaches the gate to greet other dogs with a stiff body and may begin to growl and bark. If a small dog is adjacent to her she will charge the gate and snap. Madison came from a home with another female dog, but her behaviors in the home are unknown. Due to the concerns seen in the care center, the behavior department recommends that Madison does not go to a home with another dog until her behaviors can be followed up on.

When off leash with other dogs Madison does not allow greeting and will offer a harsh correction when sniffed. After the helper dog walks away she will continue to approach and offer correction to him.