MUFFIN – A1040959

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Manhattan Center

My name is MUFFIN. My Animal ID # is A1040959.
I am a female br brindle staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/21/2015 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/23/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.0 LBS.

06/23/15 16:28 Small wound right muzzle, no tx needed Fractured nail RFL- cut nail and used quik stop to halt bleeding BARH scan negative female mild tartar NOSF

06/21/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/21/15 09:45 Basic Information Muffin was brought in as a stray by the police, after responding to a call about an abandoned dog in a building. Police officers say Muffin was friendly and playful with them, they say Muffin didnt show any aggression towards them. Behavior during Intake Muffin was energetic and friendly during intake. Once removed form the crate Muffin was excited, and tried to give kisses. Muffin allowed me to rub her belly, and accepted treats from my palm. Muffin allowed all handling, and showed no signs of aggreession during intake.

06/24/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Letting me know she needed to go out for a walk, Muffin was the perfect way to start my day. Likely housetrained (thus the urgency to leave her kennel), Muffin pottied right away and then it was fun time. Gently playing with a toy, laying her head in my lap for some petting, smoothly taking some treats, Muffin is a sweetheart who comes when I call her, happy to make friends. Well fed and well groomed, Muffin seems to have enjoyed the niceties of a home before joining us, and she has likely been a mom a couple of times. While she pulls on the leash, a little bit of positive reinforcement training will correct that problem, and since she likes treats it should be easy. Miss Muffin is quietly friendly, easy to be with and looking for her new BFF. Will it be you?

06/28/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
6/28/15 Update Muffin has shown offensive aggression when off leash with other dogs. She has shown no pro-social behavior towards other dogs and his highly reactive to other dogs when entering and exiting the kennel. At this point it is in Muffins best interest to be placed into an adoptive for foster home that can manage her behavior around other dogs and provide a behavior modification plan to help address her response to other dogs. 6/23/15 SAFER Muffin came to our center after being found tied inside a building. She was energetic and friendly during intake. She allowed all handling, showing no signs of aggression. Muffin held gaze for three full seconds during Look item. She stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity ite, lip long, tail neutral, body soft. Muffin played along during Tag game, jumping on the assessor with soft body. She lifted her head out of the Food bowl once assess-a-hand was applied to cheek. Muffin playfully engaged with Toy, keeping a firm grip and loose, wiggly body. She kept a firm grip on Rawhide, turning slightly away, body neutral. The Behavior Team feels Muffin would do best with an Experienced adopter. She may benefit from being the only resident dog. Safety tools should be used while taking Muffin on walks. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position 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. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not pull paw back, sniffs hand. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed. Food 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. She lifts her head when hand is pushed against her 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 between you and the rawhide, and she is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

06/23/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Muffin has shown offensive aggressiona nd will use her mouth inappropriately during conflict with another dog. 6/23 Update Muffin is muzzled due to previous off leash interaction. Once in the pen, Muffin immediately jumps on the back of the helper dog with a stiff body and growling. She remains frozen over the top of the dog for a few moments then escalates the sitiaution into conflict. She was unable to use her mouth due to being muzzled. She does not stop when the dog attempts to move away and continues to drive toward the dog until physically removed by a handler.

06/23/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative female mild tartar NOSF

06/23/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
06/23/15 16:28 Small wound right muzzle, no tx needed Fractured nail RFL- cut nail and used quik stop to halt bleeding BARH scan negative female mild tartar NOSF

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