PICASSO – A1049374

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My name is PICASSO. My Animal ID # is A1049374.
I am a male brown and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/27/2015 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/30/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 62.4 LBS.

No Final Exam

08/27/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/27/15 15:08 Basic Information Officers say they responded to a call about a dog loose, roaming in the building. Officers say that Picasso was friendly and immediately allowed handling. Behavior during Intake Picasso was very friendly during intake. He immediately greeted staff by leaping onto legs and attempting to give kisses. Picasso accepted treats from hands, and demonstrated his knowledge of the commands sit and stay. Picasso allowed staff to take a toy from him and allowed all handling. Picasso showed no signs of aggression during intake.

09/01/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: One of my favorite artists is now also one of my favorite dogs! Our Picasso is big, boisterous and so much fun, there’s nothing abstract about his love for ball games and belly rubs and during our time together we enjoyed plenty of both. Whether doling out kisses or hunkering down on the bench to mouth (but never destroy) his toys, there is always something of the lovable clown about him and his facial expressions never fail to make me smile. Seriously, could there be anything funnier than watching a wrinkly-faced dog pick up and attempt to carry around two tennis balls at once? Picasso knows how to sit politely to wait for treats or the ball and though he does pull strongly on leash at first, once in a harness he’s actually a very good walker and seems to be quite house trained too. Life in a kennel is really not for him and his ideal family would be just as snuggly yet adventurous as he is, keen to get out and explore but equally happy to pile onto the couch for a good cuddle session every night. Picasso performed well on his behavior assessment and would make a truly unique (not to mention gorgeous!) addition to almost any active, dog-savvy family. Don’t miss the chance at a modern doggie masterpiece, take home your very own Picasso today!

08/30/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Picasso was brought in as a stray by police. He was social upon intake. He jumped up to greet staff by licking, accepting treats from admissions counselor’s hands. He entered SAFER assessment room high energy, panting. Picasso allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, panting, body soft. He displayed a lot of high energy and movement during Sensitivity item, wiggly body, tail wagging, getting closer to the assessor. Picasso was distracted and unresponsive during Tag game, hard jumping up on assessor at end. He did not pull his paw back on both Squeeze attempts, licking assessor’s hand on second attempt, tail wagging. At times Picasso paced and jumped onto assessment chair. He required a lot of pressure to remove his head from the Food bowl, consistently eating quickly in a frenzied pace with big gulps. Picasso was very focused on Toy, keeping a firm grip with a loose body, requiring trade up to relinquish. He would not focus on Rawhide, still focused on where the Toy had gone. Once redirected, he was very intent on eating the Rawhide, snatching at it any time assess-a-hand approached. Off leash with other dogs, Picasso greets briefly but then wanders the pen a bit anxious. The Behavior Team feel Picasso would do best with an Experienced adopter that does not have young children. Any older children should have an in-depth interaction before considering adoption. Picasso may benefit from obedience classes to learn leash manners, body awareness and focus in regards to jumping up and mouthing, as well as the command drop it and trade up games. He may benefit from daily walks, runs, exercise, play as well as durable toys such as Kongs and Nylabones to positively direct any anxiousness and high energy. Look: 2. Eyes are averted, panting, body soft, allows head to be held loosely Sensitivity: 2. displays high energy and movement,body soft, panting. Tag: 2. distracted and unresponsive to the Assessor, jumps on assessor at end. Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not pull back paw, licks hand. Food: 3. Consistently eats quickly, his tail is down, ears are forward. Dog lifts his head from the bowl with a lot of pressure when hand is applied to his cheek. Toy 1: 1. Settles close, firm grip, loose Rawhide: 3 firm grip, snatches when approached, intent on eating quickly 9/6 update: Picasso is not thriving in the shelter environment. He digs and chews at the wall of his kennel in the direction of other dogs, and is difficult to redirect.

08/28/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Picasso greets briefly, then wanders the pen. He becomes a bit anxious. 9/4 update: Picasso greets a female dog politely, then becomes anxious and paces the yard. He corrects the other dog when they become pushy in their attempt to interact. 9/5 update: Picasso greets politely, then wanders the pen.

08/30/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- INTACT MALE. MILD DENTAL TARTAR. EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. PYRANTEL PO GAVE. ALLOWS HANDLING. NOSF

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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