ROCKY – A1056435

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My name is ROCKY. My Animal ID # is A1056435.
I am a neutered male white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/30/2015 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/05/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 73.0 LBS.

S/O: Dog noted to be QAR/depressed on rounds, then behavior reported productive cough. On cage exam dog is Q/BAR and huffing. A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO and start on doxy; recheck day 7 and 10

10/30/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/30/15 14:34 Basic Information: Rocky is a male white and brown American pitbull terrier. He was surrendered by his owner due to personal problems. His owners originally got him as a puppy from a family friend. He is described as energetic, playful and affectionate. Personality: Rocky has lived with two adults and two children ages 2 and 8. He is playful and ful of energy and according to his owner can play somewhat rough due to his size. He is usually tolerant around small children and will lick them. He plays gentle with other dogs, he prefers to play with females and around males will usually be fearful and hide behind his owner. He has not been around cats. He is housetrained and and has been kept mostly indoors. He is described as having a very high activity level. Behavior: Rocky can be hard to control while walking due to his size, he tends to pull his owner. He isnt bothered when his food is touched while eating or when a treat or toy is taken away. He enjoys baths and isnt bothered when his paws are touched or nails are trimmed. When held he struggles and attempts to lick. He is friendly towards strangers and wll jump when greeting a new person. For a new family to know: He knows the command sit but will only comply with a treat. Rocky is used to brisk leashed walks 3-4 times a day. He enjoys stuffed and squeaky toys and playing with socks. He enjoys playing fetch and tug. Rocky has been crate trained, does well, and will sleep in his crate. When home he tends to follow his owner around or stay in the same room. When left alone Rocky is usually in his crate and is well behaved. When off leash he tends to wander but will come when called. He is afraid of the dark and barks and cries when he hears fireworks. Rocky eats dry food, Blue Buffalo brand, and his favorite treats are bacon strips and peanut butter bones. Upon intake Rocky was energetic had a loose body, allowed handling. Counselor was able to scan and photograph, was difficult to collar him.

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11/04/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rocky previously lived with two adults and two children ages 2 and 8. The owner stated Rocky is playful and full of energy and according to his owner can play somewhat rough due to his size. The owner mentioned Rocky is usually tolerant around small children and will lick them and he plays gentle with other dogs, he prefers to play with females and around males he’s a bit fearful of them. When entering the behavior room Rocky has very wiggly body language, and is hard to position. He did not allow the assessor to conduct the Look test and would constantly move away from the assessor and attempt to mouth the leash strongly. Rocky was soft to the touch on the Sensitivity test leaning in against the assessor. Rocky was very aroused during SAFER and a bit hard to manage when over aroused. When Rocky becomes aroused he is slow to de-escalate and sometimes requires intervention to help redirect him to more appropriate behaviors. Rocky is a very high-energy dog that will likely do best with a large dog adopter prepared to provide mental and physical stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy. Rocky also appears to have poor coping skills and self-restraint resulting in Rocky constantly mouthing the leash strongly during SAFER. The behavior department believes that Rocky would do best with an Experienced adopter with no young children who is familiar with large dogs and able to provide any positive based behavior modification necessary to help guide Rocky towards more desirable behaviors. Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, and consistently mouths the leash with moderate pressure and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, and open mouth. Tag: 2. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Dog becomes quickly over aroused mouthing the leash with moderate pressure, and is slow to de-escalate. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves his legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw Flank squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly tucks his body, and tries to move away from assessor. Flank squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly turns his head to assessor’s hand, but does not escalate. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Dog-Dog: When off leash with other dogs, Rocky allows greeting and is tolerant of solicitation but is a bit overwhelmed.

10/31/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Rocky allows greeting and is tolerant of solicitation but is a bit overwhelmed. 11/03 update: Rocky is a bit nervous but will greet the other dog briefly before moving away. 11/05 update: Rocky is nervous and will tolerate brief greeting but mostly avoids interaction.

10/30/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan: negative Male Neuter 1 yr, 3 mos EEN: clear BARH BCS: 3 Coat: WNL Skin: pressue sores on front leg elbows Hyper, allowed all handling Applied 6 ml Activyl intrascapular Gave 7.3 cc Pyrantel in food Gave 3.6 cc Pen-G SQ Gave 1.5 tablets of 250 mg Azithromycin in food

11/05/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
S/O: Dog noted to be QAR/depressed on rounds, then behavior reported productive cough. On cage exam dog is Q/BAR and huffing. A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO and start on doxy; recheck day 7 and 10

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