SAPHIRO – A1051501

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My name is SAPHIRO. My Animal ID # is A1051501.
I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/14/2015 from NY 11354, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/25/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 60.0 LBS.

CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

09/14/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/14/15 22:48 Saphiro is a 2 yrs. old brown and white American pitbull terrier who was surrendered at ACC today. Saphiro is not neutered and appears healthy but he will undergo a full physical health exam. He is described as being playful and friendly. Saphiro has been socialized with children and dogs but has not been socialized with cats at this time. When he is around children and dogs he is tolerant respectful and relaxed. When he is interacting with them he is somewhat rough due to his size and he is also affectionate and well behaved. He is an indoor and outdoor dog who is house trained and who is also well behaved when he is left inside or outside of the house. He is described as being playful confident affectionate independent and friendly. He has a high activity level and he becomes nervous when he hears loud noises of any kind. Saphiro is not bothered when someone places their hands by his food but he will growl if you try to take away any of his toys or treats. He is not bothered when he is being held back or disturbed from his sleep. He is not allowed on the furniture and he has never had his nails trimmed. He is not bothered when he is given a bath or having his fur brushed. He will bark and growl if a stranger approaches his family or home. He knows the commands sit and stay. Saphiro goes for fast paced walks and will use the bathroom on grass or cement. He likes to play with balls and he will engage in games of fetch chase and tug of war. He eats dry food twice a day and also likes to have dog biscuit treats. When he is in the house with his owner he will follow them around and he will stay in the same room with them. His favorite spot is the sofa and he will sleep there at night as well. During the Intake process Saphiro was nervous panting heavily and also pacing back and forth. He allowed himself to be collared and also allowed a new leash to be placed on his neck. He did allow himself to be walked by other staff members and he displayed no negative reactive behavior.

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09/16/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Saphiro previously lived with 1 adult and has been socialized with children and dogs, the owner mentioned when Saphiro is around children and dogs he is tolerant, respectful and relaxed. The owner stated Saphiro can be somewhat rough due to his size. It was reported by the owner Saphiro is house trained, well behaved when home alone and has a high activity level. The owner describes Saphiro as being playful, confident, affectionate, independent and friendly. The owner also stated Saphiro becomes nervous when he hears loud noises of any kind and he will growl if you try to take away any of his toys or treats. At intake Saphiro was nervous and panting back and forth but he allowed all handling. During SAFER Saphiro came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was social towards the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Saphiro was easily aroused but quickly de-escalates during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Saphiro was easy to handle when engaged with the items. Saphiro did not growl when the assessor attempted to remove the toy and rawhide item away, he only took it away with his body between the handler and the items but due to some concerns stated from previous owner mentioning he would growl when trying to take away his toys and treats in the house hold, the behavior department feels its best he can be suitable for an experience adopter with no 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 gets easily aroused but quickly de-escalates. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:2. Dog quickly pulls back his paw. 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. He lifts his head when hand is pushed against his cheek. Toy 1: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy, and he is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness. Rawhide: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy or rawhide, and he is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

09/15/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Saphiro greets well and is interested but does not engage in play. He is sexually motivated but responds well to correction. 9/16 update: Saphiro engages in rough running play with both males and females. He will mount but responds well to correction, and he will offer correction when mounted. 9/17 update: Saphiro is social and engages in rough play with males and females. He is sexually motivated and may continue to attempt to mount after correction. 9/18 update: Saphiro engages in rough play with both males and females. He will mount but responds well to correction. 9/20 update: Saphiro is sexually motivated but responds well to correction. He will engage in rough play when solicited. 9/23 update: Saphiro greets well but then begins to mount males and females. He becomes stiff and may overreact when correction is offered.

09/15/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative M; 2 YO; 60 LB Very freindly and social; allowed all handling EEN Clear BARH NSF

09/25/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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