TAZ – A1049125

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My name is TAZ. My Animal ID # is A1049125.
I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/25/2015 from NY 11224, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-029146.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/31/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 43.4 LBS.

DRY NP COUGH OTHERWISE ATTENTION SEEKING, NO VD, BAR MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYCLINE 100MG TAB- 2.5 TAB PO SID X 10 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONITOR

08/25/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/25/15 13:10 Taz is a 1 year old male brown and white american pitbull terrier who is being surrendered due to allergies. Taz has been with the family since he was a puppy. Taz lived with 2 adults and 2 small children as well as another dog. Taz is reported to be receptive and play to small children but can be overwhelming because he is young and exuberant. When visitors come to the home he is receptive and curious. Taz will alert the family when people to the door. On walks Taz can be insistent on leash but owner says he has good recall off leash and likes to run in the park. Taz is aroused by cats and may give chase to play. Taz enjoys a bath but does not get brushed. He does not guard his food toys or treats. Taz may stuggle for a bear hug but is not defensive. Taz knows the commands, sit, laydown, paw and no. Taz like to play half fetch with balls and sticks. When the family is home he likes to be where they are. When home alone at times he engages in destructive chewing but owner states it is not common. Taz is house broken and does not have accidents. Taz gets walked 3 times a day. Taz eats both wet and dry food. Upon intake Taz was receptive to introduction. Taz was loose for all handling and counselor was able to scan for microchip (negative) collar and photograph. Taz walked well on leash and was responsive to guidance.

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08/28/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Taz previously lived with 2 adults and 2 small children as well as another dog. The owner stated Taz will play with the small children but can be overwhelming because he is young and exuberant. The owner mentioned Taz gets aroused by cats and may give chase to play. It was reported by the owner when Taz is home alone at times he engages in destructive chewing but owner states it is not common and he is also house broken. At intake Taz had loose body posture and allowed all handling. During SAFER Taz came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and social towards the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Taz was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Taz was easy to handle when engaged with the items. Due to some concerns with Taz being overwhelming with small children stated from the previous owner, the behavior department feels can be suitable for an experience adopter with no small children. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he 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, 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: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently 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: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-to-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Taz is social and engages in rough play with other playful dogs. He is tolerant of excessive mounting by another male dog.

08/27/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Taz is social and engages in rough play with other playful dogs. He is tolerant of excessive mounting by another male dog. 8/28 update: Taz is social and playful, engaging in rough play with both males and females. He is bouncy and mouthy in his attempts to solicit play. 8/29 udpate: Taz is social and engages in rough play with other playful dogs.

08/26/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan negative BARH – jumps, gives kisses, allows handling M~1yr EENM clear NOSF

08/31/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
DRY NP COUGH OTHERWISE ATTENTION SEEKING, NO VD, BAR MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYCLINE 100MG TAB- 2.5 TAB PO SID X 10 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONITOR

CAME IN WITH:   CHICO – A1049126 – (Not an Urgent dog)

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