Animal Profile
Richie
Hello, my name is Richie. My animal id is #74322. I am a desexed male tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 8/29/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Richie is at risk for medical reasons. Richie was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will require further care. Behaviorally, Richie quickly becomes overstimulated and would benefit from reward based training.
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A volunteer writes: Richie is in for the fun! Playful and energetic, this handsome guy loves to play tug, chase tennis balls and otherwise goof around with his human friends. While taking him out to play, Richie was very respectful with the neighboring dog, his tail going full helicopter mode. Richie could brush up on his leash walking skills, but with a little bit of coaching, he will become as good a leash walker as he is a ball chaser in no time! Richie is not only super handsome and playful, he also loves to get back rubs, belly rubs, and show you how well he knows the sit command, preferably in exchange for a treat. With Richie by your side, heads are turning constantly telling you what a handsome stunner he is. The all around perfect companion, Richie is waiting for you at the Manhattan ACC!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 62 lbs
9/1/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4y Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Wagging tail and jumping up to greet. Treat motivated. Resisted placement of muzzle, but allowed all handling. Turned to look when blood drawn, but never any snapping or growling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 testes in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Assessment apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
9/7/2019
SO Post op recheck. BAR in kennel skin -- incision site clean, dry A healing sx site P continue to monitor post op
9/14/2019
SO BAR in kennel. EN -- eyes are clear. occasional coughing, huffing with serous nasal discharge A CIRDC P doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 3 tablets PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 204mg tablet -- give 1.5 tablet PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 1 tablet PO q24h x 4 days
9/21/2019
SO Recheck CIRDC day 7. P is BAR in kennel. EN -- eyes and nose are clear. no discharge at this time. A CIRDC P continue to monitor in ISO recheck in 3 days
9/24/2019
Wet nose. BAR A: Improving on 10th day of CIRDC tx plan recheck 4 days 1752
9/6/2019
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1.5 tablet of Carprofen 100 mg SID PO x 2 days as Post-Op pain management. --In white box—
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Dog is actively friendly and allows handling.
Date of intake:: 8/29/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 9/1/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Moderate Leash walking comments: Tenses, pulls hard towards dogs Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted, does not approach – active, exploring environment, not fearful Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Body soft, sniffing room, when approaches jumps up forcefully Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Handling comments: Body soft, leans into petting Arousal Jog: Engages in play (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (exuberant) Knock Comments: Jumps up Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: Body soft.
Summary:: Due to concerning behaviors observed both on and off leash around dogs, a single dog residence is recommended. 9/1: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Richie rushes in tense, and circles the greeter dog with a stiff body and hard stare.
Date of intake:: 8/29/2019
Summary:: Active, social, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Richie so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the high level of jumping seen at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. Single pet/no dogs: See DOG-DOG.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Richie jumps up a lot on people in a social manner. Please see handout on Basic Manners. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Richie is somewhat reactive on leash, pulling towards dogs and tensing. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.