Animal Profile
Rosie
Hello, my name is Rosie. My animal id is #220179. I am a desexed female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 months old.
I came into the shelter as a returns on 4/13/2025.
Rosie has been placed on the at-risk list for medical concerns. She has liver changes that are consistent with a hormonal imbalance like Cushing's disease or primary liver disease. She needs care and diagnostics that we cannot provide. Behaviorally, Rosie is highly social with people and enjoys interacting with anyone who engages with her. She is food motivated, enjoys walks/runs, and is very relaxed once back at home. Rosie can get over excited which leads to jumping but is easily redirected. Rosie has been seen giving clear signs when she is feeling overwhlem as well in situations such as showing her teeth. Rosie would thrive in a home who continues to engage with her with positive reinforcement training and a steady routine.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Rosie has been placed on the at-risk list for medical concerns. She has liver changes that are consistent with a hormonal imbalance like Cushing's disease or primary liver disease. She needs care and diagnostics that we cannot provide. Behaviorally, Rosie is highly social with people and enjoys interacting with anyone who engages with her. She is food motivated, enjoys walks/runs, and is very relaxed once back at home. Rosie can get over excited which leads to jumping but is easily redirected. Rosie has been seen giving clear signs when she is feeling overwhlem as well in situations such as showing her teeth. Rosie would thrive in a home who continues to engage with her with positive reinforcement training and a steady routine. Since I'm a long stay pup, my adoption fee has been reduced! Visit me today to find out my favorite treats and how you can take me home! My foster writes: Rosie is the sweetest bouquet you'll ever cuddle! 🌹 This lovely lady is playful and energetic, full of personality, loving, curious, and always looking to brighten your day with tail wags and warm snuggles. We've never heard her bark! She's as quiet as she is charming, making her the perfect companion for cozy homes and calm vibes. Meet A Dozen Roses A.K.A Rosie for short! 🌹 This sweet three-year-old pup is as charming as her name! Found as a stray, Rosie has quickly won over the hearts of the shelter staff with her affectionate nature and love for snuggles. She's highly social, enjoys pets, and is eager to learn. She has no known reactivity to other dogs on leash, but since her history is a mystery, slow introductions to other pets are recommended. She's an energetic girl who thrives on daily exercise, training, and enrichment activities like food puzzles and hide-and-seek games. Rosie is still working on her manners-she sometimes jumps on people and counter-surfs-but with patience and positive reinforcement training, she'll blossom into the perfect companion. 🐾 Personality: Affectionate, playful, eager to learn 🏡 Ideal Home: A patient adopter who can provide training, structure, and daily activity Check out this adorable video of me on TikTok! Click here to experience the cuteness! My BB wrote: Adopt Rosie (ID:220179) This girly is everything you could possibly want in a companion pet. She is quick to love whoever she is with, gentle to take treats with a soft mouth and already knows "sit"! From the moment we met her she greeted us by jumping and giving us a near hug- so friendly! She was enthusiastic to walk and was wiggling all over the sidewalk. She loves toys and can be so silly. Though she wants to eat every morsel of food we come across, she was not hard to walk and her tail was wagging the entire time. She showed no reactivity to dogs on leash, either. There is nothing that could shake her happiness!! What makes her unique is she was equally as happy to sit next to us while we ate lunch without any complaints. She sat beside us patiently waiting for us to be finished. She gave little tippy taps before we gave her a treat because she was so excited! Her little snorts while she sniffs sound just like a little piggy and it is so endearing. When we stopped at a coffee shop, she even took a little nap after our long walk! She would be such a good companion for a family ready to open their heart to a sweet, happy and cuddly girl. She would be excited to go on a long walk with you but also down to chill out for a movie night and cuddle up next to you. She could be great for a studio apartment or a big house with a yard. Adopt Rosie, she is ready to come home with you today! My foster writes: Rosie is a sweet, high-energy, people-loving girl who thrives on attention and interaction. She is very food-motivated, which makes her eager to learn and responsive to training, and she already knows cues like sit, down, come, and "look at me." She loves running and would be a great match for an active home. She can get very excited on leash and tends to pull, but she is smart and improving with consistency. At home, she settles nicely after exercise and enjoys being close to her humans. Rosie is very affectionate and social, but due to her enthusiasm and excitement, she would do best with older children or supervised interactions with younger kids. She has never shown aggression, but she still needs guidance in managing her energy.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 59 lbs
2/9/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Soft body for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 120 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Mild brown debris and erythema AU. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Dental disease stage 1/4 Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Cleaned ears Surgery Ok for surgery.
2/18/2025
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab of carprofen 100mg sid po x4 days as pain management As per outside vet: Dermatitis. 1.5 mL lidocaine incisional splash block. Serosanguinous nasal discharge post-op.
2/19/2025
Post op OHE check - progress exam S/O: BAR, eupneic. Moderate mucopurulent discharge at nares. Sneezed once during exam. Pink mm. Incision site: [no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact] Pain level: [appears comfortable] Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no A: Surgical site healing well post OHE on 2/18 CIRDC - mild-moderate P: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 10 days Recheck in 10 days, monitor daily on rounds *Hang move to ISO *Hang monitoring log
2/28/2025
SO: last day of CIRDC meds BAR, comes to kennel door with wiggly body eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, repeated sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC-improved but does not seem resolved P: extending doxycycline 4 more days
3/4/2025
Hx: has had CIRDC BAR H eating eent- no nasal discharge; no coughing or sneezing or congestion msi- amb x 4 A) No CIRDC-like signs P) Move out of ISO Placement/homing
3/10/2025
No CIRDC symptoms
4/13/2025
DVM Intake Estimated age: 3yr Microchip noted on Intake? positive History: return Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -leash pulls to explore, soft body for exam, shows appropriate interest in new people Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Neglect seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective T = n/a P = 120 R = 16 BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally unremarkable Wood's Lamp Exam: n/p Assessment: - overweight Prognosis: - excellent Plan: - monitor while in care - restrict diet for weight loss SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to spayed
8/12/2025
FP report diarrhea since Sunday. Not vomiting, eating and drinking well. Pet did pick up and eat some of a large bone they found on the ground during a walk - FP was able to take it away. Photos uploaded to vet docs. I replied: Bland diet, +/- fiber, Proviable x7 days. Monitor for poss FBO.
12/15/2025
Updated weight 62 lbs
1/2/2026
Foster Exam Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: In foster, doing well. FP notes irriation/redness to right groin area and dry crusted nose. Otherwise doing well. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - allows all handling for exam and tasks Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Ears clean AU. No nasal or ocular discharge noted but dorsal aspect of nose is slightly crusted. Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, spayed female MSK/I: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. 2-4 cm area of erythema in right inguinal region, axillary region WNL, left inguinal region WNL. No evidence of raised bumps or primary lesions. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Assessment Overweight Focal area of erythema/pyoderma Mild dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Update tasks + exam Applied Duoxo Moussee to R inguinal region and recommended FP order via Chewy to continue application for 10d Recommended FP increase exercise and decrease treats or substitute treats with veggies Discussed applying Vaseline or coconut oil to pet's nose but explained there is a high possibility that it's ineffective if she licks it off
4/30/2026
FP emailed: Pet doing well. FP notes pet has hairloss pattern on side, seems to be starting on other side - photos uploaded to vet docs. Duoxo mousse not helping, pet is not itchy. Not UTD on flea prevention. I replied: Rec monthly flea prevention. Ok to schedule appt for poss bloodwork given that this does not sound like allergies, and is starting on pet's other side - poss symmetric hairloss pattern?
5/3/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 14 weeks Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Foster concerned about pet's decreased appetite the last few days. She had diarrhea this week but normal stool today. Sneezing has resolved and no nasal discharge seen. Pet ate a little bread 2 hours ago. Appetite decreased after new bag of food was started this week but it was the same brand. Dog also ate some chicken bone off of the street 2 weeks ago. Foster notes pet is never off of leash and they don't see any rats in their neighborhood. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Soft body for exam Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = 120 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar. MM pink moist PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female spayed. Green tattoo present. MSI: Thinned hair on flanks. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Wood's Lamp: Negative Radiographs: No masses seen in chest Soft tissue opacity in stomach. No foreign body or obstructive pattern CBC wnl Kidney values wnl ALT 703 high ALP 716 high GGT 66 high tbili 0.5 wnl T4 1.4 ug/dl wnl Lepto Snap: NEGATIVE Assessment: Decreased appetite Decreased energy - mild Increased liver enzymes Flank alopecia without pruritus Hx ate chicken bone 2 weeks ago r/o gastroenteritis (migrating foreign body vs dietary indiscretion) vs hepatitis (toxin vs infectious) vs occult foreign body obstruction +/- endocrine disease Leptospirosis appears unlikely given history and negative in house test result. Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.8 ml + Butorphanol 10 mg/ml 0.8 ml IM Lepto PCR pending UA via cysto, OPG pending (urine was clear, dark yellow) LRS 600 mls SQ Cerenia 10mg/ml 2.5 ml SQ Antisedan 0.7 ml IM Monitor in medical isolation Repeat radiographs after 12 hr fast LRS 120 mls/hr IV tomorrow Cerenia 10mg/ml 2 mls IV sid x 2 days SURGERY: Already spayed
5/4/2026
Pet QAR. No vomit in cage. UA via cystocentesis s.g. 1.019 ph 8.5 urine protein 1+ negative glucose 1+ calcium oxalate dihydrate Giardia antigen negative Cystoisospora antigen negative A: dilute urine elevated liver enzymes calcium oxalate crystals r/o cushings disease +/- acidifying diet vs toxin. No ethylene glycol exposure prognosis: fair Plan LRS 120 mls/hr IV Offer GI diet Doxycycline 100mg 3 tablets po sid x 14 day (ate in cheese) Possible sedate to repeat radiographs tomorrow after hydration and 12 hour fast lepto pcr pending.
5/4/2026
Per Dr. 1752, Placed 20g IVC in R cephalic vein and set fluid rate to 120 ml/hr
5/4/2026
Pet ate warmed up chicken today but not dog food. No vomit in cage.
5/5/2026
Placed on IVF at 120 ml/hr
5/5/2026
Pet ate chicken yesterday and has not vomited. Wags tails while walking. NPO'd overnight to repeat rads. Radiographs Small amount of ingesta in stomach. Small pocket of gas in small intestines on latitude of 3rd to 4th ICS. No objects seen. Feces in colon POCUS: Dirty shadow and normal peristalsis in area of intraluminal gas on radiograph A: GI pattern is changing on serial radiographs. No foreign body or obstruction seen. (Pet was given doxycycline in food this morning prior to sedation for radiographs.) Appetite and energy appear to be improving. Flank alopecia w/out pruritus r/o hepatitis (toxin exposure due to dietary indiscretion vs infectious vs other) +/- cushing's disease Prognosis: Fair to good Plan Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5 mg/ml 0.4 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.4 ml IV Antisedan 0.3 ml IM resume feeding GI diet LRS 120 mls/hr quarantine until 5/7/2026 as lepto suspect (72 hours post 1st doxycycline dose) consider repeat chem screen 5/7 Return to foster when good appetite
5/6/2026
Per Dr. 1697, Restarted IV fluids at 120 ml/hr IV Catheter patent
5/7/2026
SO: In medical isolation due to initial suspicion of leptospirosis. BAR in kennel, no v/d overnight and appears to have eaten food in kennel overnight. Reported eating canned and dry food in the morning. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: r/o gastroenteritis P: Discontinued doxycycline repeat blood work tomorrow
5/9/2026
SO: In medical isolation after suspicion of possible lepto with elevated liver values. Doxycycline course was discontinued after negative lepto PCR and decreased appetite. Appetite improved initially after antibiotics discontinued BAR, wiggly and seeking attention when out on walk, but reported not eating this morning. CBC/chem was not able to be performed yesterday will perform today eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: elevated liver values P: cbc/chem in house
5/9/2026
CBC/chem in house CBC HCT 64.2% (H) mild monocytosis eosinopenia Chem SDMA 30ug/dL (H) BUN/creat WNL Calcium 14.3 mg/dL (H) ALT 562 U/L (H) previously 703 ALP 972 U/L (H) previously 716 GGT 118 U/L (H) previously 66 A: dehydration hypercalcemia ALT improved but increasing ALP and GTT r/o hepatobiliary disease v other P: replacing IV catheter and restarting IV fluids to correct hemoconcentration LRS 180ml/hr Unasyn 30mg/ml 18ml slow IV BID recommend placement for further work up and abdominal ultrasound
5/9/2026
CBC/CHEM completed In-house
5/10/2026
Issue List: - liver enzyme elevations r/o endocrinopathy vs hepatic disease vs other - not eating well Q-BAR H pink EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, slight bilateral dorsal alopecia CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) r/o endocrinopathy vs hepatic disease vs other P) CWSC place on ARL In House Ultrasound: liver appears mottled no obvious mass effect in liver lobes
5/11/2026
Please check PCV/TS. Then, IVF at 90 mLs/h
5/11/2026
Per ACR, Fluid rate: 90-100 ml/hr PCV: 60% TP: 6.0 g/dL Informed rounds DVM
5/12/2026
S: history of poor appetite, elevated liver values O: BARH EENT: no ocular, nasal discharge Oral Exam: NSF H/L: eupneic Abd: soft, copmpliant MSI: amb x 4 Mentation: appropriate A: R/ hepatitis (ischemic), hepatotoxicity, neoplasia PCV was 60% yesterday so IVF continued at 100 mLs/h P: Relist ARL Add Entyce 2.7 mLs PO SID x 4d
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of Intake: 4/13/2025
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Name: A Dozen Roses Animal ID#: 220179 Age: 3 years Sex: Female Spayed: Yes Size: Large Where did you get the dog?: Adopted from ACC. How long have you had the dog?: 3 weeks. What is the main reason(s) for giving up this dog?: Uncomfortable with the behavior in the home. Growls when handled in certain ways.
Previously lived with:: 3 Adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Around Strangers: -Friendly & outgoing -Playful -Tolerant Around Visitors: -Friendly & outgoing -Playful
How is this dog around children?: No experience.
How is this dog around other dogs?: No experience.
How is this dog around cats?: No experience.
Resource guarding:: Unknown/Never attempted to touch any items (food/treats/toys) while in dog's possession.
Bite history:: No bite history reported.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Very high (more active than most)
Other Notes:: Is this dog housetrained?: Partially. My dog goes potty on: -Wee wee pads -Designated area in home Are there any behavior concerns?: -Pulls really hard on leash -Destructive tendencies: Furniture (sofa) & shoes. During walks, does this dog react to any of the following?: -None reported. How does this dog react to... -Held/Restrained: Isn't bothered. -Disturbed while Resting/Sleeping: Isn't bothered. -Startled: Unknown. -Pushed/Pulled Off Furniture: Growls. -Feet/Paws Touched: Isn't bothered. -Collar Grabbed/Touched: Isn't bothered.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Dental issues (per ACC medical history). Did not visit a vet under the adopters. Only with the adopters for 3 weeks.
For a New Family to Know: How would you describe this dog most of the time at home with her family?: -Social/affectionate. -Very active & playful. Where does this dog spend most of her time?: -Where people are -Bedroom -Living room For grooming, this dog: -Allows owner/family to bathe and brush Please rate using the following scale how well this dog walks on leash: 4 - Moderate to Hard Pulling (pretty strong; somewhat difficult to manage). For exercise, this dog goes on walks: 1-2 times a day. Has this dog been crated: -Was not crated during the 3 weeks in the adopter's home. During car rides, this dog: -Getting in/being in car makes her nervous. -Does not enjoy getting in/being in car at all. This dog knows the following cues: "Sit." What are your favorite things about this dog and/or what are some cute things that they do?: "Zoomies!" What are their favorite activities and favorite toys to play with?: "Stuffed cotton toys are her favorite. She doesn't enjoy other rope or pull toys as much."
Date of intake:: 4/13/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (3 weeks) (Second stay in care)
Previously lived with:: 3 Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Roses is friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: No experience
Behavior toward dogs:: No experience
Behavior toward cats:: No experience
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Very high (more active than most)
Other Notes:: My dog goes potty on: -Wee wee pads -Designated area in home Are there any behavior concerns?: -Pulls really hard on leash -Destructive tendencies: Furniture (sofa) & shoes. How does this dog react to... -Held/Restrained: Isn't bothered. -Disturbed while Resting/Sleeping: Isn't bothered. -Startled: Unknown. -Pushed/Pulled Off Furniture: Growls. -Feet/Paws Touched: Isn't bothered. -Collar Grabbed/Touched: Isn't bothered. Rosie previous owner's describe her as a social and affectionate dog Previous stay- 2/8/25: Stray, No known history During her previous stay Rosie was observed to lack basic manners. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*
Date of assessment:: 4/14/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Checks in with handler, sniffing around the room Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, jumps up Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, relinquishes
Summary:: 3/13/25: Rosie jumps up and down on the gate with a loose and wiggly body. She stops briefly to sniff the other dog with neutral body before resume jumping up and down on the gate.
Summary (1):: Rosie's fun facts from foster family: She is very food-motivated, which makes her eager to learn and responsive to training, and she already knows cues like sit, down, come, and “look at me.” Rosie loves to run and really enjoys being outdoors, including playing in the snow. After a walk, she becomes very calm and relaxed at home. She enjoys being close to her humans and will happily lie down next to you. She’s so calm in those moments that you can even use her as a little “pillow” while she rests with you.
Summary (5):: 5/8/26: Rosie is laying down waiting patiently as Handlers approach her kennel to bring her out on a walk. Rosie is easily leashed up and quickly taken out of kennel. Rosie is tethered as handlers clean her kennel. Once finished Rosie and handlers make way for outside. While in the hallway Rosie stops by med staff to have a quick greeting. Once finished Rosie quickly goes out the door to use the bathroom. Rosie has no tension on leash while outside and doesn't pay attention to anyone or thing. Rosie enjoys the fresh air and sniffing things on the ground till she is walked back to building. Rosie quietly enters the building with handlers and makes back to her kennel. Once by kennel Rosie quickly enters with no issues.
Summary (6):: Previous notes before leaving for ACC foster: A Dozen Roses A.K.A Rosie 05/11/25: A Dozen Roses is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is distracted by treats and leashed before exiting kennel, once she reaches the hallway she is very jumpy, attempting to jump on staff and handler in a social manner. She jumps constantly on handler who holds a treat while attempting to ask her to sit, she becomes too distracted so handler hand feeds her the treat while clipping their leash to her harness. From here she is walked down the stairs and out to the street. Once outside Roses pulls moderately, she walks slightly in front of handler and passes people on the street without issue. When passing a dog on the street she shows minimal interest however handler precautionarily walks to the side into the street as the dog passes, Roses is distracted with treats. After walking for a bit she uses the bathroom, when making her way back to the shelter she continuously looks up at handler jumping occasionally seeking treats. She is brought back inside and clipped before returning to kennel without issue.
Summary (7):: 4/14/25- A Dozen roses is at the front of her kennel with a loose and wiggly body, jumping on the door as handler attempts to leash. Handler uses a treat lure and Dozen roses is leashed. She pulls hard when exiting the building and is taken for a street walk. She continues to pull hard throughout the walk, when handler stops walking she returns to handler and sits. She is rewarded with a treat and gently takes it from handler's hand. She then continues to pull hard ahead of handler, sniffing around. Handler pets her side and she leans into handler's legs. When returning to the building, MOPs are passing her. She pulls towards them wanting to greet. She is taken for her assessment where she is social with handlers and is easily collared. She explores the room and sniffs around. She occasionally jumps on the couch. She is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issues. 3/14/25: A Dozen Roses is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is offered treats and leashed while distracted and is subsequently taken out of kennel. Roses pulls hard out the room and towards the elevator, she is difficult to focus with treats but after tossing some on the ground she is attentive to handler. She enters the elevator and jumps softly on handler before exiting to the backyard for some gate greets. Once in the yard she pulls towards the gate and quickly approaches the dog adjacent to her. Both briefly sniff and Roses displays a fast wagging tail and jumps up on the gate multiple times. Both dogs sniff each other through the gate and seperate, shortly after Roses is brought back inside. She pulls hard when re-entering her room and enters kennel without issue. 3/1/25- A Dozen Roses is at the front of her kennel with a soft body, she is easily leashed and when exiting she cage fights. She is taken for a street walk. She pulls hard ahead of handler, handler whistles to her and she comes to handler. She gently takes treats and will go back to pulling hard. Handler calls to her again and she comes back to take a treat. Handler keeps giving treats and she stays next to them. When thy cross the street she pulls and once across the street handler has come to their side again with continuously giving treats. She sniffs around and while walking back to the building she sees a dog. She stops and stares at them with a slight tense body with no vocalization. Handler presents a treat in front of her and she follows the handler. Handler pets her chest and she leans her head into their legs moving her back leg. She is easily clipped and returned to kennel without issue. 2/9/25: A Dozen Roses is laying at the front of the kennel when a handler approaches. She is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. Roses pulls moderately and does not react to people or dogs. She is returned to kennel with no issue.
Date of intake:: 4/13/2025
Summary:: Loose wiggly, jumping up on handlers
ENERGY LEVEL:: Rosie is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Rosie.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to lack of basic manners and handling sensitivity we recommend a homer with no young children.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Rosie previous owner states that she is partially house trained. Stating that she has a designated space in the home where she goes to the bathroom. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Destructive Behavior: Rosie previous owner states that she is destructive in the home with items such as the couch and shoes. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Rosie will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Basic Manners/ Poor Impulse Control: Rosie has been observed in care to jump on handlers frequently and counter surfs on desks. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Handling Sensitivity: Rosie previous owner states that she will growl when pushed off the couch and other furniture. Rosie should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Rosie choice to approach a new person or thing. Rosie may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Leash Pulling: Rosie previous owner states that she pulls very hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.