Animal Profile
Jax
Hello, my name is Jax. My animal id is #67509. I am a male gray dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 6/28/2019.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Jax is at risk for medical reasons. Jax was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will require in home care. Behaviorally, Jax has displayed on leash dog reactivity and becomes quickly overstimulated. Jax would be best suited for an adopter prepared to offer some behavior modification.
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A volunteer writes: If you're looking for the silliest and most affectionate goofball around then congratulations, you just found him! Our jolly jumping Jax is the epitome of fun and his enthusiasm for the world and everyone in it is a joy to behold. Jax's answer to any question is an enthusiastic YES! Does he love toys? You bet he does! Did he enjoy playgroup? He loved it! Will he give you a hug? Just try and stop him! He's a smart cookie too, following commands for come, sit and stay in return for treats or the simple pleasure of petting and a hearty 'good boy' from his beloved people. Eager-to-please is Jax's default setting so if he plays with his leash or jumps too high, a calm voice and attention-grabbing toy or treat gets him back on track in no time and though he can be vocal on seeing other pups, an experienced handler will have no trouble keeping things moving and everyone's tail wagging with minimal fuss. Handsome, full of heart and ready to fall in love, Jax is the fun and funny BFF you never knew you were missing. Visit our Manhattan Care Center and say YES to him today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 69.3 lbs
6/28/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5y Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Wagging tail and very interested in room. Easily distracted with food. Allowed all handling with soft body. 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 stage 1/4 dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 testes palpable 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 and neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
7/2/2019
BAR, eating well Some frank blood noted in stool today and stool slightly soft but formed Moderate nasal discharge bilateral Intermittent cough No sneezing or ocular discharge noted A:CIRDC, new Blood in stool P: -Move to iso -Doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days -Enrofloxacin 204 mg tabs-Give 1 and 1/2 tabs PO SID x 14 days -Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days -Proviable 1 capsule PO SID x 7 days -Recheck day 7 and 14 -Good prognosis
7/9/2019
SO Recheck CIRDC day 7 EN -- eyes are clear, no nasal discharge. P is hacking and coughing during rounds exam. A CIRDC P continue to monitor in ISO.
7/12/2019
SO Recheck CIRDC day 10 EN -- eyes are clear, no nasal discharge seen. P continues hacking and coughing during rounds observation. A CIRDC P continue to monitor in ISO.
7/16/2019
SO Recheck CIRDC day 14 EN -- eyes and nose are clear. no discharge. no coughing or sneezing A CIRDC -- apparently resolved P ok to move out of ISO
7/18/2019
Blood in stool reported. BAR Eating well No v/d noted in cage A: -Blood in stool -Hx of CIRDC P: -Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 5 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake Jax allowed all handling without issue. He was friendly and affectionate with counselor. He allowed counselor to collar, put on a leash, take off h is old collar, scan for a microchip, and pet on his head and body.
Date of Intake: 6/28/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Jax is a large mixed breed who was brought in as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Jax seems welcoming and friendly towards strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Behavior is unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: It was said by Jax's finder that he seems to be reactive towards dogs. It was said that he will hard bark and lunge.
How is this dog around cats?: Behavior is unknown
Resource guarding:: Behavior is unknown
Bite history:: No known bite history
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Behavior is unknown
Medical Notes: No known medical concerns
For a New Family to Know: Jax is a large mixed breed who was brought in as a stray. He seems welcoming and friendly towards strangers.
Date of intake:: 6/28/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward strangers:: welcoming and friendly towards finder
Behavior toward dogs:: hard bark and lunges
Date of assessment:: 6/30/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Inconclusive Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft, stays by assessor Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Over-aroused Handling comments: Body soft, when leg is touched head flips and goes to mouth assessor's hand Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler, escalates Arousal comments: Grabs leash intensely, difficult to relinquish Knock: Approaches (exuberant) Knock Comments: Barks, approaches, jumps up Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: Body soft
Summary:: 6/29: When introduced off leash to a female greeter dog, Jax engages in exuberant play.
Date of intake:: 6/28/2019
Summary:: friendly and affectionate, allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 6/29/2019
Summary:: Soft body, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Jax 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 3
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the high level of jumping and mouthing seen at the care center, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Jax jumps up a lot in a social manner. Please see handout on Leash Manners. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Jax has been mouthy at the care center, applying light pressure. Please see handout on Mouthiness. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Jax has been observed to react to dogs on leash, lunging towards them and barking. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Leash-biting: Jax is very quick to grab the leash in his mouth and pulls hard on leash. Please see handout on Leash Biting. Social hyperarousal: Jax becomes quickly aroused around people and exciting things. Please see handout on Arousal.