Animal Profile
Ichabod
Hello, my name is Ichabod. My animal id is #79145. I am a desexed male gray dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 10/18/2019.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Ichabod is at risk due to behavior due to his mouthiness, leash biting and poor bite inhibition. At this point he poses a bite risk in the care center due to his arousal levels, and we feel he will be more successful in an adult only home outside of the care center. Medically he does have allergies and conjunctivitis but is otherwise healthy.
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A volunteer writes: What isn't there to delight in with Ichabod? He is jaw-droppingly handsome; a perfect specimen of strength and beauty. With other dogs, he is not smooth socially, but fate's ledger granted him a deeply perceptive brain to help out. He can look for an opportunity for mischief, but also really enjoys learning, and dives right in with a handler who wants to give that brain a job. Ichabod demonstrated a knowledge of "sit", so to keep him focused, I showed him "watch me". (And that was when I learned he is a touch crosseyed, which gives him an endearing softness). Later on that day, Ichabod was with his favorite volunteer in another pen, but ran over to greet me when I approached the fence. Loyal, smart, handsome as heck, and active. If those are your must-haves on the list, your dream dog might be Ichabod, and he's waiting for you, at Manhattan's ACC.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 55 lbs
10/18/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: About 4 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Wagging tail, seeks human attention, loves treats, soft body for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 120 R = 30 BCS 4/9 EENT: Hyperemic conjunctiva OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male, both testicles 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: WNL externally Assessment 1. Hyperemic conjunctiva r/o allergies vs viral vs stress 2. Underweight Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Neopolydex 1 drop ou bid x 7d 2. Intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/23/2019
SO: post neuter exam BAR in kennel eating with apparently normal appetite no apparent d/c from sx site A: healing neuter P: monitor
10/25/2019
SO: recheck conjunctivitis BAR in kennel, coming to front and wagging tail eyes clear, very mild d/c at medial canthus, no yellow or green color conjunctiva does not appear inflamed A: conjunctivitis apparently resovled P: monitor for recurrence
11/14/2019
Trazodone 100mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q12h while in shelter
10/22/2019
ASPCA DOG neuter Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start on 1 tablet of rimadyl 100 mg for 2 day. For pain management.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of Intake: 10/18/2019
Basic Information:: Brooklyn allowed me to leash him but wouldn't come out the carrier at first so i talk softly to see if he would get comfortable and after seconds he started to talk forward and allowed me to pet him.
Date of intake:: 10/18/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/19/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft and loose, jumps up on handlers often, jumps up on furniture, lightly mouths handler's hands Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Body soft, attempts to jump up and lightly mouth handler's hands Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler (exuberant) Arousal comments: Jumps up on handler at the end of the jog portion Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: Jumps up on handler Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: Body soft, play bows
Summary:: When introduced off leash to dogs, Ichabod is tense, follows, and persistently mounts.
Date of initial:: 10/18/2019
Summary:: Wags tail, seeks attention, soft body
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Ichabod 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Ichabod presents to be a challenge in the Care Center with his rope reactivity (grabbing the leash in his mouth and biting up the leash), he remains highly social when interacting with his handlers. Ichabod is playful, exuberant and actively seeks/solicits attention. He has been working with handlers on his kennel presence (not jumping up on the kennel doors and holding the 'sit' cue), and well as learning 'down' and 'crawl'.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the level of jumping and mouthing displayed at the care center, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Ichabod jumps up often on handlers in a social manner, seeking attention. See handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Ichabod has displayed some mouthiness with handlers at the care center, applying moderate pressure. See handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Leash-biting: When excited, Ichabod grabs the leash in his mouth and it is sometimes difficult to get him to relinquish it. Please see handout on Leash Manners.