Children, Dogs, and Energy: AUMlenhattan ACC wating for Leve! TArsa trsal Good looking, friendly, very social & wiggly, seeks attention, affection & 72840 1 YEARS 4 cuddles, MONTHS OLD treat MAX URSA motivated attt TO BE KILLED – 8/24/2019 WINNING SMILE FOR A WINNING POOCH <3 Meet the life of the party, Max! A super good looking young boy who knows how to get attention. Max loves being part of a crowd, and loves playful interaction more than anything. He wears a rich black brindled coat with a vanilla chest. and socks. He arrived soft bodied, wiggly and cooperated during his assessment. Max puts 100% into everything, he makes himself known, and insists on interaction. Just over a year old, he is at the perfect age to be trained to his home's desires, his astute intellect will take him far. Sociability is effortless for this hunk, as is his knack for making people feel loved.Though Max easily makes himself at home, he is in dire need of one now that he is placed on the heartless list. MAX URSA@MANHATTAN ACC Hello, my name is Max Ursa My animal id is #72840 I am a male black brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 4 months old Came into shelter as a stray 8/16/2019 Max Ursa is rescue only Max Ursa is at risk for behavioral observations. Max Ursa has displayed a low threshold for arousal and becomes easily overstimulated with the potential to tip into aggression. Max Ursa would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Max Ursa seems healthy. My medical notes are... Vet Notes Medical Assistant 8/16/2019 [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Very strong, seeks attention - wants you to pet him, jumps up for cuddles, very wiggly, food/ treat motivated Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 120 R =eup BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: difficult to examine well - too active - no significant calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male - 2sst, pre-scrotal area cln MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment healthy 1 yo M intact large breed dog Prognosis: good Plan: routine intake SURGERY: Okay for surgery Details on my behavior are... Behavior Condition: 1. Green Behavior Assessment Date of intake:: 8/16/2019 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray Date of assessment:: 8/17/2019 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate 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, stays by assessor, mouths with moderate pressure Handling Soft handling: Over-aroused Exuberant handling: Over-aroused Handling comments: Body soft, jumping up, mouths with light pressure Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler, escalates Arousal comments: Jumps up and mouths assessor then begins to growl and snaps at assessor's foot Knock: Approaches (exuberant) Knock Comments: Jumps up and mouths Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: Body soft Date of initial:: 8/16/2019 Summary:: Soft body, jumps up, attention seeking ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Max Ursa 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:: New Hope Only Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the high level of arousal seen at the care center from Max Ursa and the potential he has shown to tip over into aggression, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the high level of arousal seen at the care center from Max Ursa and the potential he has shown to tip over into aggression, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Low threshold for arousal Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Max Ursa jumps up a lot on people in a social manner. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Max Ursa has displayed a high level of mouthiness at the care center, applying moderate pressure. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Low threshold for arousal: Max Ursa became quickly aroused on his assessment during the jog portion. He growled and snapped at the assessor's foot while the assessor was jogging with him. He has displayed a potential to tip over into aggression when he becomes aroused. Please see handout on Arousal. MAX URSA IS RESCUE ONLY…..TO SAVE THIS PUP YOU MUST FILL OUT APPLICATIONS WITH AT LEAST 3 NEW HOPE RESCUES. PLEASE HURRY!!! IF YOU CAN FOSTER OR ADOPT THIS PUP, PLEASE PM OUR PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE. WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH LINKS TO APPLICATIONS WITH NEW HOPE RESCUES WHO ARE CURRENTLY PULLING FROM THE NYC ACC. PLEASE SHARE THIS DOG FOR A HOME TO SAVE HIS LIFE.