basquiat
Breed:Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed)
Age: Adult
Gender:
Male
Size: Medium
Additional : housebroken
About basquiat: BASQUIAT 34622
Care Center Location: Manhattan, ZIP Code From: 10027, Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Green, Age: 10 years, Sex: Male
Weight: 44 lbs
Date of assessment: 17-Jul-2018
Look: 1. Dogs eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessors cupped hands.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog?s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary: Basquiat approached the assessor with a soft body. He was a bit distracted during the assessment, sniffing around the room, but also showed social behavior. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Date of initial: 15-Jul-2018
Summary: Quiet, social, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Basquiat so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar, TM Treatable Manageable
Potential challenges: On leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments: On leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Basquiat has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Basquiat may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.