coby
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age: Adult
Gender:
Male
Size: Large
About coby: Hello, my name is Coby. My animal id is #253880. I am a male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 5/7/2026.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only
Coby is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Coby was brought to the Care Center following a bite incident in the home. Coby was reported to bite a resident child. Coby's previous owner reported that when the child was walking by, Coby growled, then bit and released the finger of the child leaving a puncture wound that required medical attention. Initially, Coby was aloof with staff but with time has become more social. Handlers have reported that he has become treat receptive and solicits contact especially when outside of the kennel environment. Unfortunately, Coby has become difficult to handle safely due to a decreasing threshold for arousal. Recently Coby has been observed to jump up and attempt to grab hold of handlers' treat pouches and keys. While he can be distracted with treats, when he is over threshold it is difficult to maintain his focus. Medically, Coby is reported to have Otitis Chronic and CIRDC.
