About BISHOP

Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME When asked what their favorite thing is about their beloved dog Bishop, it's how 'happy he is with everything.' Then they walked out of Bishop's life forever when they decided to get a home that won't welcome their precious dog. Bishop is relaxed and curious on walks when he sees skateboards, bikes, or any other moving object. He is friendly and playful with some, while he may bark at others. He spent time with a 7 year old and was friendly but could bark. Bishop is friendly, playful and outgoing with dogs after being initially shy. Bishop is reported to be affectionate, social, playful, active, vocal and lazy. He LOVES bath time and he knows basic commands. His favorite toys are bear toys and he loves beef jerky for treats. Bishop is only 1 year old, and is not liking his abandonment. This dog was happy with his family, and now he is fearful and we know the ACC will kill him based on fear alone in that overwhelming place. But he has warmed up with a soft and slow approach to select handlers. The ACC is no place for this loving, sweet, boy. Won't you please help get Bishop a loving home? The ACC is not going to give him much more time! BISHOP 182659 MANHATTAN ACC Estimated to be 1 year, 1 week, 50.8 lbs UNALTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED OWNER SURRENDER FROM NY, 10029, MOVING MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3. Yellow. BEHAVIOR RATING: Level 4 INTAKE DATE: 09/23/2023 PET PROFILE Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown Basic Information:: Bishop is an approximately 1 year old male large mixed breed dog. Previously lived with:: 3 adults How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Bishop is friendly, outgoing, playful, but can be shy and prefers contact on his terms. Around visitors, Bishop is tolerant and hard barks/growls. How is this dog around children?: Bishop has never lived with children but did spend time with a 7 year old child. Around children, Bishop will hard bark/growl, but can be friendly, outgoing, and playful. How is this dog around other dogs?: Around familiar dogs, Bishop is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant. Around unfamiliar dogs on leash, Bishop is playful and tolerant. Around unfamiliar dogs off leash, Bishop is friendly, outgoing, playful, tolerant, shy, and prefers contact on his terms. How is this dog around cats?: No experience Resource guarding:: When Bishop's toys are touched or someone attempts to remove them from his possession, Bishop will growl or hard bark. Bite history:: No reported bite history Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: High Other Notes:: Bishop is reported to have no behavior issues. On walks, Bishop is relaxed and curious around bikes/skateboards/scooters/etc. Bishop isn't bothered when held/restrained, when disturbed while sleeping/resting, when startled, when pushed/pulled off of furniture, when his feet/paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed/touched. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No For a New Family to Know: Bishop is a social, affectionate, very active, playful, vocal, lazy, couch potato dog with a high activity level. Bishop spends most of his time in the bedroom, kitchen and living room. Bishop is partially housetrained and will go potty on wee-wee pads in the home. He will have accidents elsewhere in the home a few times a week. For grooming, Bishop loves bath time/water and allows his owner/family to bathe and brush him. Bishop pulls very little to mildly on leash. He gets walked 1-2 times per day for 2 hours. Bishop has never been crate trained. Bishop has never been in a car. Bishop knows the cues sit, stay, and lay down. Bishop's owner's favorite thing about him is how happy he is with everything. Bishop's favorite food is beef jerky and he loves bear toys. What my friends at ACC say about me: I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together! I will need appropriate toys and positive outlets for my energy. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of intake:: 9/23/2023 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender Previously lived with:: Adults Behavior toward strangers:: May bark or growl at some, playful with others Behavior toward children:: May bark or growl at some, playful with others Behavior toward dogs:: Initially shy, becomes friendly/playful Resource guarding:: Yes; Bishop may hard bark or growl if toys in his possession are touched or taken. Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: Bishop is described as social, affectionate, very active, playful, and vocal. Bishop is described as having a high level of energy. Other Notes:: *Bishop is partially housetrained and will go potty on wee-wee pads in the home. Date of assessment:: 9/26/2023 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in ro

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