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This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal’s name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight-up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org
THEIR FOSTER PARENT SAYS: "FUJI is the cutest puppy, super super smart, is incredibly social and funny to see her strategize how to get her toys from difficult places, great at overcoming obstacles. Very energetic, moves very quickly, loves to run and play, and needs physical exercise and mental stimulation. Loves long walks, she loves to run more than walk to be honest. Fuji is very treat-motivated which has helped a lot while potty training her. She responds to a few commands, like No, Stop, seat and come. She is just the sweetest and super loyal but please note that she requires a lot of walks and physical activities."
Level of dog ownership experience needed:
INTERMEDIATE: As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day. The adopter must have relevant primary care experience with a similar breed, temperament, and/or energy level. (Primary care experience includes ownership, fostering, or dog sitting as an adult, not a dog you grew up with.) Relevant puppy care experience is a huge plus, but bare minimum the adopter must have TONS of time and patience. Raising a puppy can be a lot of fun, but it’s also tremendous work. Puppies’ personalities and exercise/stimulation requirements change dramatically between now and when they’re a year old as their bodies and brains develop, so an active lifestyle and the ability to adapt to a pup’s evolving needs are a must. We strongly urge professional dog training with a rewards-based trainer from the get-go. Adults only or kids ages 8 and up – all puppies go through a mouthy, rambunctious phase and often accidentally hurt children when playing. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN BREED RESEARCH to make sure you have a better understanding of the kind of temperament and exercise requirements this dog may have as an adult.
Energy level
MEDIUM: Very young puppies sleep and nap a lot, but their energy level skyrockets when they become teens (4 months to around a year). As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day at a minimum. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)
Cuddle Level -
Medium - Loves affection but is happy to be on their own too.
Potty Trained
Sort of — On the way and learning!
Social with dogs?
Yes - - Some puppies are shy, others are bold, but all have the potential to be taught healthy socializing skills. It’s a huge part of raising a puppy and must be done carefully. How they interact with other dogs depends largely on how their humans help them learn to.
Social with children? (ALWAYS requires adult supervision)
Yes - - but most puppies are not a great match for a home with kids under age 6 because they go through intense mouthy play and rambunctious phases and often accidentally hurt young kids while playing. Children must always be monitored and taught to interact with dogs of any age respectfully.
Social with cats?
Yes - - Almost all puppies have the potential to be friends with a cat. It’s on the adopter to know their cat’s temperament and preferences and to teach their puppy respectful manners.
Mouthy behavior:
Medium – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but does like to chew on things it’s not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc. On par for her age.
Leash manners:
Getting the Hang of it – Probably hasn’t been on a leash much in their life but he/she is figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correction.
Okay in the city?
Yes - this puppy will be okay to grow up in the city!
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Medium – Jumps up only on people the dog knows when excited. Stops with corrections.
Separation anxiety?
Lower – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone.
Crate training?
Working on It - - Yep/mostly – Seems comfortable in the crate, may whine a little at first but settles pretty quickly. We use the crate when we leave the pup alone and/or at night.
Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella Vaccine. Adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age. Spayed(females)/Neutered (males) and microchipped. De-wormed upon intake.
How this dog ended up with Social Tees:
Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are
at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee or St. Thomas. There are very few spay/neuter resources
there and many more animals in those areas than there are people to adopt them. Rescue
groups like ours bring them to the northeast where the desire for pets like these allows us to
save their lives.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee any breed mix, exact age, or full-grown size (if the dog is
under a year old). We do our best with very educated guesses though!
This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.
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