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FLORENCIA - 13 weeks & 9lbs (as of 3/20/23), Female
Expected to Be About 30lbs Full-grown
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 - Likes to snuggle when he/she is in the mood but often stays in his/her bed. She sleeps in bed with us but often likes to be at the foot of the bed or around our legs.
Potty Trained
Getting There— Does great with pee pads but is also going outdoors. Is getting better about going outside with each walk!
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:
High – Is either still in the puppy stage or was never trained to not be mouthy. Wants to put everything in their mouth. Tries to chew on your hands when playing or needs attention, and loves to gnaw on your personal belongings.
Leash manners:
Crushing it – Seems like a dog that has been on a leash before. Doesn’t pull at all and is often walking next to me or behind me. She is rarely in front and taking the lead.
Okay in the city?
Yes - We live in a pretty quiet neighborhood in Queens so definitely not the same as being in the city. She is sometimes startled by the bus or loud cars, but not too much.
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
High – Very excited to greet everyone and has no idea how to do so politely. Jumps up
on most strangers or other dogs that go by. In the puppy phase or wasn’t trained as a young
adult.
Separation anxiety?
Lower – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles down.
Crate training?
Working on It - - We keep the door open for her to come and go as she pleases. When locked in the cage and we're in the house she barks for awhile before calming down.
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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