Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
4 Months & 11lbs (As of 5/2/24), Dachshund/Heeler Mix, Spayed Female
Estimated full-grown size: 35lbs
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: "Madison is going to be tough to part with because she is quite literally the ideal puppy and dog. Madison loves to play and cuddle, and cuddle to the extreme when she buries into your chest to get extra hugs, but also knows when it is time to relax or sleep. Madison picked up on our daily routine very quickly and adapted seamlessly; from waking up to going to bed! Madison is pretty well pad trained though at times she does get excited and in turn kick the pad from under her. As with most puppies, she does get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. She does know that deal though: get up, use the bathroom and get right back to sleep. She does have some high separation anxiety (normal for her age) and can get loud when she is first placed in the crate or you leave the room. She does calm down after about 15 minutes and then is as excited as can be when you return. She has been great with our dog and anyone who has met her; from the elderly to kids! She will be an amazing addition to a family ready to commit!"
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 Bug Level:
High as Willie Nelson
Potty Trained:
Mostly yes; knows when and where but can miss the target on occasion
Okay with Strangers:
Yep! loves to make new friends
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 8 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:
Low unless you count licks and kisses
Leash Skills:
Getting the hang of it. Learning how to walk outside: just got her leash privileges!
Okay in the City:
Yes - okay to be adopted out in the city
Jumping Skills:
High - but only jumps up on her people that she knows
Separation Anxiety:
MEDIUM: Most puppies have some level of separation anxiety as they learn to self soothe. Often they cry the first 10+ minutes when they are left home alone or in a crate. Consistent training and alone time is crucial.
Crate Trained: Working on it; still cries to high hell for the first few minutes and then is fine in her crate!
Medical status:
Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines (for dogs under 4 months old, adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age)
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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