Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sutton - 3 years & 70lbs, Aussiedoodle, Neutered
This dog 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
Thier Foster Says: Sutton is the gentlest, sweetest horse boy you've ever seen. He's a big guy at 70 pounds, but he folds himself into the cutest little ball and wants nothing more than your love. When he's ready for pets, he nuzzles right into your lap, and he melts when you talk to him, touch him, and tell him he's a good boy (which he is, constantly). He's shy for the first couple of minutes with new people, gets his sniffs in, and then turns into a total cuddle bug with everyone. After just one week with me, Sutton has his routine down. He's up around 7 for a long morning walk, has a shorter stroll at lunch, another long walk in the evening, and a quick lap around the block before bed. By day three he was letting me know when he needed an extra potty trip. On walks he's a dream: he barely pulls, and he keeps glancing back at me to make sure he's going the right way. The sniffs and the new friends along the route are his favorite part. He's polite with other dogs, choosy about who he plays with, and smart enough to steer clear of any dog that seems unfriendly. City noise is still new to him (loud trucks can startle him), but he's settling in a little more every day. At home, Sutton is the ultimate work-from-home buddy. He plops down on his bed next to me and naps until it's time to go out, and some days he's so cozy I have to coax him up for his walk. He follows me from room to room because he just wants to be near his person. He ignores the couch but loves the foot of the bed at night, where he's a very considerate co-sleeper with no sprawling. He doesn't chew anything, doesn't guard his food or toys, and stays quiet when the doorbell rings. He isn't very food-motivated (peanut butter is a hard pass so far) and tends to save his meals for dinner, but he responds beautifully to his name, verbal cues, and praise. He's sweet, sensitive, and loyal, and he'll make someone a wonderful companion/"
Level of dog ownership experience required:INTERMEDIATE – 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.)
Energy level:MEDIUM – Needs a daily 60-90 minute walk or window of quick paced exercise (minimum) in addition to potty break strolls (10-30 min each). Also needs significant socializing opportunities outside the home and mental stimulation at home like tricks training practice, chew items, and puzzle toys. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)
TOLERANCE TO CITYAdjusting to the city – Spooked easily by loud noises and bustling areas but walks pretty well in quiet areas and probably just needs more time to adjust (may be a puppy or a brand new rescue).
POTTY TRAININGYes – Few or no accidentsCOMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERSIn between bean – Fine with meeting new people but not particularly interested, kind of shy in busy social situations like a gathering or a packed day in the park.BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN (always requires adult supervision)Yes for most ages – very confident, gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthySOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGSYes – Good with most other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other caninesRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER ANIMALS (cats, small pets, etc.) Not sure – Wants to chase squirrels and birds so may not be a good match for a home with cats, rabbits, etc.MOUTHY BEHAVIORPast this stage– Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in their mouth that aren’t food. Doesn’t try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtimeSEPARATION ANXIETY (Please leave your foster dog home alone every day for at least 20 minutes.)Adjusting – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone otherwise.LEASH MANNERSOld Pro – Doesn’t pull hard or need much direction.CUDDLE BUG LEVELHigh – Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the timeJUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLOListens to correction – Only jumps on people they know when really excited, stops with correction.CRATE TRAININGNot at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy proofed and we free range.
Medical status:Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm tested if coming from Tennessee or Puerto Rico; spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake
How did this dog end 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, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico. 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.
This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.
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