EDEN : 5 Months, 23 lbs, Terrier Mix, Neutered
Expected Full Grown Size About 30 lbs
Mom is Perla
PLEASE NOTE - Should be adopted to a calm part of the city or the suburbs, will not do well in the busy part of the city.
This 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 Foste Parent Says: "When Eden first got to NYC he was incredibly skittish and fearful of seemingly everything. It took us about 24 hours to get him comfortable in our apartment and willing to let us pet him. He definitely prefers women and is fearful of some men so he has attached to me more than Sean, although he is very comfortable and affectionate towards Sean now too. He is a classic puppy in a lot of ways. When he’s tired he is super cuddly on the couch. When he is hyper he is very nippy and playful. He doesn’t understand the concept of fetch yet but seems like he will like it once he understands the bringing it back part. The easiest thing with Eden has been crate training. Ever since the first night he has loved his crate and doesn’t make a peep at night. If we’re leaving him in his crate during the day, he will whimper a few times but then settle right in - no barking or any major issues. The hardest thing has been potty training. He was great with pee pads immediately and was having very few accidents in other rooms. As he became comfortable in the apartment and we introduced walks, he was very fearful of the elevator and needed to be carried to make it outside. We have put in a ton of time getting him comfortable outside and he seems to enjoy walks now. Through a lot of trial and error we have been able to get him to go potty outside a few times but he only really does it when he is desperate to pee and he needs a quiet spot with no other dogs around and minimal other distractions. There is still a long way to go with the potty training but he his slowly progressing. He is also now able to walk in and out of the elevator with the encouragement of treats. We have slowly started trying to introduce him to new people and he is very fearful. If people ignore him he will slowly come to them but is easily spooked away if they make a sudden movement and prefers to stick to the people he already knows. He’s not aggressive, just cautious. It seems like he will be good with other dogs based on the short interactions he’s had with them on walks. He’s always cautious but interested in sniffing them and sometimes tries to play. He loves squeaky toys, bully sticks, ice cubes, and cuddles on the couch. I think he is going to be a great dog with more training."
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 — Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time
When he is calm or sleepy he loves to cuddle but also likes to trot around the apartment, play, and sniff around a lot.
Potty trained?
Working on this skill. Puppies under 12 weeks old are often on track with their wee pad skills, but they’re too young to walk outside in public NYC areas yet because they haven’t finished their puppy vaccine series. Puppies older than 12 weeks are usually learning to do their business outside. Potty training takes a lot of patience, consistency, and clean up.
Comfy with strangers?
Wall flower - Quite the wallflower, very shy with new people, and takes a while to warm up.
omfortable with children? (ALWAYS requires adult supervision)
Okay for older kids - aged 12 and up
Social with other 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. Eden would do really well with a sibling that he could learn the ropes from.
Respectful of other small animals? (cats, pocket pets, etc.
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! All puppies go through phases where they chew your stuff and grab your hands, arms, feet… puppies naturally explore the world, play, and test boundaries with their mouths. (It also happens when they’re teething.) Their teeth are super sharp though, so it can be a very painful phase for humans and other animals in the home. Proper training, outlets, and socialization are key.
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?
Sort of — Spooked easily by loud noises and bustling areas but walks pretty well and probably just needs more time to adjust (maybe a puppy or a brand-new rescue)
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Medium – Jumps up only on people the dog knows when really excited. Stops with correction.
Separation Anxiety?
(Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20
minutes.)
Low — Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry or do anything shitty when you leave the apartment or house.
Crate training?
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.
Medical status: Healthy as far as we know. 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), spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake
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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