BON JOVI - 8 months, 38lbs, Collie/Shep Mix, Neutered
Expected to be about 40lbs full grown
PLEASE NOTE: This dogs needs to be in calm part of the city or beyond (burbs,etc). Does not do well in highly populated parts of the city.
This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program starting that day. 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
His Foster Parents Say: "Bon Jovi is shy at first, but can be quick to warm up if introduced in a calm and quiet setting. He’s very sweet, looks for human approval and attention once he is comfortable with someone. Lots and lots of tail wags every time I make eye contact with him! He needs extra patience and love as he is pretty scared of most new things — especially outside. Strangers, scooters / skateboards, and loud noises make him nervous and he will need a lot of positive reinforcement to help build his confidence. Indoors, he is calm, affectionate and gaining his confidence slowly, but surely. He’s doing a great job sticking to his bones and chew toys - but will test boundaries if he doesn’t have enough to play with. He seems to enjoy having a variety of toy textures to play with - soft toys, nylabones and bully sticks. I have not heard him bark or make much noise at all - even in his kennel. He does wonderful overnight in his kennel and doesn’t seem to have any separation issues at all. When he’s whined, it’s only lasted a few minutes before he settles down. He mostly just wags his tail and waits to be let out to say hello. He’s been wonderful with my older resident dog and gives her all the space she needs. He seems friendly and interested in her, but is not seeking too much attention from her. I think he would do great with any other dogs or animals in a home. He would probably thrive with a younger resident dog who wants to play too - I think it would help him build confidence. We’re slowly working on basic commands, but I think he’s a bit too nervous to focus at the moment. He is definitely housebroken and has done great in that regard. He’s going outside consistently even though he’s clearly frightened of all that’s happening outside. He does well on leash objectively, but associates it with going outside so it does make him nervous when he sees it’s coming his way. Overall, Bon Jovi is an extremely sweet puppy with loads of potential - he just needs a family who can give him the training, socialization and attention he needs to gain his confidence in the world."
How is the dog's cuddle bug level
Medium -- Likes to snuggle when he's inthe mood but often stays in his own bed
Is the dog potty trained? (Indoors, if the dog cannot go outdoors)
Yes -- Few or no accidents inside
Comfy with strangers?
Sort of -- Fine with meeting new peoplebut not particularly interested, kind ofshy in busy social situations like agathering or a packed day in the park.
Comfortable with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
Teen and Up-- Bon Jovi is a sensitive pup so not a great fit for young kids, okay with calm kids
Social with Other Dogs?
Yes -- Good with all other dogs (sizes,breeds, etc.) as far as we know andenjoys socializing with other canines. Currently in a foster home with a dog.
Respectful of Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)
Yes -- Seems to get along with otheranimals, either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested. We are able to cat test for approved adopters. We think he would be okay in a home with cats.
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.
Leash Manners?
Getting the Hang of it – Probably hasn’tbeen on a leash much in its life but he/she is figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correction
Okay in the city?
Needs Home In Calm Area - not a fit for the busy city life. Would do best out of the city or in a truly calm part of the city that has access to greenspace
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Low – Doesn’t jump up on people ordogs. Always all four on the floor.
Separation Anxiety? (Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20 minutes.)
Lower – Cries for a few minutes and then settles down
Crate training?
Yep/mostly – Seems comfortable in thecrate, may whine a little at first butsettles pretty quickly. We use the cratewhen we leave the pup alone and/or atnight.
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
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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