CYAN - 6 months, 25lbs, Husky Mix, Neutered
Expected Full Grown Size Around 35lbs
Want to adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org.
Their Foster Parent Says: "Cyan is such a sweet and spunky little guy. He’s still getting comfortable with the hustle and bustle of NYC, but as he settles in, it’s been fun seeing his puppy personality emerge. He can be skittish at times but generally likes meeting new people at his pace and is eager to meet every dog he sees. Inside he’s respectful and playful. We haven’t seen him chew or get into anything he’s not supposed to. He’s a fetch champ and if you’re not playing with him, he’ll throw and go after the toys himself. He’s fine alone and mostly just sleeps on the couch waiting for us to come home. Cyan is very well behaved and we’re working on potty and crate training, breaking some puppy habits like pulling on the leash and jumping, and learning basic commands like sit and stay."
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:
Low: Doesn't snuggle, but likes to be near us.
Potty Trained:
Not Yet: He's had no problem pooping outside, but seems to be waiting to come back to the apartment to pee. We've had a couple days without any "accidents." We're working on routine and consistent breaks.
Comfy with strangers:
Sort of: He's still very shy when approached by people in or outside of the home, but when we're on walks he likes to follow and walk next to others.
Good with children?
Yes for 12 and up: He has a ton of puppy energy - jumps on occasion, is mouthy when he plays. Kids might be fine if they're older.
Good with other dogs?
Mostly: He doesn't like when dogs bark, at him, or in general. it seems to make him nervous. That said, he wants to play with every single dog we meet on the street no matter the size.
Good with other animals?
Sort of: He has a high prey drive, going after rats, birds and squirrels.
Mouthy behavior?
Low: He loves to chew on his toys, and while we haven't seen him chew on furniture or anything that isn't his, he has rearranged our shoes (in a respectful manner). He's mouthy when he plays, putting our hands, fingers and arms in his mouth. He has two squeaky toys and only today for the first time was he able to bite hard enough to make it squeak.
Leash manners?
WTF is a leash: Definitely no leash manners - we're working on it.
Okay in the city?
Nope: Between this and "sort of." he's definitely scared, but learning about the neighborhood. Doesn't like garbage trucks or other loud noises.
Jumping on people to say hi?
Medium: when he wants to play he'll jump up and usually does it from behind.
Separation anxiety?
Low: Totally fine, he just chills on the couch and sleeps.
Crate training?
Working on it: We need a bigger crate for him. He hasn't been crate trained, but something we're working on with the house breaking.
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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