LEO - 6 months, 5lbs, Chi Mix, Neutered Male
Expected Full Grown Size - Around 8lbs
Want to adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org
Thier Foster Parent Says: "Leo is the sweetest puppy!! He is so well tempered and almost never barks, even when I leave the house, and he has a lot of love to give. He loves cuddling and giving puppy kisses and sleeps with me at night. He is great with new people and is eager to interact with other dogs on the street. He is very long but small. He loves to be held but also has a lot of energy on walks. Currently, he does like to zag in and out on walks so you just have to be careful not to step on him. He does a pretty good job of using his pee pads but occasionally slips up. Anyone who meets him loves him!"
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.)
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.
Cuddle Bug Level
High— Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time, but he can also handle being on his own :)
Comfy with strangers?
Yep— Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello and everyone loves Leo!
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.
Social with Other Dogs?
Yes— Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
Mouthy Behavior?
Lower - He is pretty good about not eating things around the house but has recently started chewing on hands and some zippers.
Leash Manners?
He is pretty good but does ZigZag some, but getting better!
Okay in the city?
Yes— Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here.
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Low– Doesn’t jump up on people or dogs.
Separation Anxiety? (Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20 minutes.)
Nope – Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry or do anything shitty when you leave the apartment or house. But always happy when you come home :)
Crate training?
Not 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 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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