ALICE - 6 months, 27lbs, Heeler Mix, Spayed
Estimated full grown size: 35lbs
Please Note: not a great fit to live in a busy area of Manhattan. Needs access to greenspace. Some working breeds do better in calmer parts :)
This puppy is jeligible 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 Parents Says: "Alice is a tiny, hoppy little sweet angel. She's the cuddliest dog you'll ever meet and will immediately curl up against or on top of you once you sit down. The whiskers above her eyes are two different colors from her spots, and she gets compliments everywhere she goes. Alice likes to be around her humans, even laying her head on your foot while you eat. She loves to run around and gnaw on her toys, and is food motivated with high reward treats. She's still learning basic manners, but is clearly a quick learner - she's learning that peeing outside gets her some cheese and she likes that a lot. She's equal parts playful and chill, and needs some mental stimulation and exercise and then she mostly relaxes during the day. Alice sleeps throughout the night in her crate as long as it's covered with a blanket, and will settle down after a few whines. She gets along with her foster puppy brother, will play herself into exhaustion, but is learning boundaries and when to take a break. She's still getting used to the city and could use some more exposure training to the sights and sounds so she can learn to relax on walks; she's gaining more confidence every day but could use some more leash training. Alice is extremely gentle and has a great demeanor. I can see her doing really well in a household with children or an older dog who maybe has less energy than her foster brother."
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
Potty Trained:
Working on it : started peeing outside in my backyard yesterday! Is scared to pee on the street i think.
Comfy with strangers?
Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Comfortable with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
Yes for all ages — very gentle, tolerant - was in a foster home with younger kids and did really well
Social with Other Dogs?
Yes but — Needs some more socialization training or may just be a dog that prefers human company. Currently in a foster home with another dog :) She plays all day with my dog (1 year old) but they get too amped up and i have to separate them. she's learning her boundaries but definitely could use some work. on-leash greetings at the park go well generally and she's made some friends in the neighborhood, but has been un-easy when a rambunctious dog comes up to me.
Respectful of Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)
Yes - seems completely unbothered by my roommate's cat. neutral interactions.
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 its life but he/she is figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correction.
Okay in the city?
Needs a clamer part - is doing better every day but gets spooked by sudden loud noises and the subway (i live near broadway in brooklyn). she won't go pee on walks and i think it's due to the noises and sensations of the city. she's pees in my backyard though.
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
High – Very excited to greet everyone and has no idea how to do so politely. Jumps up on most strangers or other dogs that go by. In puppy phase or wasn’t trained as a young adult.
Separation Anxiety?
Lower – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone.
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.
Likes to have the crate covered and settles eventually after a few whines. sleeps through the night in crate and is in off and on throughout the day. eats meals in there.
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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