Goose

Goose - 1 year & 29lbs, Terrier Mix, Neutered Want to see videos of him - please click HERE This dog 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 Our Team Says: "We get to stroll around the neighborhood with this snuggle buddy most mornings — his foster mom, who runs @elsewhereespresso, lives near our office and does the same daily community garden circuit we’re on. What a fun start to each day. As soon as Goose sees someone he recognizes, the gentle wiggles start ramping up. Even if he doesn’t know you, he’ll get excited at the chance to meet a new friend. This slight 1-year-old terrier mix (only 30 lbs) is an easy going, joyful boy. After an initial adjustment period from Tennessee pup to NYC boy, he’s proven himself potty trained, fine home alone, confident, affectionate, awesome with other dogs, a gentle treat taker, quiet, and great on leash. His only flaw, if you can call it that, is he’ll try to drag you into an alternate universe if he sees a squirrel. May not be a great match with cats, and working up to off leash activity will need to be a careful journey. Goose needs a solid 90 minute walk each morning and is mister mellow once he’s had that exercise." His Foster Family Says: “Goose is a sweet little cuddle bug that does well when he gets attention and a long walk in the morning. He loves to say hi to everyone and is polite with other dogs too. Occasionally he jumps on people to say hello, but we’ve been working on it and he’s been doing much better. He pulls a bit on the leash but that has also improved with some training. He hasn’t had any accidents inside the house since his second day here and now seems confident peeing and pooping outside. He is definitely interested in squirrels and cats and the occasional bird or rat, so that is something to be mindful of. Leaving him alone has so far not been a problem. Otherwise he spends a lot of time snoozing on the couch or in bed. He’s a wonderful, special little creature.” TOLERANCE TO CITY City boy – Doing so well here! POTTY TRAINING Yes – Few or no accidents COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERS Social butterfly – Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN (always requires adult supervision) Okay for a home with respectful children SOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGS Yes – Good with most other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER ANIMALS (cats, small pets, etc.) Nope – Chases and barks at cats etc., definitely not a good match for a home with cats or pocket pets MOUTHY BEHAVIOUR Past this stage– Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in their mouth that aren’t food. Doesn’t try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime hasn't chewed on anything and so far hasn't been interested in toys. SEPARATION ANXIETY (Please leave your foster dog home alone every day for at least 20 minutes.) Past this stage – Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry or exhibit destructive behavior when you leave the apartment or house. LEASH MANNERS Getting the hang of it – Doing pretty well on leash! CUDDLE BUG LEVEL Medium – Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed High – Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time I'd say he's between medium and high. he loves to cuddle but will also have some alone time snoozing in the other room. JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO Needs training – 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. 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 kn