Lego - ADOPTED

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Meet the Puppy

Lego was first rescued 3 years ago from our southern shelter partner that was at capacity. He was adopted by a family of four in the north, who despite their best intentions, did not provide Lego the training, structure, and boundaries he needed. After 2.5 years, Lego was returned to FAVOR, and he is thriving in training with his current foster.

Details

Nicknames: Lego
Age: 3 years (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 20lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 20lbs
Gender: Male
Breed: Shih Tzu/Terrier/Who-Knows-What
Shedding: Is medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 12+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament & Needs

Lego is a smart, playful, feisty, active little dog. Don’t let his small size fool you, he needs long walks, fun adventures, and would be a GREAT hiking partner. He is very human oriented, and would love to be part of your day to day adventures. He loves to play with other dogs and can co-exist with cats. He is doing really well both on and off leash, and is adjusting so well to rules, structure, and routine. He is a little rough around the edges still with his crate training (occasional whining) but we recommend that his new owners continue crating him as part of his training. He needs the down time to be the very best version of himself!

More importantly, he does come with a human bite history. These were very specific situations, but bites nonetheless. We will provide more details to serious adopters. Even though he grew up with children, and loves children, we prefer if he settles in a home with teenagers or a home that only have children as visitors. If you live in a busy house with lots of comings and goings, and you think this rules and structure stuff are not for you, then Lego is not the dog for you.

Lego has spent three weeks in a board-and-train/foster care situation with our lead northern trainer, and those looking to adopt Lego will be REQUIRED to continue training with the same trainer and methodology. We have already started the foundational work of balanced training using a prong and Educator remote collar as communication tools (not corrective tools). He has thrived in this type of training! The first session is covered by us and will include teaching his new owners on-leash and off-leash heel, off-leash control, etc…

Those not willing to continue this type of training, need not apply.

Those with prong/remote collar experience are preferred!

We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and clear communication with your dog now with a trainer, so they can be part of all the family fun!

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 9pm-6am, and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

  • Spayed/Neutered

  • Microchipped

  • Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)

  • Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative

  • Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative

  • Dewormed

  • *Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

  • Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter

  • Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$600 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

IN NEW ENGLAND - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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