Kylo

 

Meet the Puppy

Kylo was purchased from a breeder, even has his AKC paperwork. Unfortunately, the family’s senior dog hated having a puppy around. After 6 months of trying to make it work, they were forced to surrender the puppy to the Humane Society. He is 100% typical Irish Setter. He is active, spazzy, chatty, aloof to other dogs, and believe’s he’s part human! He absolutely adores the human toddler in the house, and would make a great family dog for a super active family!

Details

Nicknames: Kylo
Age: 9 months (DOB: 02/08/2024)
Weight: 56lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 60-70lbs
Gender: Male
Breed: Irish Setter
Shedding: Medium Shedder

Kid Tested: Kids 1+ *Loves kids!
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Kylo is a great pup! If you want to skip the early days of a puppy, and jump right to the fun part of setting a foundation for good training, this is your dog! He’s eager and ready to learn, excited for life, absolute lover of all humans (and he sometimes thinks he is part of human).

Kylo was a little shy and overwhelmed at first by his foster family’s pack of four pups, but after a few days he realized that dogs don’t hate him (like his former brother), and started to play! He still thinks he should get human attention while playing, so he’ll come check-in with the human for pets or play.

As any setter, he is an active breed who needs a family that can fulfill those needs with walks, runs, hikes, and adventures. Setters want to be included in ALL the fun, and never, ever left behind! Do the work with a trainer, and you’ll have an amazing adventure pal.

Kylo is already a dream in the crate. He goes into himself for a rest or when he needs breaks from the toddler, and has no problem when the crate is closed for bedtime and naps.

NeedS

  • Kylo needs an active household! Walks, runs, hikes, should be part of his daily and weekly routine.

  • Kylo thinks he is part human, but he does enjoy playing with a pack once he gets to know them.

  • Setter, Spaniel, or other active breed experience would be ideal! You should know what you are getting yourself into.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of her current trainer to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash fun.

  • As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. 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 boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

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

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

Early December- We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), 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!

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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