GALILEO Labrador Retriever & Terrier Mix Manhattan, NY

GALILEO - 10 weeks & 11lbs (as of 3/26/24) Lab Mix, Male - Estimated to be about 35lbs

This puppy 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.

Thier Foster Parent Says:" Galileo is a very smart and friendly pup that would be a great match for a home willing to follow up on basic training. Galileo is already entirely housebroken; he's had zero accidents so far and is very good at holding it; something that several other older dogs have struggled with. He knows a few basic commands like sit, down, paw, etc. and is working on others like "leave it" and "return." Given Galileo's treat-motivated nature and progress his forever home shouldn't have any problems with subsequent training. He greets people with not just a wagging tail but a wagging body. He also likes to spend time staring out the window while sitting like a cat and contemplating. He loves to nap right next to you but ideally, on top of you. He doesn't like baths but maybe he could come around with some extra treats. He is the most friendly and loving dog who wants lots of attention and play time."

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
Medium Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed

Potty Trained
Yes Few or no accidents

Comfy with strangers?
Nope Quite the wallflower, very shy with new people and takes a while to warm up. Afraid when unfamiliar people try to say hi on the street, hides or shrinks back when new people visit the home. Is super sweet once she is warmed up to new people.

Good with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
Okay for kids aged 12 and up. Shy dogs are not a good fit for a home with young kids - they can be scary to shy dogs.

Good with Other Dogs?
Yes Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines

Good with Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)
Yes Seems to get along with other animals, either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested

Mouthy Behavior?
Medium Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but does like to chew on things it's not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc.

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?
Nope Terrified of walks, barely wants to move and shakes a lot, eager to get back to home (may be a puppy or a brand new rescue)

Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Low Doesn't jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor.

Separation Anxiety?
Low Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn't cry or do anything shitty when you leave the apartment or house.

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.

Medical status:
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). We take care of spay & neuter for all of the dogs in our care!

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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