LEILANI - 6 months, 40lbs, Lab/Terrier, Spayed
Expected Full Grown Size Around 45lbs
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 Parents Say: "Lielani is the sweetest pup someone could ask for! She is so well tempered and extremely gentle with children. She LOVES to cuddle and just wants to be around people so she can get lots of pets:) Her walking could use more training but she doesn’t really pull, just lots of zig zags because she’s so excited. Everyone is obsessed with her when we go out and she has been super good with all kinds of dogs (a little timid with bigger dogs but doesn’t run away). She’s such a snuggle bug and is very good with playing with her toys, sleeping in her crate, and meeting new people. She is teething right now so trying to work on less biting but it hasn’t been too bad."
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.)
How is the dog's cuddle bug level:
Medium -- Likes to snugglewhen he's in the mood butoften stays in his own bed
Is the dog potty trained?
Yes -- might have some transitional accidents
Comfy with strangers?
Yep -- Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, and loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Comfortable with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
Yes for all ages -- very gentle ,low energy, tolerant, not mouthy
Social with Other Dogs?
Yes -- Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
Social with cats?
Yes. Almost all puppies have the potential to be friends with a cat. It’s on the adopter to know their cat’s temperament and preferences and to teach their puppy respectful manners.
Mouthy Behavior?
High – Is either still in the puppy stage or was never trained to not be mouthy. Wants to put everything in their mouth. Tries to chew on your hands when playing or needs attention, grabs the leash with its mouth, loves to gnaw on your personal belongings.
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?
Yes -- Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here.
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Medium - Medium – Jumps up only onpeople the dog knows whenreally excited. Stops withcorrection
Separation Anxiety? (Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20 minutes.)
Nope – Completely fine beingleft home alone. Doesn’t cryor do anything shitty when youleave the apartment or house.
Mouthy play:
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.
Crate training?
Yes - crate trained
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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