Milo
Milo
- Age 3 months
- Living with children Teenager and Above
- Breed Belgian Shepherd: Malinois
- Living with dogs Can live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can't live with
- Size Medium
- Reference ANIMAL27756
- Centre Old Windsor
More about Milo
Milo is a friendly and excitable young puppy who has a lot of learning ahead of him. He has been confident meeting new people and is always happy to say hello. He can sometimes jump up at people's legs when greeting them so new owners will need to encourage him to keep all four paws on the ground and reward calm greetings.
Milo originally arrived at Battersea with his siblings, and we believe he may be a Belgian Malinois cross Lurcher. While we can't be certain of his breed, his new owners should research the characteristics of both breeds and be prepared for the needs of an intelligent, potentially high-energy dog. He will need dedicated owners who can provide consistent training, plenty of mental stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy as he grows.
As he is still young, Milo hasn't met many dogs but he has started to come out of his shell around other dogs. Initially, he showed some worried behaviours but, as he has grown, he has become more confident. During a short stay in a home with another dog, he was keen to play but was also he was able to relax and play independently. Milo should continue to be socialised with a variety of dogs as he grows, and could live with another dog who can help him develop good social skills.
Milo will need gentle, positive introductions to the outside world, allowing him to build confidence at his own pace before exploring busier environments. His new owners should be prepared to provide plenty of appropriate socialisation, training and mental stimulation as he grows.
He did spend some time in a home with younger children but got quite easily overstimulated. Milo could potentially live with older teenagers who can actively participate in his training and understand his puppy behaviours.
Milo really loves playing with toys and particularly enjoys chasing squeaky toys. He plays nicely with people or on his own. He is also very food-motivated and will happily eat whatever food is offered to him, which will be a great advantage when it comes to his training. As a young puppy, his energy levels can change quite quickly and new owners should be prepared for a mixture of mental stimulation and sleeping.
Due to his age Milo should not be left for long periods. He does settle more easily when a person or another dog is present but he has also shown that he can settle on his own during the night. He currently wakes once or twice overnight and will sometimes whine to be let out for a toilet break before going back to sleep.
Milo has lots of learning and development ahead of him, and will need patient, committed owners. With the right training, socialisation and understanding of his breed traits, Milo has the potential to grow into a wonderful companion.
If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Milo, you can e-mail our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here; https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogs
Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.
Home to rehome with Battersea
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
