CHEWY - LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Meet Chewy! He’s a 6-year-old, 60 lb doodle mix (he does shed some) with a goofy, playful personality and plenty of energy. Chewy is sweet and friendly, but he missed out on early socialization and is currently in training to work on spatial boundaries with people and dogs. He’s very food-motivated, which helps with training. Chewy is crate trained but not yet leash trained, and for his safety, he should not be off-leash. He does come when called. He barks when people come to the door and needs a fully fenced yard to run and play. Chewy is great with kids, though continued work on not jumping is important. He’s fully potty trained, loves squeaky toys (and destroying them), but doesn’t chew inappropriate items. Chewy hates nail trims and may need medication to tolerate them. In new or overstimulating situations, he needs his XL crate to settle—this crate is required in his future home. He arrived underweight and under-muscled due to past food insecurity, so he’s on a food plan to help him reach a healthy weight. He’s not food aggressive but will counter-surf if food is accessible. He recently had a benign tumor removed from the back of his head. Chewy will need regular grooming, but his straight coat is easier to manage than most doodles, and he does well for home grooming. Chewy has not lived with cats or livestock, but he will definitely chase anything that runs from him. Chewy is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines and must be signed up for basic obediance classes before his adoption will be finalized. Ready to meet this special, loving boy? Fill out an application at alternativehumanesociety/statement-of-interest-dog/

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations