BUDDY BEAR - LABRADOR RETRIEVER / TERRIER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed. With out a doubt, Buddy Bear looks like a black lab retriever with those floppy ears and playful expression. His whole face radiates lab and so does his personality. He is only 5 months and currently weighs about 45 pounds. He will be in the large size range (60+ pounds) when fully grown. Buddy Bear had a rough start to life. He was found abandoned, tied to a fence at an apartment complex. His jovial spirit immediately caught the eyes of the first rescue, but that transport fell through, and finally he ended up at his second shelter. And now he is with us. Three times, a charm! He is the epitome of a happy lab. He gets along well with the other dogs and is comfortable with the kids. It is not known if he has ever met a cat. Labs are known for their friendliness towards people. They have more than enough affection to go around for the whole family, too. Labs are intelligent and good-natured. They have plenty of energy as pups and usually like to stay active throughout their lives. They make great family companions. As a mix he will probably have a lot of these lab qualities. Buddy Bear will need an owner who has had experience and/or knowledge working with puppies. Using the right guidance with consistency, repetition, and patience, will help him with the skills he needs to master. Cheerful praise and lots of treats will go a long way in helping him master those skills. It will take time and energy, but the result will be worth it. Since we do not know what kind of training Buddy Bear has had, it would be best to start at the beginning with house, crate, and leash training. He, like most pups will be a quick learner once routines are established. Daily short walks (under thirty minutes) will be a good opportunity to work on leash skills as well as socialization skills. It will be a new world to him with all the new sights, smells, sounds, and people along his walk. Please note: He may not be a running companion until at least age one when his growth plate closes. Buddy Bear will also appreciate free time in the back yard to burn off puppy energy. Keeping his mind active with activities that provide physical and mental stimulation will prevent boredom. He will want to be with a family that will give lots of affection and attention to him. In return, he will give his love and devotion. Are you willing to commit to the time and energy needed to raise this puppy so that he can reach his full potential of being a loving, devoted companion? If yes, read on. * When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability. The adoption fee for Buddy Bear is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us. If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.

• Physical Attributes

  Altered

  Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No