OLLIE *ARRIVING 1/10* - LABRADOR RETRIEVER / BEAGLE / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Beagle / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 600. Ollie is a smart, obedient 5-month-old puppy with an impressive ability to learn quickly and follow directions. He listens well, goes into his kennel when asked, and has already learned to walk on a leash with minimal training. He picked it up fast and didn’t even need treats to motivate him—he’s eager to please and tuned in to his handler. Ollie looks like he will grow into a medium-sized dog, making him a great fit for many types of homes. He was surrendered to a Texas shelter—no place for a young, intelligent puppy—but he’s shown resilience and a strong desire to learn in a home environment. He does display minor resource guarding around food with other dogs, so he should be fed separately while he continues to settle in and receive training. He may circle his food bowl to keep other dogs away, but he’s already improving with consistency and management. Feeding him alone has worked well. Like many puppies, Ollie is still working on manners and can jump at times, which will benefit from continued training and structure. With his intelligence and responsiveness, he’s well-suited for someone willing to invest a little time in guidance and positive reinforcement. Ollie is a bright, capable puppy with a strong foundation and tons of potential. With consistency, training, and love, he’s going to grow into a wonderful companion. Ollie is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 1/10 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8am-Noon. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. *Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.* If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Intelligent Goofy

• Additional Information

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