Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Huck / M / Approx. 1 year / 48 lbs / Labrador Mix / Brantford
Meet Huck! Through no fault of his own, Huck recently found himself at a high kill shelter win Tennessee. Although he waited and waited, no one ever came for him. He has since made his way to Canada and waits with his loving foster family for his forever home!
Huck’s foster family describe him as happy, rambunctious, playful, active, loving, friendly and eager to please. His underbite and curious head tilt only add to his adorable and lovable nature. He is always ready to walk and play, and wants to be wherever his family is. He is described as a true “Man’s Man” as he loves to eat, sleep, exercise, be outdoors, play sports and then just chill out.
Huck loves to meet new people, and greets everyone on the street with a happy face and wagging tail. Huck is so good looking, that he has been known to stop foot traffic just so people can tell him how handsome he is (which he loves)! He is still very young, so has puppy energy and playfulness, he will need someone with the time to devote to his stimulation and exercise needs. He has been doing well with three walks a day, including quick breaks to relieve himself and prevent accidents. If he gets enough play time and exercise, he is tuckered out by the end of the day and will put himself to bed in his crate when he’s ready.
Although Huck is truly a “people dog”, he is meeting dogs he likes and plays with respectfully. When he is familiar with a dog, he will nip at them to try and get them to engage in play, this behaviour should be monitored and redirected if necessary. He will need a family willing to continue his socialization and proper greetings with other dogs.
Huck is working through some anxiety when it comes to city living. He is very fearful of loud or unexpected noises, so would prefer a home in quiet country. He loves the out doors, and would prefer a family who loves outside as much as he does. He likely hasn’t a lot of exposure or training while on leash, so he will need a family who will to be patient and help him learn proper leash walking and etiquette.
Huck is extremely smart and eager to please, his food motivation has made obedience training a breeze. In just a few short weeks he has mastered sit and down, and is working on paw, place, stay and roll over. Huck is working on his potty training, but given he is young and adjusting to life inside, his forever family should expect accidents and be committed to his training journey. His foster family has gone above and beyond with his training so far, and his new family should continue teaching him basic commands as he loves to learn!
Unsurprisingly based on Huck’s demeanour, he loves children as well and would do well in a home with older, respectful children who love to play. Younger children would not be ideal as he does not understand how big he is, and will more than likely knock them over or play too rough. He has not been tested with cats, and with his love of chasing squirrels and rough play, would prefer a home without one.
Huck has done very well learning boundaries in the home, but will need support learning appropriate places to chew. If he has had enough exercise and has a bone available, his foster family has seen easy success redirecting the behaviour. Huck does not like to be alone, and likes his humans to be visible at all times. Due to this, he will likely experience some separation anxiety during his transition/decompression period in his new home. He truly is a companion dog and would prefer a family who is home more often than not, but will also continue to build his confidence on being alone.
If you’re interested in fostering with the intention of adopting, please apply at http://www.fetchandreleash.ca/dog-adoption/.
Huck’s adoption fee is $525. To learn more about our adoption fees and process, please visit our FAQs at http://www.fetchandreleash.ca/faq/.
