Spot

Meet Spot, an 8-month-old Labrador Retriever mix with a heart as big as his personality. He’s neutered, fully vaccinated, and bursting with that joyful puppy energy that makes every day a little brighter. Outgoing, curious, playful, and smart, Spot is the kind of dog who’s always ready for his next adventure—or a cuddle on the couch after. Spot is a total social butterfly with other dogs. He loves to play and will happily nudge his canine friends when he’s ready to wrestle or play tug, always respectful and quick to back off if the fun is over. He does best with dogs his size or larger (about 40–90 lbs) and would thrive with a canine sibling who can match his moderate-to-high energy levels. At home, Spot is a very good boy. He’s fully housebroken, crate trained, and can be left free-roaming without getting into trouble—no destructive habits here. He lives peacefully with four cats and enjoys playing with them, so dog-savvy cats would be a great match. He can be a bit of a toy hog, so he’s fed separately, but no resource guarding has been observed. This handsome guy loves his toys and long-lasting chews (especially ostrich bones and beef cheek rolls), and tug-of-war is one of his favorite games. He’s affectionate and enjoys sniffing around the world before settling in for cuddles with his humans. After some outdoor time, don’t be surprised if he celebrates with a dramatic somersault onto his dog bed—it’s part of his charm. On leash, Spot gets very excited about seeing other dogs and can pull, so slow introductions and continued training are important. He’s been working on leash manners using a gentle leader and is making progress, but he’ll benefit from an active family committed to ongoing training. He can also be jumpy when meeting new people, purely out of excitement. Spot would love an active home with walks, hikes, mental enrichment, and ideally a backyard where he can run and play. He does great in the car, is expected to handle stairs just fine, and would likely do well with dog-savvy kids. Truly, Spot is an amazing young dog who will make a wonderful companion for an outdoorsy, active family looking for a loving, playful best friend.

Ideal Home

Spot would love an active home with walks, hikes, mental enrichment, and ideally a backyard where he can run and play. He would likely do well with dog-savvy kids. He does best with dogs his size or larger (about 40–90 lbs) and would thrive with a canine sibling who can match his moderate-to-high energy levels. He lives peacefully with four cats and enjoys playing with them, so dog-savvy cats would be a great match.

Ongoing Health

Spot is neutered and fully vaccinated.

Training & Support

Spot is fully housebroken and crate trained. He can be left free-roaming without getting into trouble. On leash, Spot gets very excited about seeing other dogs and can pull, so slow introductions and continued training are important. He’s been working on leash manners using a gentle leader and is making progress. He can also be jumpy when meeting new people, purely out of excitement. He can be a bit of a toy hog, so he’s fed separately, but no resource guarding has been observed.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.