Meet Taco!
Taco is a spirited four-year-old Labrador Retriever/Shepherd mix with a sunny tan coat and a joyful personality. This handsome boy is affectionate, energetic, endlessly curious, and wonderfully silly. Whether he is happily exploring on an off-leash walk, chasing a tossed rock, searching for chipmunks, or simply staying close to his favorite person, Taco brings warmth, loyalty, and entertainment wherever he goes. He enjoys having a predictable routine, loves being included in everyday adventures, and thrives when he has plenty of exercise, long walks, and opportunities to stretch his legs. Taco has overcome significant separation anxiety through patient training and positive reinforcement, showing how eager he is to learn and grow. He is house-trained, crate-trained, neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations.
Ideal Home
Taco needs a new loving home where he can be the only pet due to a bite history involving other dogs within the home, including conflicts over resources. He would benefit from experienced pet parents who understand resource guarding and can continue supporting his progress with calm, positive guidance. A calm, structured environment with knowledgeable caregivers will help Taco continue building on the progress he has already made. He is compatible with older, respectful children who understand his need for personal space, and a quieter home without toddlers will help him feel comfortable and secure. He may bark or growl when surprised by strangers, hats, or unexpected movement in dim lighting, so gentle introductions help him settle with confidence.
Ongoing Health
Taco requires a special diet due to a sensitive digestive system related to parvovirus as a puppy, but with the right nutrition he continues to feel his best.
Training & Support
Taco is a well-trained companion who knows sit, stay, here, leave it, shake, and "on your bed," and he even comes running when he hears a whistle. His challenges with other dogs are specific to sharing his living space rather than social interactions in general.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Taco is currently in Spearfish, SD. He is open to a long-distance adoption and can be transported.
