Meet Taco!
This spirited four-year-old Labrador Retriever/Shepherd mix has a sunny tan coat and a joyful personality that makes every day brighter. Taco is affectionate, energetic, endlessly curious, and wonderfully silly, always finding new ways to make the people he loves laugh! Whether he is happily exploring on an off-leash walk, chasing a tossed rock with impressive enthusiasm, searching for chipmunks, or simply staying close to his favorite person, Taco brings warmth, loyalty, and entertainment wherever he goes. He has overcome significant separation anxiety through patient training and positive reinforcement, showing how eager he is to learn and grow. Taco 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. He has a bite history involving other dogs within the home, including conflicts over resources, and he would benefit from experienced pet parents who understand resource guarding and can continue supporting his progress. A quieter home without toddlers will help him feel comfortable and secure, though he is compatible with older, respectful children who understand his need for personal space. 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 are specific to sharing his living space rather than social interactions in general, as he enjoys meeting and playing with other dogs outside the home. A calm, structured environment with knowledgeable caregivers will help Taco continue building on the progress he has already made.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Taco is currently in Spearfish, SD. He is open to a long-distance adoption, and transport can be arranged for the right match.
