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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
This big goofball is Beau. If you can't tell by his oversized tongue, this man loves giving kisses, in abundance, all day long.
Beau is bouncy and fun and silly. He is a sweet, cuddly guy with a wonderful, even temperament and a snuggly streak. He loves other dogs and all people and would be a great dog for an active family with gentle, active kids. At 1 year old, Beau is young and eager to please, highly trainable and smart without being as spastic and heathen-y as most puppies are. Beau can sit and shake on command when prompted with treats. He can play fetch all day long and thus far has demonstrated a propensity for all things water... he is a labrador retriever mix, after all.
Beau is scared of cats, which is sort of amazing to watch considering he is a leggy guy who weighs in at 75 lbs and far outsizes any cat I know. Beau would never hurt a fly, much less a cat, however prospective fosters or adopters must be willing to slowly introduce this big ole fraidy cat to cats. Beau is house trained and has nice indoor manners, though I wouldn't leave your Christmas roast unattended in his presence.
Beau is an all around fantastic dog. To adopt this guy anywhere from the Carolinas to Maine, email jessica@bigfluffydogs.com and tell her why you deserve some Beau in your life.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PET: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
