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Posted over 2 years ago
| Updated over 2 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Dalmatian
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
4 years 3 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi, I am Meggie. That’s short for Nutmeg, the color of my ear spots. I am a girl and about two years old.
MEGGIE JUMPS A SIX FOOT WALL. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SEVEN FOOT WALL OR AN ELECTRIC FENCE, SHE CANNOT GO TO A FAMILY WHO IS UNABLE TO KEEP HER SAFE!
Foster mom says I need to say this first. I can jump a 6 foot block wall. I can climb chain link. I should be called Houdini. I need an electric fence or a really tall fence. REALLY tall.
Okay, now to the important stuff.
First love: I love humans and love to cuddle. Tummy rubs are my idea of a good way for you to spend your time.
I love playing with playful dogs. Old dogs may not love to roughhouse but I play gentle with the seniors. I have a 13 year old lab friend and his mom says I taught him how to be a playful dog again. Remember, I am still a young dog. I play and chase with the other two year olds dos in the house. I would like a yard and need a secure 7 foot fence.
I love kids and my Grandlittles love me. I hang out with them (ages 2 to 10 years old). I do have a big loud bark so I might scare timid kids but I would certainly not mean to. Sometimes when FM isn't looking, I do try to sneak up into their laps for a cuddle.
I am very good in the house when mom is home. I love toys, love, love, LOVE toys. Balls, squeaky toys, split antler chews, rubber chew toys, stuffed toys. I have not met a toy I don’t love. Every morning, I grab a toy and run to my FM to show her. Her job is to tell me how clever I am, to admire the toy, and to play a few minutes of tug with me. I am pretty gentle with her and it is super fun.
My Foster Mom recommends crating me when you leave, since I was a bit of a chewer when I was at first here . Now that I am comfortable and confident that FM always comes back, I am fine without being crated . If I am in the crate, I am perfectly comfortable. I could get a little worried when I am left alone and my crate is my safe place.
I go to my box (crate) when I am asked but still like a little bribe or Kong chew when I am there.
My favorite crate treat is a peanut butter stuffed Kong. Delish! And I stay nicely in my crate until my FM gets home and then we have a welcome home party.
THIS MEANS IF YOU GO OFF TO WORK FOR LONG HOURS, I AM NOT THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU. I CAN STAY IN MY CRATE 5 HOURS TOPS BUT THEN I NEED TO BE ABLE TO HANG WITH YOU, PLAY AND GET EXERCISE THE REST OF THE DAY.
I have good manners obedience so I sit and wait for my dinner until I hear FM say okay. I know sit and lie down. I know drop it and I do and I know what leave it means as well. Plus I know the words inside and outside and where are the cookies? I lead FM straight to them. I am good about coming when I am inside. I know it means a cookie.
Outside, my come is getting better in the back yard. When I get loose in the front yard, I forget all about come. I go crazy when I see other dogs. I know it is because I want to visit and play but I sound like a barking fool to everyone else. Dogs like me just fine but it makes Humans nervous to hear my big bark. Mom takes me for walks wearing a halti (head halter) and I behave myself but I still can do a happy dance if I see a dog that could maybe play with me. FM says that is rude and I need to mind my own business. Sigh. I do best going on play dates and I love all my doggie friends.
At my FM’s house, I don’t have access to front windows or front fences so I stay calm and happy when I am in my yard and home. I REALLY do like birds and spend most of my outside time trying to watch them.
I want go to an obedience class (FM is an obedience instructor and thinks ALL dogs should go) but I like being smart and I like making my humans happy. I pull on a leash like I am trying out for the iditarod unless I am wearing my Halti., so I need to learn to walk politely on leash and ignore all the other walkers. A class is a good place to work on ignoring distractions.
I don’t jump on people but I really want to. Instead, I bounce in front of them. I don’t jump on my Grandlittles and when I am calm, they give me cookies so I know how to sit in front of them quietly.
I get excited when someone new comes into the house but I calm down after a few minutes. We have lots of Human and doggie visitors here. Unfortunately, I haven’t gone many places out of the house to socialize with people and get used to strange things. I do need that practice of getting out to Lowes or Home Depot. It’s just my FM just doesn’t go many places right now.
Boring details: I am spayed, UTD on Vaccinations, Heartworm negative, and housebroken. I weigh about 50 pounds and am a very good girl. Call my FM if you want to talk about me.
