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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20221123-02
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Fostered in Ontario
Name: Toffee (20221123-02)
Weight: 10 lbs
Age: 2-3 months
Gender: Male
Spayed/Neutered: No
Breed: lab mix
Colour: blonde
Good with men: yes
Good with women: yes
Good with kids: yes
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: is a young pup so will be trainable
Housetrained: in progress and going very well
crate trained: yes
Energy level: medium/high - typicall puppy energy. Plays hard, sleeps hard.
Flight risk: yes, until he learns his recall but will stay with you if feeling scared or unsure
Can be handled/touched: yes, loves being pet on belly, can be pet when eating and has no issues with any part of his body being touched
Food Aggressive: no
walks on leash: he walks on the leash well (likes to tug of war with it at times afterwards, and is easily redirected to sit with treats)
Leash reactive to people/dogs: no
rides well in a car: haven't tested yet
destructive: typical for a puppy, chews carpet/couch but plays/chews well on bones and toys (he learns boundaries well... just takes consistency) He does mouth sometimes when playing, like puppies do.
Needs a yard: yes
Needs a home with another dog: Not a requirement
Can live in an apartment: no
Backstory:
Toffee was rescued from Northern Manitoba with his mom, Curly. They adore each other and we are hoping whoever adopts each of them will reunite them for playdates.
Foster Comments:
Toffee is such a special pup. Currently he is going through crate, leash, house, and commands training. He learns very quickly - in 1 day he learned sit! He is very good motivated and responds well to using treats/food with positive reinforcement. He has been great with my children (ages 8 & 10). I find him to be very gentle, playful, and affectionate. He is relaxing more and more each day.
He loves being outside and would do really well with a fenced in yard so he can run freely… he smiles when he runs! He’s learning the leash and is a pup when it comes to a tug of war! He likes to chew so satisfying that with toys/ bones will be important to avoid destructive behaviour.
He is house training well. Only a few accidents in the house and has been consistently going outside to pee/poo.
He loves his crate. We use treats as his sign to go in and he will protest a bit before he falls asleep. Once asleep he is so peaceful. He has done well with sleeping in the crate over night for a period of approximately 6 hours.
He doesn't bark much. However, when he sees another dog he barks (it's actually quite low and big for such a small guy!). He howls from time to time if wants to get your attention... I think that's the husky in him. He is very chill and has a spunk about him during his playful times. He will make an amazing addition to any family he joins.
