lackey, VA - Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Meet Siskel a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Color

Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

9 months old, Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

67 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Spayed / Neutered

My health

Shots current

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Siskel !!
Him and his brother Ebert recently came into the rescue. They are adjusting and learning well and looking for separate homes only. (Ebert is posted separately)
Siskel is an approx 9 month old, male Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix. He weighs 67 pounds.
He will be neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped as part of his adoption. He is thankfully Heartworm negative and on preventatives.
Siskel came to us with limited training and appeared to know nothing about being indoors. He’s learning a lot in his foster home. He’s also building his confidence. He is a very sweet, playful and fun puppy. He’s extremely affectionate.
This guy is a shy boy at first. He loves to hoard all the toys in the house. He boops you with his nose and likes to “herd” the family together to hang out with him. He loves to cuddle and be involved in anything you are doing.
He does great with other dogs. He can be a bit of a humper at times but he’s learning. He loves playing so another active playmate would be great for him. We do not know for sure how he would do around cats. His previous owner said he was around the barn cats outside and was excited around them but never hurt them.
He is not fostered with children but has met several in the neighborhood and did really well. He’s sweet and loving just a bigger dog still working on his manners.
Siskel is working hard on his house manners. At first he was completely uncomfortable inside a house but has made huge strides in just a short time. He has been doing great with potty training and never had an accident. He was good on the car rides he’s taken and was good at the vet. He is not very leash trained and is a strong puller currently. He is crate trained but needs some coercing to go in. He will whine a bit at first then settles down.
He has not had any issues sharing food treats or toys with humans or other dogs. He can be a finicky eater until he gets settled and does best with a consistent routine. He is still learning about indoor life and will try to chew or play with things that he shouldn’t. He’s learning but needs to be watched. He loves toys and is a strong chewer and likes destroying his toys.
Siskel needs an active family prepared to meet his energy needs and training needs. A dog that is not given the proper outlet for their energy quickly becomes frustrated and will act out with negative behaviors. He would do best with a fenced yard due to how much he enjoys being outdoors. He is very cuddly and attached to you when he’s not playing.
He loves playing with toys and loves to chase the ball but hasn’t figured out to bring it back yet. He lived outside and absolutely loves being outdoors. He would be a great dog for someone who likes active outdoor activities. He loves water also.
His foster says overall he’s a good puppy that just needs time and structure to learn. He’s extremely sweet and loyal.
Vet and home checks required.
Located in Hampton VA.
(He will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius)
‼️Please message VillageDogResource@gmail.com or for more pics and faster response visit our Facebook Page directly with questions or to get an application.‼️