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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Puppy
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Madison, or Maddie, is a beautiful 4-5 month old Black female pup who is quite big for her age. She has the biggest feet you have ever seen on a puppy! She currently weighs between 40-50 lbs. Maddie has been in foster care for a few weeks and has come a long way already! She is learning to like her crate, becoming potty trained and house broken. She is getting to know the command for "sit", too.
Madison LOVES to rough house and play with her favorite "toy", her foster brother, another black lab. He loves playing with her too!
Maddie is still learning her manners. She does jump up on you. Her favorite game is to grab at your shoe strings when you walk! Maddie also likes to walk in between your legs, so don't let her trip you! She's been spending some time out in the yard, while her foster mom is home, enjoying the weather and digging up the yard.... This is a GREAT reason not to leave your dogs outside without a watchful eye!
Maddie still has those sharp baby teeth and loves to nip & chew. Give her plenty of toys to chew on and lots of things to do to keep her occupied. She loves a Kong with peanut butter inside.
Maddie doesn't bark too much, but will "talk" to you when she thinks you are ignoring her. She's a very playful pup who would benefit from a large, older dog (2-3 yrs of age) to show her the ropes and how to behave. Please keep in mind that she will need lots of one-on-one time with her people to grow into the beautifully behaved girl we know she will become.
Puppies do best with an experienced dog owner that understands the needs and behavior of a young Lab. Obedience training and crating are essential with young Labs, as well as plenty of exercise. Due to their age, however, they must not be run on hard surfaces, like the street, for long distances until they are at least 2 years old.
Taking responsibility for another life, whether it is a human or a pet, is a big task that should not be taken lightly. Responsible pet owners realize the seriousness of this decision and count their pets as their family members because of the emotional bond they create with this pet. A dog relies on you for everything- food, water, shelter, leadership, exercise, grooming, training, veterinary care, companionship and protection. Are you ready?
Before putting in your application, please understand the commitment you are taking on. Are you prepared to spend the next 10-15 years taking care of your dog? That is about how long your dog will live
Can you afford the added expense of a dog? When you get a dog, it is a lifelong commitment, and should not be treated like a piece of furniture that you can just "get rid of" when you get tired of it. After all, we want this dog to be part of your family for many years!
Labs do not fully mature until they are about 2-3 years old. In the meantime, they have boundless energy, love to chew on everything and need lots of exercise and attention. Be sure that you are prepared to raise a well behaved dog and committed to work through those challenging years!
