Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Are you looking for a goofy companion guaranteed to make you laugh?
MEET BUBBLES!
Bubbles is a 2 year old lab mix looking for his forever home! His head says bully breed, but his personality is all LABRADOR!
Bubbles was found abandoned, emaciated, covered in fleas, and eating garbage. He had a horrible skin infection, and was clearly feeling very defeated. He was picked up by local Animal Services, but unclaimed. He was initially stressed in the shelter setting, very low energy, and declined to play.
Since coming into care, Bubbles has gained a healthy weight, he has gained back an appropriate amount of energy, and his personality has really started to shine through! This gorgeous boy is affectionate, very goofy, and absolutely loves training and working for food!
Bubbles isn't the brightest bulb - he is constantly doing silly things that make his foster parents laugh, and come and help him when he gets stuck. Despite his funny habits of trying way to hard to do things the wrong way, Bubbles is very food motivated and making excellent progress in his training! He knows "sit", "down", "crate", "place", and is working on perfecting his recall and duration. Bubbles thrives with clear communication, and is doing excellent with the marker training system. We are currently working on giving behaviours with distractions, increasing duration, and not pushing through thresholds.
Bubbles walks well on leash. He is currently being fostered in a rural environment, but does get regular walks in town, and for little outings. Bubbles is happy to ignore all other people on walks, unless they come to say hello, and doesn't seem to care about kids, strollers, or bikes. Bubbles is interested in other dogs and will pull towards them, but doesn't seem to think to much about them after they've passed. Bubbles is VERY interested in squirrels on walks, and in the backyard.
Bubbles is a medium energy young boy. He doesn't bounce off the walls, but appropriate exercise and enrichment are important to him. He seems to appreciate longer walks to do his business, and doesn't mind adventures in the rain! We haven't had him long enough to get his opinion on snow, or swimming.
Bubbles is being fostered with two other male dogs. Bubbles is a sensitive boy, and would do well with another calm, confident dog, or be a solo dog to loving owners who can support him. He will reflect the energy of other dogs back at them, so he would prefer happy-go-lucky and confident dogs in his circle. One of his foster brothers is very happy go lucky, the other is insecure/reactive/avoidant. After slow intros with his more insecure foster brother, Bubbles is now happily integrated in the pack, and mostly ignores the other boys. He has been a bit confused about play, but loves sniffing them, and peeing where they have peed.
Bubbles did have a cat test, which wasn't the best, but has potential. Bubbles has a very high prey drive and obsession with squirrels. He wants to chase small things that move quickly. Bubbles has the potential to live with a VERY confident boss cat that can set boundaries, however if a cat runs or wants to stay just out of reach to tease him, he will be too interested. He is quite rude and pushy with cats, so we would only consider a home with cats with very confident boss cats, and an experienced adopter who can set boundaries and be prepared for a very slow integration. Without cats, all that experience isn't quite necessary.
Bubbles is very affectionate with his people. He especially loves bum rubs, and has recently discovered weaving in between legs to get those ideal lower back rubs! He loves to sit on his people's feet and watch the world go by with them. Bubbles is playful, but is still getting used to toys. We've engaged him in tug once, but it's a work in progress! Bubbles favourite toys are treat balls, frozen kibble toppls, and his deer antler. Pretty much anything food related!
Bubbles is housetrained and crate trained. He is very quiet in his crate, unless the chipmunks are teasing him right outside of his window, or his foster mom is cutting the grass (or playing with other dogs right outside his window). He doesn't seem to mind household noise, his vocal triggers seem to be "more interesting than usual" visual cues. Bubbles is happy being crated during a normal work day.
Bubbles is good in the car, and loves adventures! He recently tried out being a running buddy, and can hold a good pace with his people (unless he sees a squirrel). He also tried out Canicross, which was very enjoyable for him AND his person!
Bubbles doesn't love the bath, but tolerates it. He handles physical manipulations from his trusted people well, even those dreaded ear cleanings! He can be nervous of strangers - like the vet-putting lots of pressure on him. Confused Bubbles just doesn't trust strangers to do.... whatever they're trying to do! Normal interactions with strangers are fine - Bubbles loves his pets!
Bubbles is a sensitive to change. He struggles with visiting other people's houses, and must investigate everything! When he is overstimulated and feeling sensitive, Bubbles also forgets his manners and bit and struggles to settle. He may also show discomfort by drooling, or nervous toots. Bubbles would prefer a calm, consistent forever home that doesn't have tons of change or traffic. He loves his adventures out in the world, but prefers home to be calm and consistent.
Bubbles is looking for a patient, quiet home to "level up" from his street days. He would prefer a consistent, calm home where his silly antics are the highlight of his people's day! Bubbles enjoys adventures, but would prefer home to be a nice place to relax!
SUMMARY
2yo (male) lab X bully breed
-Good with dogs
-Cats not recommended
-Older kids that can participate in training
-Good with strangers, loves all people
-Medium energy, tires quickly
-Walks well on leash
-Excellent in crate, goes in on command
-Loves training, very food motivated
-Good in car
-Personality: curious, affectionate, sensitive, loves to please, independent, calm.
Bubbles perfect home:
-Quiet/calm home where he can relax and feel safe. Bubbles doesn’t seem to care about normal household noise, but can be vocal seeing dogs playing outside his house, seeing his foster mom cut the grass, or other activity. He’s probably better off without that pretty view of the park! Happy to walk through the park!
-Patient humans who can advocate for him. Bubbles is a sensitive boy, and can feel stressed with lots of activity, or new environments. He probably would prefer being in his crate in a quiet room if a bunch of people are coming over to celebrate Christmas, instead of visiting someone else’s home for a holiday.
Bubbles doesn’t care about working parents – he’s happy to nap in his crate all day!
-Can live with another dog, or solo. Bubbles picks up cues from other dogs, and picks up on their energy. He could live with a calm, confident, canine companion, or solo, but would likely do best not in a busy home with many other dogs. He has a prey drive for small animals, and animals who run, so he may not be the best fit with cats. Untested with cats at this time.
Bubbles is a sensitive boy and needs slow introductions to new places. He is very routine oriented and will automatically do the next thing in his routine ahead of you! Because he is sensitive, he will likely take longer to transition into a new home. Structure, consistency, and lots of treats will help him discover the routine in his new home! Bubbles would benefit from patient adopters who give him a little grace, and help him work through changes and build confidence!
Bubbles shows his stress by pacing and struggling to settle, and sometimes drooling. While he isn't a drooly boy regularly, things that are stressful for him, like car rides, will produce little bubbles of drool... that is actually how he got his name at the high volume shelter he came from!
Bubbles is easily entertained, and is happy to chew on a bone or play with a toy by himself. He isn't too interested in most toys, but every once in a while finds a good one. He LOVES food and food toys, so that is a great enrichment activity for him. Bubbles loves to chill out right beside his people and get a good bum rub. He has a calm, quiet little play style with his people.
To apply, please email molsonsfosterfriends@gmail.com.
