Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Dave!
This hunk of love is a 2 and a half year old Chocolate Lab mix. Dave is about 73 lbs. Dave came from the Fayette County Animal Shelter, after they moved, because he needed a place where his "happy tail could heal. And healed it is! The hair has even mostly grown back. So, he is ready for his forever home!
He is extremely trainable, he loves treats, and he's super eager to please. He is housebroken, and crate trained. And that's without a doggy door. If you have a dog door, I'm confident that he would learn very quickly.
Dave is so good about telling you what he wants too! Without being pushy or annoying, he makes it known if it's breakfast or dinner time, he tells you if his water is out, and even when he wants to go out for play or potty time. And, if you don't notice those immediate cues; he will get pushy and annoying (though that stage is brief, if he's telling you he needs to potty).
Now for the things Dave loves, in no particular order:
People
Couches (if the people are on it)
Dogs that will play with him
Food
Attention
Chew toys
Oh, and most importantly: Dave believes that Ball is life! If you do not have tennis balls, Dave will insist that you invest in some.
He also loves golf cart rides and going on adventures with his humans. His favorite places to go are places where his humans will shower him with love and attention! He will do just about everything so long as he can be with his people.
If you have a cat at home, Dave is probably not for you. His foster family has a cat, and they have to keep them separate because he is overly interested in her.
His foster mom's dream for Dave, is a forever family with another active dog to play with. He LOVES his foster siblings, and wants to play with them any chance they will allow. He will need a physically strong and energetic owner because of how strong and energetic he is.
He's Fantastic on a leash (most of the time) but he can pull if something (like a dog he wants to play with) gets his attention. Dave would also do best with dog savvy older children because of his size, strength, and athleticism.
Dave has some selective reactivity, that is getting much better as he gets more comfortable and confident in his environment, So, please understand that he may take some time to get used to you or your family, and he will need to continue being socialized regularly. Because of his reactivity, and strength, he would be best in a home with older/larger children, or a home with no kids at all.
If you believe you and Dave are right for each other, go ahead and fill out an application. He would love to meet you!
If you are interested in adopting Dave, please fill out an application at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FAY-A-7727
**Applications can take anywhere from 5-7 business days to complete. When filling out an application, please check for a confirmation email to be sure that your application went through. We respond by email, so please check your spam and trash folders. If you need to reach us regarding your application, the best way to contact us is through email.**
We are located in Fayette County, GA and are a foster based rescue without a shelter building.
