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Labrador Retriever (medium coat)  : :  Male (neutered)  : :  Adult  : :  Medium


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About Dallas

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Ear Type: Natural/Uncropped
  • Current Size: 60 Pounds
  • Current Age: 11 Years 8 Months (born on 7/5/2012)
  • Fence Required: No
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training
  • Exercise Needs: High
  • Grooming Needs: Low
  • Shedding Amount: Moderate
  • Owner Experience Needed: Species
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly

6/29/17 update:

Hello! Today my foster mom took me shooting! When I was brought to LEARN my foster family was told I was gunshy. Over the last few months my foster mom noticed I had no fear of loud noises. And every time I hear do a gunlike noise I would look into the sky for the bird. Today when shooting I was so happy and wasn't scared when standing right next to the shooter! 

Although, my foster family doesn't know how many hunting commands I know, or what type of hunting I did. I for sure know that when the gun goes off something falls out of the sky!

But, my foster family knows for sure that I love being a regular dog too. I love playing and snuggling with you, but also love guns! So I will not be a good dog to keep in a kennel at times we aren't  hunting.

6/2/17 Update:

Hello everyone!

 As some may know, I was treated for heartworm a few months ago. Well, I am completely back to my normal self! I have really started to love soccer  balls....sometimes even more than a tennis balls! My foster mom says she really wishes everyone could see how far I have come since my first day here. I no longer try to chase her pet duckies when we sit out on the deck, I lay and relax in the sun. I know when to relax and I know when it is time to go crazy and play! 

Also,  I have mastered roll over and crawl! But, I also know how to sit handsome! And my foster mom discovered I really like to play fetch with other dogs, I enjoy racing to the ball!

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You may remember that I was here before but I was returned shortly after being adopted.   No one is sure why it happened but I was naughty. I didn’t mean to be a naughty boy and had never shown that kind of behavior before but I bit.   When I was returned I went straight back to board and train and had every behavioral test done to see if I would do it again or do some other bad behavior but I didn’t!   I was a good boy!!!   I passed every challenge they threw at me and I was able to go back to my foster home.   So please don’t let one bad decision turn you away from me, we all make a mistake now and then...

I am a very good boy that loves to play! My foster mom started doing agility with me as a way to get some of my energy out. So far I am doing amazing, my favorite thing about agility is the tunnel! Another way I get tired out is fetch!! I absolutely love fetching a tennis ball, or searching in a field for my tug! Do you like spending warm days at the beach? Me too, I love swimming! I might even be a good dock diver?!

I am also a sweet boy and a good listener. I do have a ton of energy, but I am very controlled! In addition to having basic Obedience training I know how to give paw, crawl, and I'm working on roll over. I have excellent manners, I wait at the door until you say I'm free. I do beg, unless I'm told to go to my bed and lay down. I wait and give you eye contact when waiting for my food or waiting for you to throw my toy.

I need a active family that will have time to exercise me and will continue to keep up with my obedience. While I do have a lot of energy, once I get into a daily exercise routine I do not act so hyper. Please come out and visit me, I promise you won't regret it!

 

If you have already filled out an application and have had a home visit, email labmatch@labadoption.org. If you haven't done these things please start the process at www.labadoption.org/info/adoption

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I'm Back!!!  I went to Board and Train!  I went there to learn to focus not so much on the ball but on people when they are talking to me.  I have come a long way and am much better at realizing that a ball isn't all that there is to life. 

Don't get me wrong; I still love to play ball, but now I walk better on a leash, will come and drop the ball when you ask me to, and will settle down and be still even when a ball is right there in front of me.

I think a family who is active and will keep up my training would be the best fit for me.  I am no couch potato, that is for sure.  If you think I sound like a good fit for you and your family, please send an email to LEARN. 

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Hi there!   My name is Dallas.  I'm about 4 years old, and, boy, do I have energy to BURN! I am part of the Retrievers and Redemption Program.  I am food motivated and can focus pretty well if there are no balls/toys in site.  A ball is my favorite thing in the world.  I am actually a bit obsessed over it and will keep looking for it even when you say we are done playing. So making me take a break now and then is a good thing for me.

Once I'm in my room for the night I snuggle down with you or in my bed and love to have long soothing pets. Since I love to be on the go, I think that I would really like Rally or Agility.  Or maybe I could become a working dog?  I think if I had a job to do that I might like that.  Because of all my energy I do eat a lot.  I actually have 2 cups in the morning and night and a lunch of 3 cups because of all the play I do! 

I do really well off leash and stick right with you. So if you love to play or want to become someone who does, please let LEARN know if you've already filled out an application and have had an interview.  Come and meet me, Dallas!

More about Dallas

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Good with farm animals, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Plays fetch, Likes to play with toys, Likes to swim, Obedient, Playful, Affectionate, Intelligent, Goofy

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