Bear is a Lab mix and is about 6 months old. He came to us after his owner enlisted in the military and was unable to find him a good home. He is potty trained, good with children (having been around children between the ages of 4 and 18) and other dogs, and just has an awesome personality. He will greet you at the door, tail wagging - just so happy you are home. He dances when it is time for dinner and will lay by your side as long as you let him. He gives lots of kisses and loves to have his head and belly scratched. He is potty and crate trained. He sits and lays down on command, will sometimes give you five when you ask him and likes to play fetch. He is very trainable, only needing a "people" who has time for him, who he can love, that will love him back.

 

He does have a bit of a chewing habit that we have tried to break. I think it is more because our dog tries to be dominant of Bear and steals his toys even when he has his own (my dog apparently doesn’t like to share), so I think his habit is only because he is anxious for something to play with. He is crate trained, and when it is time for bed, will go to his room when you tell him where for the most part he sleeps through the night. He is a barker, but mostly when he is lonely and wants out of his crate, or when he hears a noise in his territory.

 

He really is a sweet little dog and I know that whoever adopts him will enjoy his company.

 

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.