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Posted over 4 years ago
| Updated over 3 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Husky
Color
Black
Age
5 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
67 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
RICO
Rico is about 1 1/2 years old and 67 pounds. He is healthy, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Rico probably has a touch of Husky in his heritage. His tail gives him away!
Rico has really blossomed in his foster home. When he first came to us, he was terrified and would hardly move at all. Now he is happy, very bouncy and silly! Rico is nicely crate and house trained now. He likes his kennel and is a good boy... no barking when kenneled. Rico walks beautifully on the leash. He still needs training to keep his feet on the ground and not jump! Rico is very food motivated, so we use that positive motivation to train him.
Rico likes to go for walks, run around the back yard and hang out inside. He loves to splash in the doggie pool, too! Rico will fit well in a young, active adult home rather than with children.
Rico is a good boy with most other dogs, but he cannot handle a whole park full of dogs. It is too stressful for him. He does well one on one with other dogs. In his foster home, he wrestles and rough houses with a puppy that bites his ears and legs. He is a lot more tolerant than we expected!
When he is in a new environment, Rico tends to become shy and nervous. It will be important for him to have an owner who will SLOWLY take him out to explore new places and assure him that he is safe. Rico is very loyal to those that love him and take care of him. At first Rico can be aloof and not very affectionate with people that he does not know. With a little time (and trust) he will become your best friend! Rico loves to sleep with his people and will cuddle before going to sleep and before getting out of bed in the morning.
If you live in the DFW area and are interested in adopting Rico, please see our web site for adoption information at www.LoneStarLabRescue.org Our adoption fee is $295 plus tax.
*** IF THIS LISTING IS ACTIVE, THEN RICO IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ***
