Kitchener, ON - Labrador Retriever. Meet Shontay a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever

Color

Black

Age

8 years old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

50 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

**PLEASE GO TO TAFFYSLEGACY.COM/SHONTAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SHONTAY AND OUR ADOPTION PROCESS**

Shon is a 4yo Lab X. He currently lives with his foster parents in an apartment building!

Shontay has done great with the new people he has met so far (though of course there have not been a large number of them -- just passers-by in his apartment building). Indoors, as long as people are calm around him then he matches that behaviour -- he is quite indifferent to new or unknown humans. Shon loves to be near his people and shows a lot of affection once he knows you. He does not mind being touched or handled by us and even enjoys being dried off after a walk.

Outdoors, Shon is very overstimulated -- he's so distracted by every thing else around him, he doesn't have time for any humans! He has leash reactivity when he sees other dogs (becomes visibly stressed, whines, and becomes very ansty); lucky for him, his foster parents have a lot of experience and are working with him to improve in this area! He can get along well with other dogs after slow, proper introductions. Shontay is easily stressed in high-activity environments like big cities, and would not do well living in a city like Toronto.

Shon is very motivated and takes direction well. His basic obedience is coming along nicely and he will continue to thrive with further training and structure! He is a bolter, so be aware of any open doors... he'll try to make his move if he has the chance!

Here is what Shontay's foster parents have to say about him:

"Shontay is a sweet, affectionate pup who has been a fantastic co-worker during these work from home days. He is truly an angel indoors - quiet and calm, will play when you play, but will also stop when you stop. He loves to cuddle but is not pushy for attention and will only come for snuggles once he is invited. Shonny continues to open up and show more of his personality each day (which could be described as 'loveable goof'). Outdoors, Shontay gets very distracted and overstimulated with all the sights and smells. He is leash reactive to other dogs, but has already shown some improvement in his short time here! He is fantastic with training and eager to please, so with consistency and patience, Shonny could certainly learn to ignore other dogs when on leash. He is a sweet (and very very soft) little bean who will certainly make a wonderful addition to his future furever home!"

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

~50lbs (overweight)

-OK with dogs ( needs very slow proper introductions, uncomfortable/tense)

-Unknown with cats

-Unknown with kids (would do best in calm home)

-High energy

-Leash reactive to dogs, cars, bikes

-Good in crate

-Escape artist, can escape flat collars and harnesses. Good with martingale collar and slip leash

-Pulls on leash

-Very smart, loves training. Knows sit, down, crate

-Anxious disposition

-Well behaved indoors, high prey drive outdoors

-First morning Impulse: Sprint around

-Backyard behavior: sprint around