Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
For Adoption: Hayes!
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Hayes is eagerly waiting to find his forever home. He is an approximately 18 month Lab cross, weighing around 55 lbs and is fully grown. Hayes has a brindle coat with small white toes and a small white patch on his chest. He is a joyful and playful young dog who adores his people.
Originally from northern Manitoba, Hayes had to fend for himself outdoors. He is very people-oriented and gets along well with other dogs, adept at reading their cues. Hayes has a knack for sensing trouble and removes himself from tense situations. For instance, when his foster siblings engage in a barking match with the neighbor's dogs, Hayes heads for the deck and lies down, avoiding the commotion. This behavior likely contributed to his survival in Manitoba.
Hayes is smart , affectionate and loves to cuddle on the couch, sometimes resting his head on your lap. He enjoys playing with his toys, either alone or with his foster siblings, and loves a good game of chase in the backyard, showcasing his speed and agility. Hayes particularly enjoys playing tug-of-war with stuffies or a rope. As a young dog, he is still learning boundaries and needs a family that will ensure shoes and other inappropriate items are kept out of reach.
While Hayes does bark occasionally, it is not frequent. He may whine softly as if searching for something or someone. Hayes is house-trained and sits by the door when he wants to go out. Initially, he tried to mark his territory indoors but was quickly trained not to do that and has not done so since. Hayes is also crate-trained, going into his crate with the command "time for bed" and sometimes a treat. He eats his meals and sleeps in his crate at night and stays there when he cannot be supervised or when no one is home. He is comfortable and quiet in his crate.
Hayes is still getting used to car rides and is crated during travel. He is quiet and curious about his surroundings but needs more car rides to build confidence. Hayes has been given a clean bill of health by the vet, is up to date with his vaccines, and has been neutered. He is now ready to find his forever family.
Hayes would be a good fit for a family with children over fourteen. He can be mouthy when trying to get attention or play, and his adopted family will need to consistently address this behavior. Hayes knows commands such as "sit," "lie down," "stay," and "time for bed."
Hayes is a sweet young dog who loves to run and play outside. He enjoys his walks and has learned the basics of leash walking. Hayes is curious and alert on walks but does not get overly excited by wildlife, other dogs, or people. He may occasionally pull on the leash but is easily corrected. Hayes needs a fair amount of exercise to burn off his energy, requiring at least two 45-minute walks a day and some free run time in the backyard. Therefore, it is important that Hayes's new home has a fenced yard where he can run and play.
Hayes is good with the other dogs in his foster home and could live with other dogs but would be just as happy as an only dog as long as his people were home more than away. He is also good with the cat in his foster home, but his cat is dog savvy and will not run from a dog. Hayes can go to a home with a cat only if the cat is very dog savvy and wont cause a fuss or run which would elicit chasing behaviours.
We are looking for a family or person for Hayes that will commit to his training and seek the advanced classes to continue his education and socialization. The more you can do with him while he is young the better he will be. We want Hayes to live life to the fullest and be a dog that can accompany his people anywhere so advanced training classes will help with this. He is a total love of a dog looking for his forever home. If you are active, outdoorsy and looking for a good buddy for all adventures, look no further than Hayes!
Name: Hayes
ID # PDR1362
Age: 1.5yrs
Gender: male
Neutered: yes
UTD vaccines: yes
Breed: LabX
Colours: brindle
Coat length: short
House trained: yes
Special needs: no
OK with kids: teens
OK with cats: yes (dog savvy only)
Ok with dogs: yes
Status: adoptable
Microchip: yes
Size: large
Location: Ingersoll
Adoption fee: $800
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