Bear

Bear is an “outta this world” kinda pup! And though he appears well-traveled, he’s available for adoption in Texas. He is about three years old and 40 pounds. We saved Bear from a shelter after it was reported he was found watching over a litter of abandoned puppies. No one was sure if he was the … puppy-daddy or where the mother dog was, but Bear appeared to have adopted them all. Lucky Lab saved the puppies (they’ve gotten homes), and now it’s Bear’s turn to find his own family. Bear is a loving, lovable goofball who lives for pets and cuddles (and treats). Bear is house-trained and crate trained (but doesn’t need to be crated once he’s settled in). He loves his people and really wants to please. He doesn’t demand constant attention but will be right there at the slightest sign that you’re ready to give him some love. In his foster home, Bear has never chewed on anything that wasn’t a toy or a bone, doesn’t try to get on the furniture, and is generally pretty chill while at home. When he wants to play, he grabs a toy and throws it around before settling down with it. He’s currently living with eight other dogs of all sizes in his foster home (his foster mom is a dog trainer) and has never had an issue with anyone, even the old cranky ones. He can even help you with your yoga! Bear can get very excited meeting new dogs and people, but he’s learned not to jump on people; he just gets very close and sits almost on their feet, hoping for some pets. He’s also made huge progress walking on a loose leash and has been able to refocus on his handler on his own when squirrels, cats, and dogs cross his path. Bear needs the right structure and consistency to help him with his impulse control and excitement outside and with visitors, but it’s easy to do. He’d do best with an experienced adopter who has a home with a fenced-in yard. Lucky Lab requires positive reinforcement/fear-free training for all adopters and their new pooches. Bear would likely flourish with additional training. If you’re in the Austin area, you can continue working with his foster, who is a trainer. She will even give you a free session. If you’re in another area, we can help you find a trainer to set you on a path to success. Bear will add so much love and joy to your life with his happy, goofy nature. He is housebroken, neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped.

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