Moose - ADOPTED
Meet the Puppy
Moose and his sister, were dumped in a rural area in the outskirts of town, a popular puppy dumping ground. A woman living on a larger property in this area found the puppies exploring her land. Both Moose and his sister were recently dumped, as they were in good shape. They had full healthy bellies, no worms, no fleas. We were thankful they found their way to this home, and thankful the woman reached out for help. She grew attached to Moose’s sister, but surrendered Moose to our care.
Details
Nicknames: Moose
Age: 14-18 weeks (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 30lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 60-90lbs *His weight is a large range because we are not sure of his exact age, and he’s growing like a weed.
Gender: Male
Breed: Field Lab/ABPT/Great Pyr/Who-Knows-What-Else
Shedding: Is medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.
Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes
Temperament
Moose is a close to a pure bred field Labrador Retriever as we ever did see. He’s playful, goofy, funny, curious, easy going, and a food hoarder. Moose is on the easy going, and loves to play with other pups, but is very respectful if one of the adults dogs grumbles and groans at him. He happily walks away and plays by himself. He loves people, and flops right onto his back when any human comes near, desperate for belly rubs. He has a blast cooling off in the baby pool and splashing around!
Like a typical lab, he’s food crazy. He eats each meals like it is his first and last. Just try putting his food bowl in his crate, it is like taming a wild bull because he is just SO excited! He will definitely need a slow feeder to slow his roll. Don’t let his puppy eyes fool you, he eats plenty, but will happily con you for more food. He gets a little grumbly when another dog walks by his crate while he’s eating, but is easily redirected with a firm, “no.”
He is a typical puppy with his foster kids, playful when they want to play with him, and uninterested when they had to do homework. He’d love to have some human kids to keep him busy.
Like many similar pups we have had in the past, Moose has a big personality, and without structure, he’ll happily take over the house!
Needs
Make no mistake, Field Labs are not English Labs. They are energetic, active, and extremely smart and manipulative. Moose will be best suited to an to an active family or couple, willing to give them regular walks, runs, trails, and adventures, and plenty of playtime. They should continue socialization with other dogs through puppy play dates.
Moose needs a strong pack leader, because he’ll happily push his way to get what he wants, like more food.
Moose will need a back yard. Traditional fencing is NOT required.
Moose would love dog siblings or friends. He loves to play, and wants to be everyone’s friend!
Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.
As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!
Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.
Crate/Potty Training
All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.
We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!
Vetting
All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:
Spayed/Neutered
Microchipped
Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)
Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative
Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative
Dewormed
*Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.
Adopters immediate responsibility will include:
Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter
Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter
Cost
$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG
NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date
APRIl - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!
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