Hunter, Chocolate Labrador Retriever Male, 7 Years Old

July 16, 2018

Want a hunting dog? Looking for a dog who loves agility work?  Want a running partner? Thinking about training your dog to bring the morning paper in?  Want to perfect that softball throw?

5 years ago, Hunter would have been the perfect candidate for a search and rescue dog –  he is very focused, very motivated and LOVES to have a task – a job.  But unfortunately, at age 7, he is too “old” to start his training.  However, he is still the perfect companion for someone looking for a smart, very trainable dog who just wants to please.

Hunter is a very quick learner!  He knows sit, down, crate, stay, off, on your bed and up.  He has also been reliably trained to an invisible fence.  He is super smart and loves to play fetch and LOVES to swim. He loves chew toys, NylaBones and peanut butter stuffed Kongs. He loves to snuggle on the couch or on your lap, or is perfectly happy laying at your feet. He is crate trained and often will relax in there with door open. He has also been given free reign of the house with no problems. He is very well behaved in the car and loves to go for rides.  He responds really well when given a job or task. He regularly uses food puzzles as a treat or to eat his meals.

Hunter has lived with children, but would prefer a quieter home without young kids, as they make him a bit uneasy.  And he much prefers being an only dog!

Hunter is a very loving and loyal boy, who will be a wonderful companion for some very lucky person! Could that be you?

June 25, 2018

7 yr. old chocolate Lab Hunter started life, as his name implies, as a hunting dog who was whistle trained. He spent 3 years in that role, and then ended up with a family who knew they couldn’t provide the time and exercise he needed. So with a heavy heart, they surrendered him.

Hunter is a very quick learner! He knows sit, down, crate, stay, off, on your bed and up. He has also been reliably trained to an invisible fence. He is super smart and loves to play fetch and LOVES to swim. He loves chew toys, NylaBones and peanut butter stuffed Kongs. He loves to snuggle on the couch or on your lap, or is perfectly happy laying at your feet. He is crate trained and often will relax in there with door open. He has also been given free reign of the house with no problems. He is very well behaved in the car and loves to go for rides. He responds really well when given a job or task. He regularly uses food puzzles as a treat or to eat his meals.

Hunter has a lot of energy for his age, but settles nicely. He would do well with someone who is active and can give him consistent exercise (play ball, run, swim, etc.), after which he will happily curl up on your lap and chill.

Hunter did not spend a lot of time in his early years with dogs or kids, so he is a bit uncomfortable around both. He has lived with children, but would prefer a quieter home without young kids, as they make him a bit uneasy. And he was never properly socialized with dogs, so he needs to live in a pet free home.

Hunter is a very loving and loyal boy, who will be a wonderful companion for some very lucky person!