Meet Aries! He is a 1 year old, 60lb black lab mix that was found stray in West Virginia.
Personality: Aries is a fun-loving black Lab mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This happy, energetic pup is always ready for his next adventure, whether it’s a game of fetch, a walk around the neighborhood, or simply spending time with his favorite people. He absolutely loves attention and is happiest when he’s included in the action.
Toys are one of his favorite things, and he’s always excited to carry one around or invite you to play. His joyful spirit and goofy personality are sure to keep a smile on your face.
Training: As a young dog, Aries is still learning the ropes and will benefit from continued training and consistency. He’s eager to engage with people and has all the potential to become an incredible companion with a little guidance. Like most puppies and adolescent dogs, he’s still working on his manners, but with positive reinforcement, regular exercise, and plenty of playtime, Aries is sure to thrive. He’s ready to find a family that will help him grow into the amazing dog he’s meant to be.
Updates
Foster update
Aries took a few days to finally settle. He is a high-energy, smart and sweet boy.
He plays gently, takes treats gently, and is always up for a walk or play. He definitely seems trained; he’s an expert at fetch, he brings you the ball, drops it on command, and knows sit and down. He doesn’t have a long attention span or much focus, but it’s most likely due to his ongoing adjustment.
He was very anxious during the first couple of days, reacting to every sound and following us around. He is doing better now but is still building his confidence.
Other than that, he walks well on the leash, is a stick connoisseur, is friendly with dogs, does seem to want to chase small animals, but backed off the neighborhood cat very quickly after it hissed pointedly. He is very friendly with all people, but does have some guarding instincts and barks at people passing our house on the street. He goes into the crate by himself (with some treat motivation) and settles well for the night. He loves playing fetch and sniffing around on walks. Not a super big cuddler, but will try to squeeze himself behind you on the couch when you’re sitting down.
He is, overall, a very very good boy!
