Meet Ember! She is a 2 year old, 70lb black lab that was surrendered by her owner because of chasing livestock.
Personality: Ember is friendly with everyone she meets and does great with other dogs (but no cats). She enjoys social time and has even been a fan of doggy daycare, where she gets to make new friends and burn off some energy. Ember has a warm, affectionate personality and loves being part of the action without being overwhelming.
Training: Ember already has many of the basics down! She appears to be house trained and does very well in her crate—she actually loves it and sees it as her safe, cozy space. She walks nicely on a leash, making neighborhood walks enjoyable, and she rides well in the car, so she’s always ready for your next adventure.
Updates
Ember has been with us for about a week now, and she is an absolute sweetheart. She’s still settling in, but you can already see her getting more comfortable each day—relaxing more, finding her rhythm, and starting to feel at home.
She’s a naturally curious girl with a playful side that’s beginning to shine. She’s started engaging with toys, happily tossing them around without being destructive. She’s very food-motivated, which is great for training, and while her focus is still a work in progress, she’s showing lots of potential.
Ember loves being near her people and will happily follow us from room to room just to be part of whatever is going on. She soaks up attention—pets, belly rubs, you name it—and will gladly hand out kisses if you let her. She’s wonderful with people, enjoys a nice walk but is just as content lounging and napping, and really enjoys food puzzles for enrichment. She goes into her crate easily with a treat, settles quickly, and is quiet and calm once inside. She hasn’t shown any destructive behaviors—though she does have a cute habit of picking up and carrying around your things to get your attention.
On walks, Ember is generally easy to handle and keeps a nice pace. We are continuing to work on her leash skills, especially around other dogs. She can be reactive at times—barking or lunging when she feels unsure—but she also shows that she can ignore some dogs entirely, and even seems a bit intimidated by very small dogs. With consistency and guidance, she is very manageable and has a solid foundation to build on.
Overall, Ember is a loving, loyal companion who is already making great progress and will continue to blossom in the right home.
