Meet Ruger! He is a 5 year old, 96lb yellow lab that was surrendered after struggling with apartment living.
Personality
Ruger is one of those dogs who makes people smile wherever he goes. He is incredibly sweet, affectionate, and full of personality. Most days you’ll find him carrying a stuffed toy around the house, proudly showing off his favorite plush friend. While he loves to play and be active, he’s equally happy curling up next to his people for cuddles and attention.
He thrives on human companionship and genuinely enjoys being part of whatever his family is doing. Ruger loves meeting new people and tends to assume everyone is a friend. He’s been around children throughout his life and has always been gentle and loving with them.
An outdoor enthusiast at heart, Ruger loves swimming, hiking, exploring, and spending time outside. He would be happiest with an active family that enjoys adventures and can give him opportunities to put his energy and intelligence to good use. Despite his active side, he’s also content relaxing at home after a day of fun.
Training
Ruger is a well-trained, intelligent dog who enjoys learning and working with his people. He is house-trained and has excellent manners in the home. He knows an impressive list of commands including sit, down, stay, wait, place, touch, paw, spin, through, and over. He understands “leave it” and “off,” and his release word is “break.”
He walks reasonably well on a leash and responds especially well to consistent handling. Ruger has good recall and is eager to please, though his Labrador enthusiasm can occasionally lead to selective hearing when something exciting grabs his attention.
