Albert

Puppy

Adopted

Albert's Story

Pets location (City)	Innisfail
Dog’s Name	Albert
Breed Guess	Lab Mix
Health?	Neutered
Approximate age	Est March 10, 2022
Approximate Weight	Still Growing- Current weight ~50 pounds+
Energy Level?	Enjoys playing with toys High Energy-Requires long walks, dedicated to regular activity Easily Settles, relaxes Needs training/management
Socialization	Sweet and social
How does this animal behave around men?	Loves men
How does this animal behave around women?	Loves women
How does this animal behave around children? Check all that apply:	Has not spent time around small children, should be ok with respectful kids and supervision.
How does this animal behave around dogs? Check all that apply:	Yes, has lived with dogs Needs another dog for companionship/support Very social with other dogs Enjoys playing with other dogs
This animal has been introduced to: Check all that apply:	Small Animals-Not recommended Birds (Domestic Farm)- Not recommened High prey drive Suited for farm/acreage Would be good on acreage with no small animals
How does this animal behave around strange dogs or other animals? Check all that apply: Check all that aply	Does well with other dogs in the house
DOGS: How does this dog behave around OTHER DOGS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Lets the other dog take it. Muscles tense when other dog approaches. Gobbles the food faster. Mostly good at sharing but occasionally decides an item is of value
DOGS: How does this dog behave around HUMANS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Lets you take it. Posture is relaxed, no muscles tensed. Gobbles the food faster. Trades for treats easily
How does this animal behave around cats?	Has not been around cats/recommend no cat home
Feeding Requirements?	Puzzle bowl/food dispensing toy recommended Requires separate feeding space No special requirements
Leash/Collar training?	Already wearing a collar and used to it Learning about walks and loving it Working on developing better skills on leash
Being left alone?	Needs to be contained to a small area but gaining more freedom with trust Will find items that are fun to chew. He is teething still.
House training?	Working on it and doing great for a puppy his/her age Housebroken- need routine Can hold it overnight Contained to xpen when alone/night. Lots of outside time
Fences?	Needs a fence at least 4 feet high
Car rides?	Loves the car, rides great. Sits in back seat Jumps right in Needs help to get into car but likes to ride
Nail trimming?	Does great Does well, but wiggly
Any additional comments regarding temperament that haven’t been covered by the questions above?	Albert and Elliot are being fostered together and are littermates. They are enjoying the country life in their foster home and live in a house with 5 other dogs so are well socialized, but have not had other introductions to other dogs or animals. New owners should prioritize socialization as they have spent the large majority of their time in the county so city sights and smells will be new/unfamiliar but they adjust well with proper coaching. They are big rough-and-tumble wrestlers with each other, and although adopting littermates is generally not advised, these two are extremely bonded and very in sync with each other. If they are not adopted together the new home absolutely must have another dog who is of similar energy and play style. They must have an active owner and a yard.
Profile Information	Albert is such a sweet dog! He has an old soul and is a gentleman. He can be a noodle for belly rubs and love to snuggle. ALL DOGS are lap sized 🙂 While he loves to rough and tumble with his brother (who seems like his other half) he also has an off switch and will settle after play sessions. He has lived as part of a large group of dogs so he really needs the companionship of another dog who can play and keep up with him. He can be a little slower than Elliot to take hints when the other dog has had enough but otherwise communicates well. He is excellent offleash, loves water and splashing, finds things to chew and loves his toys. He sleeps in an xpen at night, and while we are away and for eating. He is not a barky dog but will alert bark. Albert would do well with a home that will continue his training and socializing, and we recommend taking him through puppy classes to assist with this. He already knows sit, down, go to bed, outside and is well mannered for nail trims. He’s a really nice boy who would do well in a family with another dog (must have!), who is active (camping, hiking, long walks) or lives on an acreage as he is already used to this life but could adjust to the city too. He’s a growing boy who will be a large size. Albert came into care with his littermates as surrenders from a recent Canadian Animal Task Force Spay/Neuter clinic. His adoption fee is $298 He is neutered, chipped, dewormed, and due had to restart his vaccinations so has his first vaccines and rabies.