West Point / Ulises / Winston
Male Adult Labrador Retriever (mixed) 60 Large
Are you looking for a loyal, fun and intelligent companion to join you on all of your Colorado adventures? Look no further than Winston!...
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Are you looking for a loyal, fun and intelligent companion to join you on all of your Colorado adventures? Look no further than Winston! 🏔️ 🐶 Personality | Winston is described as gentle, submissive and loving ❤️ He lives for adventure -- car rides, hikes, swimming in the creek -- you name it and he'll be there! Winston is very intelligent and knows a lot of cool tricks like sit, lay down, roll over, play dead and load up. His recall is top notch too! 👏 His trainer says he is one of the most eager to please dogs she has ever worked with. Winston has suffered from anxiety in the past, mostly related to the crate, but has made a lot of progress thanks to his trainer and foster mom 😇 His previous home was in the heart of Denver with lots of noises and people passing by. We believe this added to his anxiety as he seems much calmer and relaxed at his foster home in a suburban area. Winston will do best in a home with a yard and a dog door so he can go in or out as he pleases ☀️🌳 He should not be in a home that requires him to be crated. This triggers his anxiety. Winston is definitely a people dog. He LOVES to be close to his humans as much as possible 🥰 Because he is so well behaved and professionally trained, you can take him just about anywhere and that is what he prefers! Grabbing a beer on a patio? Winston can join 🍻 Time for a family hike? Don't leave Winston behind 🐕🦺 Need to run to the grocery store? If the temperature is right, Winston will chill in the car 🚙 Other Dogs | Winston is very dog friendly. He is currently in a foster home with other dogs of varying sizes 🐶 He will play with the playful ones and avoid the not-so-playful ones. He watches the other dogs and follows their lead. Winston should go to a home with another dog or two as he is more comfortable when left alone if he's with his "pack." Cats | Winston should be in a home without cats. He does not respect their boundaries. He has lived around livestock like cows, chickens and pigs without issue. Children | His current foster has young children that he really enjoys, especially the daughter! He loves anyone that will snuggle with him. Winston will make a fabulous family dog! Training | His previous adopter spent months working on his anxiety with a professional trainer. During this time, he learned basically any command you can imagine 📚 He recalls, knows fun tricks, walks on the leash like a pro, and stays pretty well but could use some more work. He is potty trained as well 😁 Winston is extremely motivated with food and enjoys "working" so training comes naturally to him. He would be a great dog to learn and work agility courses. Or an extra farm hand to keep you company on long days 🚜 Leash | Winston LOVES walks! He went to so many cool places with his previous adopter 😍 He loves to get out and see the world whether it is a local park or big hike in the Rockies ⛰️ He does not tug or zig zag on leash. He walks nicely beside you and respects others as they pass 👍 Activity Level | Overall, Winston is a fairly chill dog. He can become energetic when playing with other dogs but really prefers to just hang around his people. He does not fetch or destroy toys. His favorite activity is hiking, running or long walks. Story | He was originally found in Mexico as a stray. After spending time in a foster home there, Winston traveled to Colorado to become a Mile High Lab. He was adopted shortly after and spent almost a year with his adopter. Winston experienced a lot of anxiety in the home and was ultimately returned to MHLM to hopefully find a home better suited for his needs. We have seen a big change in Winston's overall temperment and behavior since moving him to a new environment! Health Notes | Winston is up to date on vaccines, neutered and heartworm NEGATIVE. Although Winston has some quirks, we have learned his "issues" do not carry over to every environment. We are confident he will thrive in a home with the right adopters. Please don't hesitant to ask us questions about this handsome boy. We want him to succeed! 💕 Adoption Donations | Our adoption donations are $475 for dogs 8 weeks to 1 year, $425 for 1-6 years, $375 for dogs 7-10 years, and $250 for 11+ years of age. Purebred dogs regardless of age are $525. These minimum donations help to defer the costs of initial vet care, food, and supplies while in foster care that currently average over $700 per dog). Meeting Dogs | Foster dogs may have meet & greets by appointment to approved applicants only. To become an approved applicant - please complete the application process. Please know | Available dogs are updated as soon as possible and we do our best to keep it up-to-date, but occasionally dogs shown may become unavailable without notice due to a pending adoption. We encourage you to put in an application even if you don't see your new family member currently, as once you are approved, we can place you on the waiting list for first priority on the selection of the dogs we do bring in. That means you can often meet a dog upon transport arrival and adopt before they even make it to this page! We can not guarantee that a dog you wish to adopt is available by the time your adoption application is submitted, processed, and approved. Your application is good for 90 days from the time of approval for any dog as long as it is a good fit for your family and your lifestyle.
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