Barney
Male Senior Labrador Retriever
Meet Barney! He is a sweet, easy-going eight-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Barney came to WCLRR when his owner had to move into a...
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Meet Barney! He is a sweet, easy-going eight-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Barney came to WCLRR when his owner had to move into a retirement home and couldn't take Barney with him. Barney has had a senior wellness exam with good results, although he does need to lose some weight. Barney is a low-to-medium-energy dog. He was overweight when he came to WCLRR, and his foster is helping him lose weight through food management and getting more exercise. Barney enjoys visiting the dog park and meeting new people. He will play fetch briefly, then be ready to move on to another activity. Barney enjoys soft toys but is still trying to figure out what to do with hard toys and quickly loses interest in them. He has shown interest in the pool but has yet to go in. Barney loves being with his people and is a Velcro dog, following his people everywhere. Barney is unaware of his size and thinks he is a lap dog! Barney is a big cuddler who wants love and to sit in your lap. He loves going on car rides with his people, even if it means he's going to the vet! He was very well-behaved at the veterinarian's office. Barney is being fostered along with two small dogs, and they get along very well. Barney is just as sweet as they come and even lets small dogs take his toys! He is respectful of them and hasn't shown any resource-guarding issues. Barney was shy and submissive when he came to WCLRR, but he has begun to come out of his shell and get more animated. Barney would not eat when he first came to foster, so his foster hand-fed him for a bit. Now that he is more comfortable, Barney eats independently with praise and encouragement. His new family should be patient with him as he settles into his new home. Barney knows "sit," "wait," "no," and good boy. He is house-trained and hasn't had any accidents in his new home. Barney is leash trained, although he will pull at first on walks to the dog park until he's had his exercise. However, once he's been out, he will settle down and walk calmly with his person. Barney sleeps on a dog bed in his foster's bedroom. He sleeps quietly through the night and waits for his people to get up in the morning. Barney's ideal home would be with an individual, couple, or family that gives him lots of love and attention and has a secure yard to hang out. He would enjoy being in a home where someone is around most of the time, although his foster has left him alone with two other dogs for short periods, and they were all fine. He loves car rides and would enjoy accompanying his family on errands and other trips. Small children might be too much for Barney, but older kids are OK. Barney has met children at the park and does well with them. Barney is neutered, is current on his vaccines, and is microchipped. If you are interested in Barney and have already been approved to adopt, please email ADOPT@WCLRR.ORG and put "BARNEY" in the subject line, explaining why he is an excellent fit for your family. If you still need to complete an adoption application with WCLRR, please click HERE. If you have been approved to adopt with WCLRR, follow the instructions given during your home interview (and in this bio) explaining how to request being considered to adopt this dog. This dog is being fostered in INDIAN WELLS, CA. You are responsible for driving to that location to adopt this dog.
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