Max

Max(47) is the quintessential Labrador Retriever:  Very loving and
playful with a sweet, gentle temperament, not a mean bone in his body, and
providing a good bit of comic relief.  Foster Family loves this
boy!  He easily transitioned into the home and quickly learned the
family schedule.  Max is always pleased to greet anyone coming in the
door.  At 110 pounds, he is unaware of his size and would like to join
anyone for a strong (possible knock over) snuggle.  Max is crate and
house trained and knows how to use a doggie door.  Max is also
trustworthy in the home, not touching a single human item while in
foster.  Max is pleased to eat, but is a little too excited at
mealtime.  He eats from a slow feeding bowl so that he does not inhale
his food.  He also has a super-fast alligator chomp, so giving Max a
snack should only be from the palm of your hand.   Max does not
jump on people, but does jump around at dinnertime.  He has an internal
clock and will start reminding an hour before dinnertime, trying to con an
earlier meal.  Max is on a daily medication of Apoquel to keep his
allergies at bay.  He understands and follows the command
"stay" very well.  Foster Family has not figured out if he was
taught other commands, so some training is going to be in order to make Max
the perfect companion.  He does, however, stop whatever he is doing with
a strong "hey" or "no."   He loves walks but is
a very strong pull on the leash.  He loves and is well behaved on car
rides.  Max loves a good game of tug-o-war or a nice long session with a
Nylabone.  Max has lived with cats and after an initial introduction,
leaves them alone.  His size and exuberance were initially a lot for the
Foster Family cats, but the cats soon realized that Max posed no threat and
we have since been living in harmony. 

Max was an owner turn-in to DLRR because he needed TPLO surgery and his
family could no longer afford his care.  TPLO surgery (comparison: 
ACL repair in humans) is a common but extensive surgery:  A cut is made
into the top of the dog's shin bone, the bone is then rotated and
anchored in place with hardware, followed by an 8-12 week recovery.  Max
has been in foster care since June, had surgery in July, and is now fully
recovered.  He was an excellent, cooperative patient.  This sweet
boy is very content to be next to his human at all times.   If you
think you would fit with Max's lifestyle, please contact his foster