Meatloaf

Meet Meatloaf

One-year-old black Labrador | Sweet, goofy, and full of personality

Meatloaf is one of those dogs that makes you wonder how your home ever felt complete without him. He’s affectionate, goofy, and genuinely wonderful to live with.

He’s excellent in the car and loves going along for the ride — coffee runs, pup cups, errands, parks, and even coffee shops are all right up his alley. He’s fully house trained and crate trained, goes into his crate when asked, sleeps through the night, and doesn’t make a sound until you’re up for the day.

At home, Meatloaf is polite and well-mannered. He doesn’t counter surf and only gets on the couch if invited. He enjoys stuffies, but balls are absolutely his favorite. He’ll retrieve on repeat, drop them neatly at your feet, and has been known to carry two at a time — sometimes optimistically attempting three.

So far he sounds perfect, right? But let’s face it, nobody’s perfect, not even a dog…

On leash, Meatloaf is pretty good and enjoys his walks. He could use some fine-tuning with the right handler and needs continued training, especially when other dogs are around. He is a bit under-socialized with dogs and tends to use his voice to get their attention. This is not aggression — it’s enthusiastic, exuberant energy paired with uncertainty. His tail wags the entire time.

Because some dogs find this level of excitement overwhelming, Meatloaf is currently working with a trainer to build confidence and better canine social skills. Continued training will help him feel more comfortable navigating the world of dogs, and he’s already showing great potential.

Meatloaf would do best with an adopter who appreciates a happy, social Lab and is willing to continue his training journey. With guidance, structure, and love, he’s going to be an incredible companion.

If you are interested in meatloaf, please text his Foster advocate.