Hey world! I’m Indie, a 6-month old chocolate Lab. I’m full of puppy love, playfulness, and energy. I’m crate trained and house trained. What a perfect combo – the best of puppy fun without all the mess of puppy training. Here’s some things to know about me:

• I am very food motivated but have good manners. This means treats are a great training reward, but I don’t have any food aggression or show resource guarding.
• I am smart and a quick learner – I came into my foster home only knowing “sit” and “shake”. I have learned “outside”, “go to your place”, “crate”, and “off” in just a few weeks.
• I LOVE pool time. Within minutes of arriving at my foster home I discovered the pool and I want to swim every day… it’s just so much fun!
• I love other dogs and do well around them. My foster family has 2 resident Labs and I like to play with them. I don’t really bark at other dogs when we walk by them at the park, but I notice them. I think I’d like to play with them!
• I don’t pull on a leash but I could use some training to walk in a straight line instead of a zig-zag.
• My bark is loud but I don’t really bark much – I don’t bark at people coming to the door, etc but occasionally I will ‘speak’ with my bark. My foster family thinks it’s cute and silly.
• I’m really good at crate time. If you leave the house I’ll just nap in my crate. But, if you’re home and put me in my crate, I may get a little whiny because I’d rather hang out with you than spend time in my crate.
• I’ve almost outgrown my chewing phase – I made confetti out of 1 tissue box and gnawed on a charger cord. Oops!
• I’m pretty fearless – storms don’t bother me, the doorbell doesn’t bother me. I’m a happy and curious gal.
• My foster family thinks my previous owners let me up on the sofa because I love the couch. They taught me “off” so I don’t go up on the sofa, which means I am ready to find a forever home whether you let me on the furniture or not.
• I haven’t been around cats but I’ve been around many other dogs, people of all ages (as young as 3), and I do well with all people and dogs. My foster family doesn’t think I have a ‘prey drive’ as I haven’t minded the stray cat or birds we’ve seen on walks, but I have started to notice birds in the yard. I don’t bother them but I notice them.

Fun fact: my foster family hosted a pool party for me. I enjoyed it so much. Their 2 resident black Labs enjoyed it, and so did some extended family with a Chocolate Lab + German Shorthaired Pointer. When they came over for the party, it kinda felt like an instant connection… maybe I am mixed with a GSP? Hmm… my foster family can’t actually confirm this as they haven’t done a DNA test, but when I stood next to the Chocolate Lab and GSP, there were quite the similarities in our mannerisms and looks. I even run like the GSP. If nothing else, their awesomeness rubbed off on me. 😉 What a fun day that was!

Anyways… if you’re looking for a playful puppy who’s full of energy and love, comes with basic training, and is ready to learn some more, I’m your girl. I’d thrive in a home that’s moderately active (I am great at running with my foster mom), and yet I can also do some cuddly nap times. My dream home would have a pool or at least be able to take me swimming somewhere – this isn’t necessary, but totally a dream. Reach out to my foster family if you want to meet me!