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NB: We do not rehome interstate or to applicants under 25. It is our policy not to rehome dogs in the Sunraysia area. As rescue groups have transported thousands of homeless dogs from Mildura and Sunraysia pounds over the last decade, we do not intend to send any back there.

Breed: Male  Labrador Retriever
DOB: 14/04/2018
Weight: 50 kgs
Location: St Albans Park

Buddy Celestino AKA Teddy is friendly and very people-oriented. He loves attention and enjoys interacting with both people and other dogs.

Buddy  is a strong dog with a lot of enthusiasm for life. He can become overly excited at times around food, doors, visitors or other dogs but  responds well to cues and correction.

He is not fearful or aggressive and greets everyone with a full bum wag. He is the happiest of boys. He loves soft toys but not balls.  He can be naughty and steal things he shouldn’t but is so cheeky it’s hard to be angry with him.  He is learning new skills like impulse control.

In the home, Buddy does best with structure and supervision. He needs help learning boundaries around food, bins and doorways as he can be opportunistic when things are left within reach.  Already he has learnt to sit and wait whilst his food bowl is put down, to wait at road crossings whilst out walking and that he is not allowed on the loungeroom couch.  He’s improving on barging through doors.  He just doesnt appreciate his size.

With other dogs, Buddy is very socialable  but at times is unsure of his status and may try to mount the other dog for dominance. But he responds well to correction, both human and doggy, and settles quickly. He has spent most of his life living with another dog, so he would enjoy this situation again.

Buddy’s behaviour around people is very friendly. He greets everyone with enthusiasm and warmth. Because of his size and excitement he can be a bit much for younger children so a home with adults or 12yo+ children would suit him best.

Overall, Buddy is an adorable, loving, engaging dog with a lot of potential. With clear structure, consistent training and an experienced, calm handler he will continue to improve and thrive in his forever home. He just wants to be loved and he deserves it.

Microchip Number: 956000006455153
Source Number: RE120211
 

All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped, wormed and flea treated. All necessary vet work such as dentals, surgery, eye treatment is also carried out. We are no longer heartworm testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.