Buck - Black Labrador Retriever and Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Alma, Wisconsin

Meet Buck - The Playful One-Year-Old Who Still Thinks He's a Lap Dog

Buck may be a year old, but nobody has convinced him that he's too big to be somebody's lap puppy.

If there's a lap available, Buck is willing to give it a try.

He's an affectionate, energetic, happy-go-lucky guy who loves to play, give kisses, and spend time with his people. He's goofy, easygoing, and enthusiastic about life-with an especially adorable little play pounce when he's ready for some fun.

Buck Loves:

-Walks
-Playing fetch
-Tug toys
-Playing with other dogs
-Playing with toys
-Giving kisses
-Getting attention
-Being close to his people
-Trying to be a lap dog
-Anything that involves playtime

Buck's Favorite Thing:

Playing-and then loving on his people.

Buck is an active young dog who genuinely enjoys having fun.

Give him a toy, start a game of fetch, bring out the tug, or give him another dog to play with and he's ready to go.

But underneath all that puppy enthusiasm is an incredibly affectionate dog.

Buck loves giving kisses and being close to his people.

Sometimes he forgets how big he is and decides the obvious solution is to climb into your lap.

Technically, he may not fit.

Buck does not consider this relevant information.

That Playful Little Pounce

Buck has an especially cute way of initiating play.

He pounces.

Combine that with his goofy personality and general enthusiasm, and Buck is the kind of dog who can make ordinary playtime pretty entertaining.

He's energetic and excitable, but he's also described as easygoing and happy-go-lucky.

Buck may initially be shy and bark when meeting someone new. Give him a little time to settle in, and you'll get to see the playful, affectionate dog underneath.

Buck Already Has Some Great Skills

For a young dog, Buck already has an impressive foundation.

He's house trained and crate trained, and his leash manners are excellent.

Buck knows:

Sit
Down
Stay
Come
Crate

He may jump when he's excited, so continued reinforcement of polite greetings will be helpful.

Otherwise, no significant behavioral concerns were reported.

Dogs, Cats & Kids

Buck loves other dogs and enjoys having canine playmates.

He coexists well with cats.

He's also good with children.

That combination could make Buck a great candidate for a family looking for a young, social dog who can join a home with both two-legged and four-legged family members.

A Few Things to Know:

-Approximately one year old
-Medium to high energy
-House trained
-Crate trained
-Excellent leash manners
-Knows Sit, Down, Stay, -Come, and Crate
-May initially be shy
-May bark when first meeting someone
-May jump when excited
-Loves other dogs
-Coexists well with cats
-Good with children
-Food motivated
-Toy motivated
-Loves attention
-Very affectionate
-Playful and energetic
-Easygoing and happy-go-lucky
-Loves giving kisses
-Occasionally forgets that he isn't lap-dog sized

Great Activities for Buck:

-Neighborhood walks
-Fetch
-Tug
-Playing with dog friends
-Outdoor adventures
-Training games
-Toy time
-Family activities
-Active play sessions
-Relaxing at home after he's gotten his energy out
-Practicing his signature pounce
-Attempting to fit his entire body onto your lap

Best Match:

-Active or outdoorsy adopters
-Patient families
-Families with children
-Homes with other friendly dogs
-Homes with cats
-Someone who enjoys playing and interacting with their dog
-A family looking for a young dog who already has some great training
-Someone who wants an affectionate companion as much as an adventure buddy

Three Words That Describe Buck Best:

Energetic
Playful
Loving

Foster Location:

Mondovi, WI

Meet & Greet Availability:
Buck's foster is happy to meet approved adopters.

Buck's background is listed as Star Trained. Beyond that, additional history wasn't provided, so we won't make assumptions about his story before rescue.

What we do know is the dog standing in front of us now.

Buck is a playful one-year-old with a solid training foundation, excellent leash manners, and plenty of enthusiasm for life. He loves dogs, lives well with cats, is good with kids, and has enough personality to keep his future family smiling.

He's still young. He's still goofy. And sometimes he still has absolutely no concept of his own size.

But when Buck climbs into your lap and starts handing out kisses, you may decide there's no reason to correct him about that last part.

Ready to meet Buck? Visit www.tailsofhopewi.org to submit an application.

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