Labrador Retriever and Husky Dogs Available for Adoption in Watertown, Connecticut

Cooper Boy is the sweetest thing! He is around 1.7 years old. He was recently returned to us after being with his previous family for over a year. Unfortunately, he and the other dog in the home had clashing personalities and it just became too much. He's in foster care now and doing really well. Here is an assessment from a local trainer..

Cooper is a very loving, eager to please, highly trainable dog. He has excellent foundational skills including sit, down, place, leave it, wait, and responded well to training I did with him. Cooper has a need for engagement and exercise, so he would do best with someone who is able to not only exercise him physically, but mentally with enrichment toys and activities. Cooper could even excel at different sports such as nosework, agility, obedience as he is very smart and attentive to the handler (and food!)

Cooper would do best as an only dog, but could potentially be homed with another dog depending on the other dog’s demeanor and I would highly recommend continued training to ensure a positive relationship. Cooper has a high prey drive, so he should not be placed in a home with cats unless they can be completely separate or commit to behavioral training. Cooper does display mild resource guarding behaviors towards humans, so I would recommend he not be placed in a home with children, unless the family is able to put management strategies in place and the children can respect Cooper’s space. He also does not display severe resource guarding, and with behavior training, this could be eliminated altogether. Otherwise - absolutely wonderful with people. Cooper is currently engaging in aggressive behaviors and resource guarding towards the family’s other dog, who is submissive and does not initiate altercations. My assessment is that Cooper is not inherently
aggressive or even dominant, but has practiced behaviors that he can get away with, due to the other dog being more submissive. With a dog who gives fair corrections and is more confident, paired with training to ensure safety, my professional opinion is he would be able to get along with another dog in the home.

Cooper is spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and current on flea/tick and heartworm preventative. All dogs 6 month + receive a Proheart 6 injection at the time of their heartworm test. This provides heartworm prevention for 6 months from the time of that injection. This dog has tested negative for heartworms. The adoption fee is $450 if your adoption is prepaid and final prior to your dog's arrival. An additional $50 will be charged on dogs that are adopted at an event, or foster home. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with CT HB 5368.

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If you are a MA resident, your new family member is required to go through a mandatory 48 hour quarantine period at our Woburn MA isolation facility. Your new family member will be dropped off by our transport on Thursday and will be ready for you to pick him/her up on Saturday between 11 am-1 pm. An additional $100 fee will be added for any dogs picked up from the Woburn MA quarantine facility. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with MA Order 405-CD-12 and Order 1-AHO-05.

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The husky breed is renowned for its striking appearance, characterized by piercing eyes and a thick double coat. These medium sized, energetic dogs are known for their friendly and outgoing personalities, making them wonderful companions for active families. Originally bred for sledding and endurance in cold climates, huskies are intelligent and independent, often displaying a strong prey drive. Proper training and regular exercise are crucial to keep these playful and social animals happy and well adjusted.

The Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile dog breed known for its friendly demeanor and high intelligence. These dogs are often used as guide dogs for the visually impaired, search and rescue dogs, and excellent family pets. Labradors are known for their great sense of smell, strong build, and love of water, making them exceptional hunters and swimmers. With their loyal and loving nature, Labradors have rightfully earned their reputation as one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.

CPR was formed by Director Molli Bowen in 2004 to assist the unwanted and homeless dogs and puppies in West...