Ares

Ares is a 3.5-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever with a big heart and a love for his people. He’s a sweet, affectionate boy who absolutely adores cuddling and being close to his humans — and his eagerness to please makes him a truly rewarding companion. Ares came from a home where he didn’t have much structure or guidance, which left him feeling unsure in new situations and around unfamiliar people. Since then, he has been working closely with a professional trainer and has made incredible progress. With proper leadership and consistency, Ares shines. He’s very treat-motivated, e-collar trained, and thrives on routine, clear expectations, and ongoing engagement.<br/><br/>Ares is looking for a home that understands the importance of maintaining structure and is committed to continuing his training journey. In the right environment, he is a loyal, loving dog who will bond deeply with his family.<br/><br/>Ideal Home for Ares:<br/> • Committed to structure and continued training<br/> • Only dog, or with a calm, respectful canine companion<br/> • Someone who enjoys engagement and working with their dog<br/><br/>To help set everyone up for success, Ares will go home with two training lessons from APEX K9 Solutions, the team who has been guiding his progress.<br/><br/>If you’re looking for a devoted, affectionate dog who just needs the right leadership to thrive, Ares might be your perfect match.<br/><br/>For additional information about Ares please email Ann Hilchey: ann.hilchey@labs4rescue.org<br/><br/>Ares is being fostered in Connecticut.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We receive many questions about our adoption process from potential adopters, most of which can be answered by viewing our "Adopt a Lab" page on our full service website, (https://labs4rescue.com/adopt). We also highly encourage potential adopters to read and understand our Adoption Contract by viewing our Sample Adoption Contract (https://labs4rescue.com/forms/AdoptContract.pdf). We ask that you please take the time to thoroughly review and understand the policies and procedures outlined on our "Adopt a Lab" page and Sample Adoption Contract prior to submitting an adoption application. To expedite the process, please follow the step-by-step instructions outlined and submit an adoption application listing 3-5 dogs of interest. Please hurry as your new best friend is waiting for you!<br/><br/>ADOPTION FEES: $495 non-refundable adoption fee for all vet expenses (spay/neuter, shots, etc.) and transportation to ensure your lab gets to you in a safe, professional manner. All fees may be paid using PayPal, cashier's checks, or money orders. Labs4rescue does not accept personal checks for adoption fees. All adopters must pay their Labs4rescue adoption fee prior to the rescue shipping their dog.<br/><br/>Residents of Massachusetts or New Hampshire are required to pay an additional $125 fee, which defrays the cost of their state's mandatory 48 hour isolation and examination by a licensed veterinarian.<br/><br/>State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Animal Importer Registration # AIR 000118<br/><br/>Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Import License to Operate a Rescue Organization License # 0141<br/><br/>State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Certificate of Registration for Rescue/Category A License # 1596/1247

Ares is a 3.5-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever with a big heart and a love for his people. He’s a sweet, affectionate boy who absolutely adores cuddling and being close to his humans — and his eagerness to please makes him a truly rewarding companion. Ares came from a home where he didn’t have much structure or guidance, which left him feeling unsure in new situations and around unfamiliar people. Since then, he has been working closely with a professional trainer and has made incredible progress. With proper leadership and consistency, Ares shines. He’s very treat-motivated, e-collar trained, and thrives on routine, clear expectations, and ongoing engagement.

Ares is looking for a home that understands the importance of maintaining structure and is committed to continuing his training journey. In the right environment, he is a loyal, loving dog who will bond deeply with his family.

Ideal Home for Ares:
• Committed to structure and continued training
• Only dog, or with a calm, re

Ares is a 3.5-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever with a big heart and a love for his people. He’s a sweet, affectionate boy who absolutely adores cuddling and being close to his humans — and his eagerness to please makes him a truly rewarding companion. Ares came from a home where he didn’t have much structure or guidance, which left him feeling unsure in new situations and around unfamiliar people. Since then, he has been working closely with a professional trainer and has made incredible progress. With proper leadership and consistency, Ares shines. He’s very treat-motivated, e-collar trained, and thrives on routine, clear expectations, and ongoing engagement.

Ares is looking for a home that understands the importance of maintaining structure and is committed to continuing his training journey. In the right environment, he is a loyal, loving dog who will bond deeply with his family.

Ideal Home for Ares:
• Committed to structure and continued training
• Only dog, or with a calm, respectful canine companion
• Someone who enjoys engagement and working with their dog

To help set everyone up for success, Ares will go home with two training lessons from APEX K9 Solutions, the team who has been guiding his progress.

If you’re looking for a devoted, affectionate dog who just needs the right leadership to thrive, Ares might be your perfect match.
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