Beau (Obedience Trained) Labrador Retriever Mix Maryville, MO

Beau (neutered male)
4 years - Labrador mix (62lbs)
Adopted in 2022 and returned in March 2024 due to owner’s declining health

Graduated from Puppies for Parole obedience program
Housebroken
Basic obedience (walks on leash, sit, stay, down, come)
Dog friendly

Described as couch potato - affectionate - playful
Lived inside - Moderate energy
Cons: Escape artist - Jumps on people - Chews - Barks excessively - Separation anxiety - Fearful of strangers
Pros: Housebroken - Crate trained - Walks on leash - Gentle - Smart - Obedience trained - Likes grooming - Lap lover - Playful - Rides in car
Knows sit - Shake - kennel - speak (please), down
Likes ropes, squeaky toys and kongs
Good w/ women
Fair w/ men, children, other dogs
Bad w/ cats

From original intake in 2022:
Surrendered due to lack of time and space
Described as active - couch potato - affectionate
Lived inside/outside - High energy
Cons: Digs - Jumps on people - Separation anxiety - Territorial (upon first meeting)
Pros: Housebroken - Crate trained - Walks on leash - Lap lover - Playful - Rides in car
Knows sit - stay
Likes bones and play tug-o-war
Good w/ women
Fair w/ men, cats
Good w/ other dogs (but can be picky about his dog friends so a meet and greet is a must)

Update from foster family:
Beau is the best boy! He’s playing well with my dogs, does not potty in the house, sleeps in bed with me, and does not snore, and loves to lay on the couch and binge watch crime shows with me! Someone needs this boy!

Adoption Fee: $100

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Beau graduated for Puppies for Parole - an 8 week obedience training program where he learned basic commands and was potty trained.
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