Dusty Labrador Retriever Williamsport, PA

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617

Behavior Profile Color(s): Yellow
Yellow-May be more shy or skittish/does better in calmer environments.

Could he do well with kids? Yes, with children 16 years and older.

Could he do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis.

Has this dog lived with cats? No. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]

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Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Dusty has made notable progress. He prefers to interact with people on his terms and is reserved around unfamiliar individuals, sometimes displaying defensive behaviors. He was tolerant of handling but required treats to engage.

Dusty is naturally curious and takes time to explore his environment and the people around him before fully trusting them, which is typical for his age. He startled easily and showed tense body language; he hard-stared, waiting to see what we would do. Invitations to play made him fearful, though he showed some interest in toys. He demonstrated no resource guarding with food and appeared generally disinterested in eating.

Despite seeking distance from people, Dusty showed interest in meeting our tester dog. He was initially hesitant but approached the dog, and their interaction ended positively.