MULLIGAN Labrador Retriever Charlotte, NC

Please contact foster parent at kristencoughlin@earthlink.net crate trained - He actually has shown signs of separation anxiety, so were starting to work on that with training. While hes actually quite comfortable in/around the crate, he starts to bark and tunnel once left alone. He will enter the crate on his own when the door is left open, so it seems like the anxiety is more so the issue than the crate itself. house broken - Mulligan seems to be fully housebroken. play style/energy level (lot of walks vs chill dog) - He is great about settling once he realizes its time to relax. If you sit down on the couch, hell pretty quickly lay down at your feet and take a nap. That being said, he loves being active and going to walks. Hes playful and energetic, but not out of control. if they know any commands (if so, what) - Mulligan knows sit and stay. Hes far more motivated to perform these commands if theres a treat involved, though. Hes smart and picks up quick. Weve taught him to sit at crosswalks and at doors until we tell him okay! how they walk on a leash (do they pull/need a harness vs loose leash w/ no pulling) - We didnt notice any pulling at first, but as hes gotten more settled, its come out a bit. The harness helps, so I would recommend that over just a collar. if they're good with cats/kids/other dogs, etc - We havent had him around other dogs yet outside of sidewalk interactions (at a distance) while hes out on a walk. Hes recovering from kennel cough, so once that clears up we may try him around other dogs; however, hes shown some signs of leash aggression, so we want to be cautious. Hes so sweet though, so I know it probably comes from fear and anxiety. No idea about cats or kids yet. anything else fun or unique about the dog - He loves to hug and will (very very gently) hop up to give you some love. He loves treats so much that when you tell him to sit for a treat hell sit back so fast his booty slides across the floor. He curls up SO tight sometimes when he lays down that youd swear you have a burnt croissant laying in your living room. He loves riding in the car and is a very well behaved passenger.