Dog Summary
Name: Di
Location: Carleton Place, ON
Age: 16 months
Breed: Labrador Retriever (Black)
Sex: Female, Spayed
Home behaviour: Di is a loving and affectionate dog who enjoys being part of the family. She is excellent in her crate and sees it as her own cozy retreat. She loves cuddling, belly rubs, and spending quality time with her people. Di can occasionally be mouthy when excited, but this has improved significantly as she has matured.
Good with dogs: Yes, with proper introductions and boundaries. Di enjoys other dogs but can sometimes be overly enthusiastic and may need guidance to ensure interactions remain appropriate.
Good with cats: Yes
Good with kids: Yes, with supervision and continued training due to her enthusiasm and energy level.
Adoption fee: $1500
About Di
Di is an affectionate, playful, and intelligent Labrador who approaches life with enthusiasm. She loves making new friends, going on adventures, and spending time with her family. Whether she's chasing a toy, learning something new, or soaking up belly rubs on the couch, Di puts her whole heart into everything she does.
While Di has many wonderful qualities, she ultimately found that guide dog training wasn't the right fit for her. She can become overwhelmed by significant changes in her environment and prefers a lifestyle that offers more predictability and less pressure.
She's happiest when she can build strong relationships with her people and enjoy activities that allow her fun-loving personality to shine.
A good fit for me is…
- An active family who is looking for a smart, energetic companion to share adventures with.
- Di would thrive in a home that can provide structure, consistency, and continued positive reinforcement training.
- Di is not ideally suited for busy city living and would likely be happiest in a quieter environment where she can feel comfortable and confident.
- Because she is highly food motivated and eager to engage with her people, she has tremendous potential for continued learning and could excel in dog sports, retrieving games, scent work, or other fun activities that keep her mind and body busy.
My personality traits are...
- Affectionate and cuddly
- Playful and fun-loving
- Highly intelligent
- Food motivated and eager to learn
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Loves retrieving and interactive games
- Loyal and people-oriented
- Sensitive when overwhelmed
- Enjoys having a safe space to relax and recharge
Training notes
Di has a strong foundation and responds very well to positive reinforcement training, especially when treats are involved. She has shown excellent progress in areas that have been consistently worked on and forms strong bonds with her handlers.
Areas for continued development include:
- Improving leash manners, as she can pull when excited
- Building confidence and adaptability in new situations
- Continuing to develop appropriate social skills with other dogs
- Learning to work through moments when she decides she would rather not continue a walk
- Reinforcing calm behaviours when excited
Di is a bright dog with lots of potential and a genuine love of learning. With patience, consistency, and plenty of opportunities to channel her energy, she will make a wonderful companion for an active family looking for a loyal best friend and adventure buddy.