Dog Summary
Name: Scotty
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Age: 24 months
Breed: Labrador Retriever x Golden Retriever (Black)
Sex: Male, Neutered
Home behaviour: Can be vocal when left alone and has a history of ingesting foreign objects
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Untested
Good with kids: No
Adoption fee: $750
About Scotty
Scotty is a sweet, affectionate, and intelligent young dog looking for a calm, structured home with an experienced handler. Because he can be vocal when left alone and is prone to picking up and ingesting household objects, Scotty will thrive in a tidy, well-supervised home where someone is around for most of the day.
He loves trail walks, long-line country strolls, and enrichment games like “find it” or searching for hidden Kongs. He enjoys the company of respectful dogs and shines in play sessions and training activities.
Polite and well-mannered in the home, Scotty walks beautifully on a flat or martingale collar and responds well to gentle, confident guidance. He seeks out affection and is eager to please, making him a joy to train.
Scotty is best suited for someone who can provide clear boundaries, consistent routines, and patient leadership. He has a sensitive nature and benefits from handlers who understand canine body language and use positive, calm training techniques.
A good fit for me is…
- Calm, experienced dog handlers
- Clear boundaries and consistent routines
- Clean and well-organized living environment
- Time and commitment for daily exercise, training, and enrichment
My personality traits are…
- Affectionate and loyal: Loves being near his people and receiving gentle attention
- Polite at home: Stays off furniture and redirects easily
- Playful: Enjoys interactions with other respectful dogs
- Eager to learn: Responds well to training and enrichment activities
- Thrives on structure: Benefits from consistent expectations and leadership
Training notes
- Walks well on a flat or martingale collar
- Enjoys scent games and puzzle toys
- Has shown some resource guarding with food — adopters should be prepared to manage this with positive reinforcement
- Scotty will utilize his size to get to his desired location and if he picks up inappropriate objects, he can hold his mouth closed firmly. He can be redirected with most undesirable behaviours.