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Age: 11 Years Sex: Male Weight: 51-100 lbs
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Leave a bone for Dante
Nicknames:
Dante Doodle, Doodle Dog, Dante the Mighty and Doofus
Doggie Dynamics:
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Quick Bio:
Birthday:
March 6th 2000
Likes:
Fetching, fetching, fetching and his friend Sophy
Pet-Peeves:
People
Favorite Toy:
Ball
Favorite Food:
Everything - Even broccoli
Favorite Walk:
Anywhere - at full speed
Best Tricks:
Leaping and cavorting
Arrival Story:
We went to a breeder with the intention of securing a golden retriever puppy but were captivated by a beautiful black lab, and after spending some time with the dog, decided he would be perfect as a companion. He is perfect as a companion, unfortunately we didn't know he had spent 9 months in a kennel without being properly socialized. We quickly discovered that any introduction to a stranger would result in a barrage of furious barking (no biting, fortunately). It has taken 5 years, but we have been slowly introducing him to new people and situations and were pleased when he recently passed his Novice 2 obedience class - a feat we couldn't even imagine when we first realized just how twitchy he is around strangers. Despite all that, he's a fantastic dog and a great friend.
The Groups I'm In:
Black Lab Lovers!
I've Been On Dogster Since:
| July 16th 2007 |
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More than 4 years! |
Rosette, Star and Special Gift History
Dogster Id:
585369
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April 6th 2006 6:33 pm
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I never thought we would get this far. After 2 1/2 years of hard work and socialization at the Tulsa Dog Training Center, Dante and I had our first obedience trial. For the two hours we were there he was friendly, sociable and didn't bark at anyone. When we got home I hugged him and he smelled like perfume because so many ladies had been petting him. We didn't qualify in the obedience trial, but that's OK. That was never the real goal - only that he learn to not be fearful.
He's still twitchy, but nothing like he was before, and he and I have agreed to keep trying for his CD title.
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