Addie, a chocolate Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix, is a fine example of truth in advertising. Agile, trustworthy, loyal and very beautiful, she retrieves like nobody’s business. Toys, balls, a spiky rubber orb full of flashing light – if you toss it, she will come. She does it happily, with some bounce and a big smile which rarely goes away, especially if tum rubs are on offer. She likes a walk, can take the stairs, and will always love you. She’s big on dogs too, including the small ones. Her eyebrows must be seen to be believed. Come and throw something, or just hang out and run your fingers through her shiny curls.
Here’s some notes from her foster :
Addie is a sweet, very quiet, unimposing, polite, and patient dog. She asks for attention by gently touching you with her paw. She gave me her belly to rub once she fully trusted me (around week 5). Loves belly rubs and chin scratches, but is not crazy about having her ears touched.
Addie settled in around Day 4 with my 6-year-old male Lab, Tucker. Initially she will establishing boundaries, and required more managed introductions. She shows no resource guarding around food, treats, or water. Very food-motivated with no known food sensitivities.
Addie is a smart cookie and knows out, come, that side, this side, up, down, out
and understands “no bark” (though she likes to have the last word). She’s also learning to heel. If she pulls, she’s been receptive to a slight leash tug and a “sit” prompt works well.
She walks on a loose leash on the way home and may need some support with leash manners.
Addie is great with kids, and has played with a little girl about 8 or 9 at the beach for a long time. She loves being brushed and groomed and is very patient. She does great at self-serve dog wash stations only sensitive blow dryers near her ears. She’s not afraid of vacuum cleaners or garden hoses and would like to stay indoors when fireworks are occurring.
Excellent in the car; loves leaning her paws on the armrest to look out the front
window. Dislikes seatbelt harnesses, but tolerates. The beach is absolute favorite place! Loves chasing and catching balls/treats in the air and walking along the water line (does not swim). Patiently waits by the car for a brush and towel dry.
Addie is a fun dog once she got comfy with us, she is so sweet and kind with her
humans. She is a sweet soul.
