Clay

Clay is a sweet, loving pup. He is affectionate and loves human attention. He is high energy and likes to burn it off running with other dogs, be they large or small. He is a lab/beagle mix with a short brown coat. Currently he weighs about 24 pounds at age 4 and a half months. He will be in the large size range, over 60 pounds when fully grown.Lab/beagle mixes have been nicknamed, Beagadors. They are known to be friendly, loyal, playful, intelligent, active, and make great family companions. They like to stay active even as they age. This confident guy had an injured back leg that was not treated. It has healed but it is stiff. No way does it slow him down when he runs or walks! He loves everyone, kids, dogs and cats!Clay will need an owner who has the time, energy and patience and using the right guidance with consistency and repetition, to help him with the skills he needs to master. Cheerful praise and lots of treats will go a long way in helping him master those skills. It will take time and energy but the result will be worth it. Clay has been working on crate and leash training, and is such a smart guy, he has mastered both skills! He is still working on perfecting house training . He, like most pups will be a quick learner once routines are established. Before he can begin to spend time in a crate, he will need to have an established bathroom routine (always after eating, playing, sleeping, and before bedtime). He will also need plenty of exercise and lots of attention. Having established a bathroom routine, been given lots of attention and exercise, Clay will be ready to be introduced to his new crate which must be a cozy, warm, and positive place. In the beginning he will explore it and use it for short periods of time. Eventually, the time can be increased based on his comfortableness with this second home. He may be able to handle up to 4 hours over time. Daily short walks (under thirty minutes) will be a good opportunity to work on leash skills as well as socialization skills. It will be a new world to him with all the new sights, smells, sounds, and people along his walk. Please note: He may not be a running companion until at least age one when his growth plate closes.Clay will appreciate free time in a fenced in yard or at a local dog park. Keeping his mind active with activities that provide physical and mental stimulation will prevent boredom. Could he be a future tennis ball catcher?Are you willing to commit to the time and energy needed to raise this puppy so that he can reach his full potential? If yes, read on.The adoption fee for Clay is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.