Smokey: 1-year-old male black Lab/Rottweiler mix 80 pounds neutered

　　Background: Purchased as a puppy from the back of a pick-up truck at a Cabellas store near Sacramento, Smokeys current family is a bit overwhelmed with his juvenile energy and reluctance to accept direction from some members of the family. They hope Lab Rescue can find a more appropriate home for him where he can thrive.

　　What Smokeys owner says: He is generally relaxed but has a few spurts of tons of energy during the day. Smokey is an assertive dog [maybe thats the Rottie genes coming thru] and does not respond so well to weak human leaders. Have worked with a trainer; Smokey knows sit, stay, down, come, heel, drop, and off. He loves fetch, tug-of-way with toys, and playing with friends dogs. He can be a bit protective of his food with other dogs; no problem with people.

　　We think he prefers male human companionship (and pack leadership) versus females. Can be a little leash reactive with other dogs; work in progress. We crate Smokey at night.

　　What Smokeys Rescue Rep says: Current on vaccinations, microchipped and neutered, Smokey is in fine health. He requires a strong human leader. Not for the feeble-hearted. Smokey will reward his caretaker with loyalty, companionship, and adventure.

　　Smokey is located in: Fairfield.

　　If you are interested in Smokey, call, text, or email Rescue Rep Dave, , [email protected].

　　(Please keep in mind we are all volunteers, most of us work full time and we all have personal lives. I do call everyone back within 2-3 days so please be patient and I will be back in touch with you. When the dogs are in foster homes then it may take longer as we need to touch base with the fosters for updates on the dogs. We work very hard to make the right matches for the dogs and for the new owners. We get 3-5 dogs per week and we do not have a facility that we keep the dogs housed in. They are scattered all over the Bay Area.)