Rigatoni
Sex: Male
ID Number: 7202
Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)
Age: 7 Years 1 Month (Birthdate: 9/18/2017)
Size: 113.0 lbs. (X-Large)
Other: Neutered, Vaccinations current, Microchip
Housetrained: Yes
Exercise: Moderate Exercise Needed
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Only
New People: Friendly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Adoption Fee: $250
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Learn More About Rigatoni
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Name: Rigatoni
Size: Extra Large range: 101+ lbs
Adoption Donation: $250 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.
Other: Neutered Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip, Resource Guarding with other dogs
** Rigatoni does have some resource guarding issues with toys and food. Their foster is working with him currently and the links and book below are provided so his adopter can continue the training. Please visit the following links for more information & training tips:
Tips to understanding Resource Guarding:
-https://grishastewart.com/resource-guarding/
-https://tinyurl.com/yy4eaou6
A great Resource Guarding book: Jean Donaldson's book "Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs."
Rigatoni is on a weight loss journey
Foster Home Feedback
9/27/24 Foster Feedback: Rigatoni has been doing great on his weight loss journey. We know he is under 100 lbs. He is such a happy tail-wagger that it was hard to get him to sit for long on the scale, but when he did, we only saw two numbers!
Rigatoni recently had a birthday, turning 7 years old! On his most recent outing he walked down the runway at the Blu Water Creek Bash. He did an excellent job and enjoyed receiving loads of attention from the models!
Rigatoni hasn’t shown any resource guarding incidents lately. He does really well with redirection. He is still is a cuddle bug and couch potato!
Foster Feedback 5/10/24: We’ve had Rigatoni since 3/24 and he’s adjusted well to our household - still working on shedding some weight. He is a silly, goofy boy with perpetual happy tail. Rigatoni loves attention & pets. He knows sit and come and is working on stay. He kennels well, and loves his ball or any toy he can hold in his mouth.
Foster Feedback 3/23/24: Big Rig! Such a lovely dog. He is cat, big, and little dog friendly. He is crated trained and didn’t have one accident. He doesn’t jump, but he is overweight right now, so not sure if that will change. He is so sweet, just followed me around. He went out by himself to go potty in my fenced yard. We went for a walk and he is a big pup, so he can be strong, but with a front hook harness, he did well. I have not heard him bark, but he gets these little mumbles when he is excited to see you. Rigatoni is a gem, if you are looking for a happy black bear, he is your pup.
** Rigatoni is anaplasmosis and lyme positive. These are tick-borne illnesses, and he is currently being treated with Doxycycline.