Benson Boy

My name is Benson Boy and I am about 8 years old and 74 lbs. I was recently rescued from a local shelter after I was found as a stray in Santa Maria. I was recently neutered and treated for kennel cough (all better now). I have been showing off to my foster parents! I know how to sit, shake, stay, come and wait. Maybe I know even more? And you better spell WALK or I will expect to be taken for a walk, after I fetch my own leash (see me showing off in one of my videos). I have a good appetite and calmly eat and take treats very gently. I don't beg when my foster parents eat, except I get very interested if they are eating an apple and will sit and stare them down. I am extremely well behaved and would say I'm medium energy. I'm not interested in fetching, but will play a little tug of war. I walk on the leash without pulling except when I smell something really interesting I will pull a little on the leash, but quickly stop when corrected. If you are looking for a companion to be by your side I'm your dog. I follow my foster parent around the yard or house and will be happy just hanging out. I love my beds and happy in my crate, although, it's not necessary as I am so well behaved. I get excited when I see people, but I don't jump on them. I've seen a cat in the driveway and was interested but I left it alone, but saw another cat that ran and I wanted to run after it. I get super excited when I met new dogs, which can be intimidating, but given a little time I settle down and am friendly. I have a couple of toys I like to carry around when I get excited and will chew on them occasionally. I would love to be your new side kick and hang out with you. If you are interested in making this Lab part of your family, please contact your SCLRR family representative. If you have not yet applied with us, please submit an online application to adopt; an SCLRR volunteer will then contact you. Please note that your homecheck must be approved in order for you to be put in touch with the dog's foster home.