Giant Cuddlebug
Adopt Dada
Boy • 1 year old • Pisces • Black • 26kg • Labrador Retriever Mix
My story
Dada is a black Labrador Retriever mix. At just two months old, he was found wandering the streets of Tainan alone, suspected to be abandoned. He was taken to a local shelter but waited in vain for a family. Fortunately, PACK noticed this gentle soul. After evaluation, Dada proved to be extremely friendly with both humans and dogs, possessing a flawless temper. Although a bit timid due to under-socialization, he is very receptive to new things. He is submissive to people and tends to be submissive towards other dogs, choosing to run away if threatened. Now, this gentle and sweet big boy is looking for a forever home and a patient family to guide him as he bravely explores the world.
Personality
Dada is a dog with an "INFP Mediator" personality—introverted yet incredibly gentle, perfectly suited for a quiet and stable home. He naturally takes on a follower role, never being demanding or pushy, and loves to quietly accompany his humans. He adores physical affection; his cutest habit is proactively nudging his head into your hands for pets. He also enjoys finding a cozy corner to rest quietly. When facing new environments or strangers, he can be timid initially and has a weaker adaptability, requiring time and patience. However, once he feels secure, he becomes an extremely clingy and sweet companion. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs, and having a confident canine sibling would greatly help him adapt. Dada is waiting for an understanding family to provide love and security.
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Energy Levels
Moderate energy. He is a relatively calm dog who doesn't require intense exercise. Daily walks are sufficient, and he is a quiet companion indoors.
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Temperament
Very introverted. He tends to withdraw in new environments or with strangers and needs time to build trust. Once familiar, he is very affectionate.
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Role
A follower. Easygoing with a flawless temper. Highly submissive to humans and dogs, he never fights for dominance and relies on his owner's guidance.
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Adaptability
Average adaptability. He easily gets scared and timid in new environments, requiring patient guidance. He shouldn't be forced into unfamiliar situations.
Foster Family Says
Still waiting for a suitable foster family.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
No specific medical issues.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
A bit shy initially, but accepts them after observing for a while. Needs space at first, then proactively asks for pets by nudging your hand.
Dogs
Gets along perfectly with other dogs. Gentle and submissive, he avoids conflicts and benefits from having a confident canine companion to build security.
Cats
interaction records with cats currently; his reaction to them is unknown and requires further observation.
Kids
No interaction records with children; adult supervision and gentle guidance are recommended during interactions.
Noise
He has little to no reaction to noise and adapts perfectly.
Touch
Absolutely loves being touched. He proactively nudges his head into hands for pets, but he specifically dislikes having his paws touched.
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
Barks occasionally, such as at strangers, but is easily calmed. Generally a quiet and well-behaved companion at home.
Separation Anxiety
Shows mild separation anxiety when left alone but calms down very quickly. His ability to cope is gradually improving.
Aggression
Extremely gentle with a flawless temper. No aggressive behavior ever observed; usually chooses to flee if threatened.
Resource Guarding
Zero resource guarding. He has an easygoing nature and remains very stable and relaxed while eating or playing with toys.
Destructive Chewing
Never destroys furniture or chews inappropriate items. A disciplined and highly reassuring model dog.
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
Dada fully understands his name.
Yes & No
Dada clearly understands the meaning of "Yes" and "No".
Potty Trained
Potty trained to use designated indoor spots, successfully and consistently using newspapers or pee pads.
Good on Leash
He has a cute habit of resting his head on your legs or weaving between them. Once familiar with the route, he walks nicely on leash.
Sit
Dada understands the "Sit" command and complies willingly.
Down
Dada understands the "Down" command and complies willingly.
Stay
Dada does not understand the "Stay" command yet and requires further patient training from his family.
Come
Dada understands the "Come" command and will obediently walk to his owner when called.
Paw
Does not know the "Paw/Shake" command yet. Because he dislikes having his paws touched, this will require more patience and time to train.