Alfalfa🔗

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Alfalfa may be small now, but he's already overflowing with personality. This 10‑pound Lab mix puppy is a cuddly, goofy little shadow who loves romping around with his older foster siblings, chasing his foster mom, and attempting to steal her socks with great enthusiasm. He's friendly with everyone he meets and has that irresistible puppy charm that makes people instantly fall in love. He's still very much a baby, so potty training is a work in progress - he's starting to use potty pads and does well with a consistent schedule. Crate training is also in the early stages; he may cry at first and sometimes has accidents, but he settles after a bit and is learning quickly. He redirects well from nibbling on hands to chewing on toys, which he loves. Alfalfa's exercise needs are low right now, but as he grows, he'll become a more active pup who will benefit from space to run and explore. A fenced yard (or plenty of land) will be ideal for him as he gets older. Leash training hasn't started yet due to his age and the cold weather, but he'll pick it up with time and patience. He's great with dogs, good with kids (older, gentle ones are best right now), and affectionate with adults. He's playful, sweet, and eager to please - the perfect little companion for a family ready to guide him through all the "firsts" he's still learning. If you're looking for a loving, goofy, cuddly puppy who will grow into a loyal best friend, Alfalfa is ready to wiggle his way into your home and your heart. **Obedience classes are required when adopting this puppy from Underdog Rescue. Many of our puppies have a mama who was not properly socialized before coming to Underdog Rescue. Since coming to Underdog, this puppy has been in a socialized and loving home, but that needs to be continued with its Adopters. Training classes teach puppies the ins and outs of being a pet while creating a bond with their new Adopter. Obedience classes are key to creating a relationship with your puppy while having it be a happy and successful member of society. Proof of Obedience Class registration is required for this puppy before adoptions can be finalized. If you would like some suggestions, we would be happy to send some trainers who have experience with Underdog Rescue, but a Basic Obedience class in your area should work! Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter's expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. T his puppy requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours, or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Puppy Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the puppy. Our goal is to place puppies in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn't meet the specific needs of the puppy, we will not approve your application. We accept applications for puppies until we have a candidate that meets all of the requirements needed for the specific puppy and they have been contacted to review the adoption process as well as agree to all of the terms to move forward. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***