FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED: Meet Koda! He is a very smart, big, athletic 70lb, 2-year-old with lots of energy. He loves to play fetch so he definitely is a retriever mix - he looks like a large, black golden retriever mix - but also has strong guard-dog characteristics. He's not a herder or chaser - he does not seem interested in running off, or chasing bunnies, squirrels or bikes, though cats are afraid of him (and probably should be). Though he is about 2 years old, he still demonstrates some puppy behavior and is relatively reactive to people and dogs walking by or when on leash. He knows basic commands (sit, down, wait, stay, leave it, come, play, ball, food, etc) and learns new things incredibly fast. He loves playing with dogs, but plays quite physically vs chasing them. Koda is happiest when playing ball or when in close proximity of his one 'person'. He's loving and affectionate with 'his person' but being part of a busy family where people are coming and going is challenging for him. He will do best with a single, experienced dog owner, who has the physical space (aka yard/rural vs a townhome in a city), time, patience and energy to work with him. Koda will benefit from structure, stability and exercise - He loves to play and learns very fast. Koda is up to date on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. His adoption fee is $400. _______________