DEAN – Lab Mix Puppy | Smart, Playful, and Learning to Trust Meet Dean – Labrador Retriever Mix Puppy | Playful, Smart, and Growing in Confidence Dean is an adorable Labrador Retriever mix puppy with a sweet nature, playful spirit, and a growing sense of confidence. Like many Lab mix puppies, he’s curious, intelligent, and eager to learn—and he’s already showing how quickly he picks things up. Dean is the more outgoing and adventurous of his brother pair and was quick to learn “sit,” especially when treats are involved (he is very food motivated, which makes training fun and effective!). He loves to play, explore, and be part of the action, but he’s still learning to fully trust new people and environments. With patience and consistency, he continues to blossom more each day. Why you’ll love Dean: * Smart and trainable (already learning commands like “sit”) * Playful, curious, and enjoys exploring * Dog-friendly, cat-friendly, and social with other pets * Crate trained and potty trained * Beautiful coat and healthy skin (thriving with great care) Dean does best when he has other confident dogs around—he watches and learns from them, which helps him feel secure and continue building confidence. Ideal home for Dean: * Home with another confident dog (strongly preferred) * Patient adopter committed to training and structure * Family comfortable helping a puppy build confidence If you’re looking for a Lab mix puppy with tons of potential, intelligence, and heart, Dean is ready to grow into an incredible companion. Dean resides and is available for adoption in Texas.