Elroy Jetson

About Elroy Jetson (Labrador retriever) in Princeton

Elroy Jetson is waiting for you at Ruff Start Rescue in Princeton, MN 55371. Elroy Jetson is a cute, playful, quintessential puppy—curious, silly, and always exploring the world around him. Found in a ditch on the side of a road in Texas just before Christmas, Elroy had a rough start, but you’d never know it from his joyful spirit and enthusiasm for life. He loves chewing on sticks and outdoor “treasures,” so he’ll thrive in a home that provides plenty of safe chew toys and guidance as he grows. Check out this cute video of him having a great time with a stuffie! Elroy is happiest being close to his people and is often right under your feet, eager to be part of whatever’s happening. He’s super eager to please and incredibly smart—he learned sit in just 24 hours using kibble and is already working on down. He’s nearly fully crate trained with the word kennel and happily sleeps in his crate with a toy and blanket. His crate is also his safe space; he’ll go there on his own when he’s overwhelmed or ready for a nap, though he prefers other dogs give him space around it. He’s fully potty trained and does a great job letting his people know when he needs to go out. Elroy does experience some separation anxiety and can howl for about 20–30 minutes after his humans leave, so a home without shared walls would be best. Once settled, he does well, but he’ll need patience and continued support as he builds confidence. Physically, Elroy is about 50 pounds already—tall, lanky, and heavier than he looks. His coarser coat, shorter tail, and almost webbed paws suggest he may have some pointer in him. He loves eating snow, soaking up behind-the-ear scratches, and giving “hugs” by leaning in. And yes—he will absolutely sit in your lap like a lap dog if you let him. With consistency, training, and lots of love, Elroy Jetson is ready to blast off into a home that will help him grow, learn, and thrive. Elroy Jetson is from Texas. If you are interested in getting to know this