My name is Bear!

** WE DO NOT ADOPT OUT OF ONTARIO **
** WE DO NOT DELIVER PETS **

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ADOPTING A RESCUE DOG - PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE FEED TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS
**BASIC INQUIRIES ASKING QUESTIONS THAT ARE PROVIDED WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. ** WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE EXISTING PETS/ FAMILY/ PAYING JOBS. OUR TIME IS IN SHORT SUPPLY AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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*** HOW IT WORKS - ADOPTION INFORMATION ****
***ONLY RECEIVED & APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A VIEWING..-**No acceptions **
Do not ask to pop by to view a dog - it will be declined. Our dogs are in various locations in foster homes. Viewings are arranged with volunteers ,around rescue work, reg jobs and family and only offered to an approved app to ensure its a possible fit for the dog and applicant and to not waste anyone's time.

All info on adoption procress/ policies can be accessed at www.adoptapet,lucknow.on.ca
**.Applications
http://www.adoptapet.lucknow.on.ca/applications.html--This is a MS Word copy of our application.
It can be completed, saved and emailed back to the rescue at
petrescue@hurontel.on.ca .

1. We require a fully filled app to be considered as a possible home
2. Only the approved app will be permitted a viewing with the pet ** in the foster home 3. ALL family members MUST meet the dog ** in the foster home** .
4. Any existing pets MUST attend the meet/ greet with the dog ** at the foster home ** .
5. A home visit must be completed as part of the adoption process after the initial viewing by a rescue representative.
This is not a replacement of the meet/ greet at the Foster home.
6. We do not adopt outside of ONTARIO .
7. We do not deliver dogs. If and once the adoption process is approved and complete the dog must be picked up at the foster home

If you have any difficulties with the various application options please let us know @ petrescue@hurontel.on.ca

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IF YOU THINK THIS DOG WOULD BE A GOOD ADDITION TO YOUR HOME AND YOUR ENTIRE HUMAN AND CANINE FAMILY CAN ATTEND THIS DOG'S FOSTER HOME THEN PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND IN AN APPLICATION

WHY IS THIS DOG IN NEED??- This Pet has been surrendered to rescue to be rehomed through our screening / adoption process.

WHERE IS THIS DOG NOW ?- This pet is currently located in London area. He is fostered with multiple small/ medium dogs and 2 very dog savvy cats. He is learning better rules and boundaries for respect as everything is new to him, and he is doing well.

This dogs adoption fee will be $500 at a min- for full vetting, and additional dental check/ care.
.His vetting is scheduled for June and exact adoption fee will be confirmed at that time.

**ALL ABOUT BEAR **
Requirements
-fenced yard
-Active family
-experienced /respectful Kids 7+ will be considered
-he'd love a buddy to play with
-owners committed to continue training, rules, boundaries.

PET INFO:
The Animal's name: bear
Breed of animal: Tibetan spaniel x
Date of Birth: may 15th 2018

Color: dark brindle, black
Coat length:long
Description of markings: brindle colouring, long hair
Weight: guessing 20-25 lbs
Height:
Are the ears floppy or straight?floppy

Are there any health problems?none known
Energy level ?med


HOUSE INFO:
Is this animal a house pet?yes
Is the animal house-trained?yes
Does the animal ever have house-training issues?no
How do you handle house-training errors? Crated
Is the animal crate trained?yes
How is the pet contained if not crated ? Close doors‎, crate
Does the animal chew or scratch household items?socks if he has access.
Does it get into the garbage?no . No access

YARD INFO:
Does the animal dig holes?no
Does it try and get over or under fences?no
Is the pet protective of fence space? He gets over excited when neighbour dog barks on backside of privacy fence and he then does too‎.
Is the pet an excessive barker ? or just alerting to things?alerted to other dogs on otherwise of fence . Otherwise is quiet



EXPOSURE INFO:
What ages of children was it living with?9,11,16,17

How does the pet react to kids at a distance/ on leash ?Reaction ?normal , watches, curious, happy
Exposure to strangers? reaction on walks or at the door/ in home ? : he is good. No real Reaction. Curious,
Is it good with cats? reaction?- on/off leash ? Reaction?yes but not in the cats eyes. He chases, wants to play‎ and they don't like him.
Is it good with dogs? sizes/ reaction?- on/ off leash? Reaction? He lived with other dogs at my mom's, with no issues. Here we have no dogs or visiting dogs since he's been here. He has no real exposure to dogs here. When the volunteer came to meet, he was excited, loud barking. He was focused on the dog. He hid behind e very timid ,uncertain and fearful. Not aggressive. But he was rathery barky at the dog and jumped out at him and then hid. Thee volunteer put a leash on him to help him stop. He then stopped, avoided and when calm layed in his crate and watched, came out for sniffs and avoided, barked some. Then laid on the couch and fell asleep. He barked again a bit when they were leaving, but was more happy and did more sniffing. He needs more time with other dogs to know it's ok.
Is this dog used to sharing its space / toys with other pets/ dogs if visiting etc? Reaction ? He has no exposure here, but at my mom's he had no issues. He was unsure when the other dog was here and tried to hide behind me or I picked him up. The volunteer told me to put him down and he was better. I am am one to pick up which I know now is wrong. It makes him more worried and wants to be close to me.
-If yes… how does he/she react ?
Does it chase after cars, or horses and buggies or bikes- skateboards or people?no
Does the dog ride well in the car?a little frightened and cries
-if no what are the pets struggles ?
Has it been exposed to livestock or horses?no

OBEDIENCE / TRAINING :
Does the dog play games?chase the ball. He likes to chew tennis balls, kong
Has this pet had any obedience training?no
If yes -Where ? and trainer info if we may contact them for additional feedback/ info ?
What commands does it know?sit. & stay that we taught him since coming.
Does it walk well on leash? Or pull etc?walks well on leash although a bit all over the place‎. He was scared at first, now better. He got out of his collar one time but stayed close, came when called to have my son put collar back on
What walking tools do you use to walk your dog -{ flat collar, gentle leader, martindale, choke collar, Pinch collar, Harness } regular flat collar and leash


PERSONALITY/ BEHAVIOURS/ :
** Please be detailed in these questions. No Blanket answers of “Yes/ Sometimes” .We need detailed info to know how best if rescue can help and what the pets needs are for re-training etc .Without this we can not consider , possibly approve or place any dog into foster care” **

Would you say your pet is a stable, well mannered, pet ?
-or a bit rough around the edges :needing additional basic training needs? He's fine being pet. Would do well with more training. I've never had a dog before and hated him in the crate all the time which my mom told me, so really don't know a lot. He is Unsure of brushes, scared. Well mannered but very excited when it comes to food. Very food motivated. No food aggression, food can be given, taken away, hands in bowl. Takes gently.

Personality/ reaction- with those it knows?good ,gentle. Playful.,loves to cuddle‎, belly rubs
Personality/ reaction- with strangers ?shy but friendly
Has the animal ever shown/ possession/ aggression/ reactivity to anyone or anything?no
Has the animal ever bitten in the past?no
-if yes please explain in good detail situation/ trigger/ outcome, what was the pets reaction/ body signals before the incident ? .

Are there any behavioral problems? If yes what are they ?
Is there any separation issues?
Are there any fears?brushes. Not used to people touching his feet, moves them away.
-to what and how does the pet react?runs away.
Are there any possession issues with food/ toys/ space towards people/ kids or other pets ? none. See above.


ROUTINE:
Where is the animal kept during the day?with me or crated if I'm out.
Where is it kept at night?crate
How long is this animal generally left alone in a day?1-6 hrs once a week.
Is it ever kept outside, and if so, for how long?just washroom, play time
Is it used to being chained or kenneled or running free?free in secure fenced yard with wood privacy fence
Have you ever boarded the animal or had a pet sitter out of your home environment?no
What is the animal being fed?presidents wet mixed with dry.
Is it free fed?‎No
How much per day?2 cups a day. Half and half
Is it used to bottled water?no
Please provide this pets current routine:wakes up at 7 washroom. Crate after for 1hr. Then out all day. Fed at 8am. Fed again at 5pm. Water at all times

The best home for this pet would be :a family with respectful older children , owner that can train ,socialize him . Active for play time, walks . Fenced yard He's very smart. Maybe a furry dog friend in the home for company and socialization as he's missed out on that here and it showed the change in him.