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My name is Gingerbread - Kitchener!

Posted 2 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
3 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2000214159

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Gingerbread, a sweet and spirited little pup who’s as delightful as the treat he’s named after! With his big puppy eyes and playful energy, he brings joy wherever he goes. Gingerbread is a social and affectionate puppy who loves snuggles, belly rubs, and running after his favorite toys. Curious and always ready to explore, he’s the perfect companion for anyone seeking a fun-loving, sweet pup. Whether it’s cozying up for a nap or going on exciting outings, Gingerbread will fill your life with laughter and love. If you`re looking for a playful and lovable friend, Gingerbread is ready to steal your heart!

~ Gingerbread is looking for an active home to call his own
~ He is looking for a family with a lot of love, patience and time
~ Gingerbread will need to be signed up for training prior to going into his fur-ever home to ensure he become the best version of himself

Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:
- High Energy
- Under-Socialized
- Jumpy / Mouthy
- Nervous / Shy
- Little to no training

Explanation of Behaviours:
- Young puppy that is high energy and needs plenty of attention, training, exercise and enrichment daily.
- Will need to be worked and trained with to improve difficult behaviours such as mouthing and jumping.
- Gingerbread can be fearful/nervous of new people especially in new situations/environments. His new family will need to work with him to slowly and properly help him feel more comfortable and confident with new things and introductions.
- They will need to be socialized a lot in a proper and safe way to help them be set up for success throughout their whole life ahead of them. Puppies need plenty of socialization but this should be done properly. Do not force them into situations but instead encourage them to have a positive experience with new things. Speak further with your trainer to ensure they are being socialized in all the right ways!

This dog would benefit from:
- An active home
- Lots of training
- Lots of time and attention
- Lots of socialization

Training needs/behaviours that need to be worked with for this dog:
- Basic training
- Basic manners - Jumping up and mouthing
- Socialization - including working on nervousness in new environments and situations

**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions

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Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
2000214159
Contact
Address
250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 2E9
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Come into the Centre and if you see a pet you like, you are able to do a "Meet and Greet" with that pet. Spend some time in alone with the pet or take a dog out for a short walk. If you are still interested in adopting the pet you can meet with one of our Adoption Counsellors who will have you fill out and application and will ask you some questions about the environment in which you live. If you seem like a wonderful match and your envirnoment meets the needs of the pet then your application should be approved!

Go meet their pets

Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society
Location: 250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2B 2E9
Phone: 519-745-5615
www.kwhumane.com

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