Adopt

My name is
Lucky - Stratford!

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My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
4 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
2000212960

My story

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

Lucky is a vibrant and driven large breed puppy seeking an experienced and active home that can keep up with her zest for life. This remarkable girl is bursting with potential and will thrive in an environment that understands her need for structure, purpose, and plenty of activity. With her strong guardian and working breed instincts, Lucky needs a family familiar with managing high-energy dogs like her.

This isn’t a job for first-time dog owners or those with limited behaviour experience. Lucky requires a home without shared walls or apartments, as she can be vocal and has some separation anxiety. Teenaged children or older would be a great fit for Lucky, especially if they are eager to participate in her training and daily activities.

Lucky is still learning the ropes and will need help refining her impulse control while working on her mouthy and barky tendencies. To set her up for success, her new family must commit to three in-person training sessions with a certified positive reinforcement trainer before she transitions to her forever home.

If you’re ready for a loyal, spirited companion who will keep you on your toes and bring joy to every day, Lucky is waiting to meet you!

Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:
Jumpy
Mouthy
Under-socialized
High energy
Resource Guarding
Leash Reactivity (Barking on leash)

Explanation of Behaviours:
~ This dog has resource guarding for food & high value items. She should always be fed separately from other animals & people. She can lack impulse control when taking treats and can take treats roughly.
~ She is a high-energy dog who requires plenty of daily exercise, training, attention, and mental stimulation to thrive.
~ She needs a lot of work on her manners and self-control, particularly with challenging behaviours such as jumping and mouthing.
~ This dog is under-socialized and will need slow, positive socialization at a pace that makes her comfortable.

This dog would benefit from:
An active home
A family with all adults or teenaged children
Ample time, attention, and training
Proper socialization and desensitization
No apartments or shared wall homes

Training needs/behaviours to work on:
Basic manners (jumping up, mouthing, self-control)
Basic training
Socialization/desensitization
Resource guarding of food & treats
Impulse control

For more information on the behaviours listed, please check out our
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
2000212960
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

More about this shelter

We reunite families with stray pets, find new homes for pets, and care for the stray animals of Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, and Perth

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