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Star is a dazzling large-breed puppy with energy to spare and a heart full of potential. She’s looking for an experienced, active family who understands the needs of high-energy working or guardian breeds. Star thrives when given structure, activity, and plenty of mental challenges to keep her sharp and focused.
This lively girl isn’t a good fit for first-time dog owners or those unfamiliar with managing high-intensity breeds. Star needs a home without shared walls or apartments, as she can be vocal and has some separation anxiety. Her ideal family will have teenaged children or older who can help guide her as she grows and learns.
Star is still mastering her manners and will need help with improving her impulse control and addressing her mouthy and barky behaviours. To give her the best start in life, her new family must commit to three in-person training sessions with a certified positive reinforcement trainer before taking her home.
If you’re ready for an adventure-filled life with a devoted and energetic companion, Star is here to shine bright in your world!
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 behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions
Please note that animals coming from foster
Star is a dazzling large-breed puppy with energy to spare and a heart full of potential. She’s looking for an experienced, active family who understands the needs of high-energy working or guardian breeds. Star thrives when given structure, activity, and plenty of mental challenges to keep her sharp and focused.
This lively girl isn’t a good fit for first-time dog owners or those unfamiliar with managing high-intensity breeds. Star needs a home without shared walls or apartments, as she can be vocal and has some separation anxiety. Her ideal family will have teenaged children or older who can help guide her as she grows and learns.
Star is still mastering her manners and will need help with improving her impulse control and addressing her mouthy and barky behaviours. To give her the best start in life, her new family must commit to three in-person training sessions with a certified positive reinforcement trainer before taking her home.
If you’re ready for an adventure-filled life with a devoted and energetic companion, Star is here to shine bright in your world!
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 behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions
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!
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!
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Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society
Location: 250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2B 2E9
Phone: 519-745-5615
www.kwhumane.com
Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society
Location: 250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2B 2E9
Phone: 519-745-5615
www.kwhumane.com
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We reunite families with stray pets, find new homes for pets, and care for the stray animals of Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, and Perth
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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