My name is Xena - Kitchener!

Xena has a brave heart, she just needs a little time to show it! This shy girl may be a bit cautious at first, but with patience and love, she’ll slowly come out of her shell and show you her sweet, loyal nature. Once Xena trusts you, she’ll be your most devoted companion, ready to stand by your side through all of life’s adventures. She’s looking for a calm, patient home where she can feel safe and build confidence at her own pace. If you’re willing to give Xena the time and love she needs, she’ll reward you with a bond like no other. Could you be the one to give this gentle warrior princess her happily ever after?


IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME

SIZE:
60 lbs.

HOME TYPE:
No apartments or shared entrances as she can be shy/timid and she is sound sensitive

CHILDREN:
No - must be an adult only home extremely sound sensitive

CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction

OTHER DOGS:
Yes- Dogs potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.

ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.

HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
A family with large dog experience.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Three in-person training sessions required to work on socialization, basic training, sound desensitization and confidence building.

HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Working on human socialization but can be very shy and timid when first meeting people.

FAVOURITE THINGS:
Being silly with the people she is comfortable with!


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

**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.

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