Boxer puppies and dogs in Hawkesbury, Ontario

My name is Xolo, I’m an almost 3 year old boxer mix who was born in a shelter in Mexico and have spent my whole life there with all of my siblings and 60 other dogs so I’m more comfortable with dogs than with people. I would do best in a home with only women as men's voices and presence scare me. But that’s my past, let me tell you about my present! I currently live in a Foster home with two other dogs and have lived with a few others as well. I’m great with other dogs and am Extremely submissive, but if the dog is smaller than me, they need to put me in my place, or I can try to push my limits with them. I’m looking for someone to help me get over my severe fear of people; if I know and trust you, I’m putty in your hands, but if you’re new to me you’re automatically scary. I’m still uncomfortable with the man I live with and would do best in a home with only women if possible. I shouldn’t be in a home with any children as I’m terrified of people in general, but children and their unpredictability in particular. I’m known as being the joker of the house and they call me Mr. Wiggle Butt sometimes; can you guess why? I’m smiling all of the time and I can wag my tail from side to side, ambidextrously, or like a helicopter. I’m exceptionally intelligent and have picked up many tricks quickly and in a short amount of time. I need to live with other animals; dogs in particular, but I can live with cats as well. I would like to live with a dog that can teach me the ropes and show me that humans aren’t so bad after all; like my very own support dog. I’m skittish at first, so I need to be in a home with a securely fenced yard, as you may not be able to touch me much in the beginning. I do best wearing a harness and leash at all times at first, so that you can get a hold of me without having to chase me. I’m looking for a family that has the patience to give me the time to come out of my shell, but also push me outside of my comfort zone. I love taking walks and that helps me trust you, but I need to be walked with a harness and double leashed; to be sure I can’t get away, even if I become terrified. I love to play a game my foster Mom calls “Got your nose”; but in my version I will put your entire nose in my mouth lol. I loooooooove giving kisses, I’ll lick your hand, face, feet, pants, socks, you name it, I have been told I have very limited personal boundaries. I also like to “boop” you with my snout and sometimes you may be startled with a boop in your behind, because that’s how I say “hi, I’m happy to see you, pay attention to me”. Sometimes a dog takes a little more time to open up, you may see them showing more and more of their personality over the course of the first few days, weeks or even months! We don’t know all that they’ve been through before they were rescued, but they are so forgiving and full of love and it’s worth every tough moment in the end. Developing a trusting relationship with your rescue dog is the most important thing. Stability, patience, positive reinforcement and love are the most important things! All of our rescue dogs are vaccinated, sterilized, microchipped and de-wormed. Mon nom est Xolo et je suis un boxer mixte de presque 3 ans. J’ai vecu toute ma vie dans un refuge au Mexique avec mes freres et soeurs et 60 d’autres chiens, alors je suis plus comfortable avec les chiens qu’avec les humains. Je sera mieux dans une maison avec juste des femmes car les voix et presence d'hommes me fait peur. Mais c'est mon passé, laissez-moi vous parler de mon présent ! Je vis actuellement dans une famille d'accueil avec un autre ami à quatre pattes à la recherche d'une maison Furever également ! Je vis aussi avec un chien âgé plus petit et j'ai déjà vécu avec un autre chien de grande race. Je suis super avec les autres chiens et je suis extrêmement soumis, mais si le chien est plus petit que moi, ils doivent me mettre à ma place, ou je peux repousser mes limites avec eux. Je cherche quelqu'un pour m'aider à surmonter ma grave peur des gens; si je te connais et te fais confiance, je suis du mastic entre tes mains, mais si tu es nouveau pour moi, tu es automatiquement effrayant. Je suis toujours mal à l'aise avec l'homme avec qui je vis et je ferais mieux dans une maison avec seulement des femmes si possible. Je ne devrais pas être dans une maison avec des enfants car je suis terrifiée par les gens en général, mais par les enfants et leur imprévisibilité en particulier. Je suis connu comme étant le farceur de la maison et ils m'appellent parfois M. Wiggle Butt; pouvez-vous deviner pourquoi? Je souris tout le temps, je peux remuer la queue d'un côté à l'autre ou de manière ambidextre comme un hélicoptère. Je suis exceptionnellement intelligent et j'ai appris de nombreuses astuces rapidement et en peu de temps. Je ne suis ici que depuis quelques mois maintenant, mais je sais que je vais m'habituer de plus en plus à vivre dans une maison avec le temps. J'ai besoin de vivre avec d'autres animaux; chiens en particulier, mais je peux aussi vivre avec des chats. J'aimerais vivre avec un chien qui puisse m'apprendre les ficelles du métier et me montrer que les humains ne sont pas si mauvais après tout ; comme mon propre chien de soutien. Je suis absolument un chien de garde et j'ai besoin d'être dans une maison avec une cour bien clôturée, car vous ne pourrez peut-être pas beaucoup me toucher au début. Je fais mieux de porter un harnais et une laisse en tout temps au début, afin que vous puissiez m'attraper sans avoir à m'attraper. Je cherche une famille qui a la patience de me donner le temps de sortir de ma coquille, mais aussi de me pousser hors de ma zone de confort. J'adore me promener et cela m'aide à vous faire confiance, mais j'ai besoin d'être promené avec un harnais et une double laisse ; pour être sûr que je ne peux pas m'enfuir, même si je deviens terrifié. J'adore jouer à un jeu que ma mère adoptive appelle "Tu as du nez" ; mais dans ma version je mettrai tout ton nez dans ma bouche lol. J'adore donner des bisous, je vais te lécher la main, le visage, les pieds, le pantalon, les chaussettes, etc., on m'a dit que j'avais des limites personnelles très limitées. J'aime aussi te "booper" avec mon museau et parfois tu peux être surpris par un boop dans ton derrière, parce que c'est comme ça que je dis "salut, je suis content de te voir, fais attention à moi". Parfois, un chien met un peu plus de temps à s'ouvrir, vous pouvez le voir montrer de plus en plus sa personnalité au cours des premiers jours, semaines ou même mois ! Nous ne savons pas tout ce qu'ils ont traversé avant d'être secourus, mais ils sont si indulgents et pleins d'amour et cela vaut chaque moment difficile à la fin. Développer une relation de confiance avec votre chien de sauvetage est la chose la plus importante. La stabilité, la patience, le renforcement positif et l'amour sont les choses les plus importantes ! Tous nos chiens de sauvetage sont vaccinés, stérilisés, micropucés et vermifugés.

Health Issues None Temperament - Playful and spirited girl. - People friendly. She may be a bit reserved when first meeting new people but warms up quickly. - Can exhibit some reactivity to other dogs when on-leash or behind a fence, but less as she’s gets older. - With proper introductions and supervised visits, she has enjoyed playtime with other dogs. She does best with calmer dogs that tolerate her rambunctious style of play - Very happy to relax and cuddle once she’s had her required amount of exercise. - Moderate-high prey drive. Likes to chase squirrels and birds. - Can be slightly destructive when bored. - Not much of a swimmer, but she enjoys playing in water. - Responds well to verbal cues and attempts to redirect her attention. - Her leash skills and basic obedience are good. She seems to enjoy one-on-one training sessions. Owner Suitability -Enjoys being a part of day-to-day activities and would benefit from a home in which people are around most of the day. -Would benefit from daily walks and opportunities to play throughout the day. - Loves to be off leash with people. - She would do best in a home with a fenced in yard as she is a curious girl and enjoys opportunities to explore. - Best suited to a home with no other dogs. - Can happily live in a home with cats. She does show occasional interest in playing, but is very respectful of the cat not wanting to engage.

Age: 3 Birthday: December 8, 2021 Weight: 83.5 lbs Up to date vaccinations If you have structure in your life Sadie will fit in seamlessly. She is very sweet and loves to participate in predictable day to day family interactions. Health Issues: Beginning signs of hip dysplasia – no official diagnosis (no medication necessary) but the Vet had flagged it. Managed with a healthy diet, regular walks/exercise and treats for joint mobility. Temperament: - Playful and kind spirited girl. - She guards her food and will become reactive if she thinks another animal will come near her food – we currently feed her in the crate. - She is intelligent and responds very well to training. (As long as the environment is predictable) - Friendly with people when not on a leash. She may be a bit reserved when first meeting new people but warms up quickly. Good with kids but needs to be off-leash when interacting with people. - Can exhibit some reactivity to other dogs and people when on-leash or behind a fence, but responds very well to training. However, when Sadie is in the training mindset she requires space from other animals. - With proper introductions and supervised visits, she has enjoyed playtime with other dogs. She does best with dogs that can tolerate or even enjoy her desire to play rough. - Very happy to relax and cuddle. - Likes to chase squirrels and birds. - Will counter surf when bored or if food is left out. - Not much of a swimmer, but LOVES when you play with the hose. - Responds very well to verbal cues and attempts to redirect her attention. - Her leash skills and basic obedience are good. She seems to enjoy both one on one time and time with the whole family. - She has had daily, structured walks and really loves them. - Loves to play tug of war but does not quite understand the idea of fetch without having treats on hand. Owner Suitability - Sadie needs boundaries set immediately in her new home, and ample outlets for her energy and smarts. She would benefit greatly from enrichment activities and training sessions on a regular basis. - She does not seem to have separation anxiety because she was crate trained her entire life, but she really likes to be around her people. So she would benefit from having some sort of balanced crate schedule (currently she eats and sleeps in her crate and will choose to lay in there when she is tired but otherwise has free roam of the house) - Outdoors Sadie loves to be off leash with training but can be a bit of a wanderer so would benefit greatly from a fence (although she can manage without one when watched closely or leashed). - Best suited for a home with no other pets (or dogs that can tolerate her curiosity). She is gentle most of the time but she is in your face. - She must live in a home with no cats. Cats can be very unpredictable and it spooks her into reactivity. This is a courtesy listing. If you are interested in giving Sadie her forever home, please contact Eric at ewmclean89@gmail.com