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Nitro

Mastiff Rottweiler

Male, Young

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Parsley! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Nitro is a 2-year-old Rottweiler/Mastiff mix weighing in a about 102lbs and still has some filling out to do! He has a silky soft black coat on his back and head, typical of a Rottweiler, with the brindle colouring coming through on his legs and belly. He is a solid boy, and is very strong. He has a protective instinct, typical of his breed mix but when he settles in at home, he is a very sweet, cuddly and goofy boy. Nitro was found as a stray running loose and was brought into a shelter where he was unclaimed. We were able to bring him in into our care, which is for the best as he was very skinny when we got him, and hadn’t been cared for. Shortly after entering our care we found out that Nitro was heartworm positive. He obviously hadn’t been on heartworm prevention in his prior home and with heartworm very prevalent on Ontario now, and transmitted by mosquitos, he was susceptible. The treatment for heartworm is very involved and expensive but we took to getting him back to health and heartworm free. Nitro has now completed his heartworm treatment and is on preventative monthly to ensure he is never exposed again. His new family will need to commit to keeping him on heartworm prevention from the vet to ensure he is never exposed again. True to his breeds, with people he considers part of his pack, he is very loving and gentle and so very loyal. Nitro is very devoted to his people and absolutely adores his family. When we first got him, he was nervous of others coming into the house or out on walks, but having now settled in and with some leash training and positive association training he is doing very well. Nitro would be a suitable dog for an experienced guardian breed owner who is keen on training and can confidently handle a very large dog. His foster family has done a ton of work with him on obedience skills and he is such a smart dog, picking up on all new skills very quickly. We are looking for his forever family to continue the training we have already instilled in him and continue to build on that. He is not suitable for a first-time dog owner, but for those who are experienced with and love Rotties and Mastiffs, this handsome dude is the best of both breeds. Nitro would do best in a home with no kids or visiting kids. We’ve come to know and love his kind and gentle soul; however, he has a very strong protective instinct and doesn’t like any too quick movements. He’s a very quiet boy, only speaking when absolutely necessary – which is typically just to warn you of any potential threats or trespassers on the property. He has a deep, loud bark that would scare the pants off just about anyone but a simple “thank you” is all he needs to understand his job is done. He’s a very active dog, always looking for a job to do. If you don’t give him one, he will find something to occupy himself, and that’s usually finding any stray article of clothing on the floor and bringing it to you – he tends not to inflict any damage, but he likes a tidy house. He looks forward to his walks which are usually about 45 minutes, twice a day in order to expel his energy. He has learned to walk wonderfully on a leash at whatever pace the leash holder sets for him – with the odd reminder. Keep your eye out for squirrels and rabbits, he does like to chase but has learned pretty quickly that it’s not always necessary. Nitro is so eager to please his people and is incredibly adaptable to whatever life seems to throw his way. He does require exercise and a job to keep him on track, but is always quite happy to start and end the day with a cuddle on the couch – or your lap. He loves to roll around in the grass so once a month or so he gets a bath and a nail trim. He doesn’t love to get his ears cleaned but luckily, they don’t get too dirty. Nitro is fully house, and crate trained, he’s not had accidents here but has been known to ‘mark’ when visiting other homes with strong pet smells. He sleeps in his crate at night and is crated anytime he’s home alone. He was reluctant at first but has become very comfortable in his crate and will go in on his own – the fact that he gets a special treat every time he goes in certainly helps. He does require the plastic kennel style vs. the wire crate style cage – his preference and he will escape the wire crate. He is very gentle with food, we’ve had no issues petting him or taking a bowl from him – he does get a bit possessive with toys which we’re working on. Partly due to the fact that he tends to be quite destructive with toys, so he tends to lose access to them – so once he gets them, he hangs on pretty tight. On the bright side, in destroying toys he doesn’t seem to swallow any pieces, and he seems to know what is a toy and what is not a toy. Nitro also LOVES a car ride. It doesn’t matter where you’re going, long or short drive, he is eager to jump in and tag along. He sits quite nicely in the back seat just observing his surroundings. Nitro would do best in a detached or semi-detached home, with a fenced in yard that he can run and play in. He loves to be outside, where he likes to play fetch and chase critters out of the yard, however he doesn’t like to be left outside by himself. He requires a quiet home without a lot of people coming and going and few visitors. He needs proper introduction to all visitors, and random people can’t be coming and going at will. He is a home protection breed, and although he has never been aggressive in our care, he won’t stand for strangers coming into the house, or any rough housing type behavior going on in the house. Generally chill and super easy going with his people, he is on alert if strangers come on the property. Nitro would like to be the only pet in the home for now. We don’t know how he would be with cats as he hasn’t been cat tested. He has met a well mannered, friendly dog and he was fine with him. He could absolutely have dog friends to go on walks with, and once comfortable with them, could even have play sessions. But we would like him to be his new families sole focus for the first year at least so he can settle in, get fully trained, and fully mature, as power breeds take 3yrs to fully mature physically and emotionally. Nitro is incredibly smart and quick to learn his basic manners, particularly when there are treats involved. He’s still working on stay, because he very much likes to remain right by his humans’ side at all times. He’s got his sit and down commands pretty well mastered along with waiting to be told “go” before attacking his food dish. He’s also come a very long way with recall to the command – “here” – and will a bit of practice and diligence will have this mastered in no time. He’s incredibly eager to please and work for his people so training is very important to him, but he catches on very quickly and just needs the odd reminder. When Nitro came into foster care he was fully checked out, brought up to date on his vaccinations and neutered as well as tested and treated for heartworms. Initially he was a bit wary at the vet, however, in his subsequent appointments he’s received glowing reviews from the staff showing his ability to build trust. Nitro is a fiercely loyal and protective dog, and when shown love and care, becomes a sweet, loving and goofy boy. He’s incredibly smart and adaptable and will make a wonderful companion. If you’re looking for a dog that will always be by your side, and have your back, Nitro just might be the guy for you! Name: Nitro ID # PDR1291 Age: 2yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Rottweiler/ Mastiff Colours: black and brindle Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes, but not to live with right now Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: XL Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $800

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Poppet

Bichon Frise

Female, Young

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Little Poppet here is a sweet Bichon Frise, almost 1.5yrs old, who is ready to find herself a loving forever home. Poppet is a female and weighs about 11lbs. She came to us from a puppy mill but we are happy to say that where once she was destined to a life of breeding for profit, now her life is full of so many possibilities and joy. She is a funny, very puppyish dog, making up for lost time and making the most of her life now, in a home, with toys and friends and so many things to do! Poppet is very inquisitive and has a great curiosity about all things in life. She has to be watched closely as you just never know what she is going to grab and try and take to her bed. Her bed is constantly full of dog toy that she likes to horde around her. She never had toys before so now she wants all the toys surrounding her. She has no preference for toys, any and all will do. She likes when her toys are spread out around the room and then she will go and collect them all and spend a few moments with each before moving on to look for another. As endearing as this is you have to supervise her because many non toys will also end up in her bed including your slippers, the tissue box, etc. We even had a loss of a coffee mug when she grabbed it off the coffee table and dropped it to the floor…and thankfully we were right there when she did it as the noise of it breaking didn’t upset her and she was trying to take off to her bed with half the mug! As confident and outgoing she is with exploring and playing with toys she is still quite timid with having people handle her. She absolutely wants to be around us and in the same room, and is even now starting to play bow to us and initiate some games, but she will skitter away or cower when being approached or you go to pick her up. Sadly, human contact was not a positive thing for her in the mill so she is learning now that people are kind and touch isnt cruel. This is a lesson that will take much longer for her to fully understand and anyone interested in Poppet needs to fully understand that patience and a calm, quiet and kind demeanor needs to be taken with her. We can assuredly say that given more time Poppet will absolutely be a dog that her family can handle without any issue, but she is still in the early stages of her new life and she just needs the time to continue learning that people are kind to her. She has come along well and is at the point now where she is ready to move on to her forever home and continue this learning with her adoptive family. We handle Poppet every day and take time to sit with her on our lap gently petting her so she learns that touch is nice. But we also give her time to rest quietly by herself whether that is on our couch, or in her bed, or in her crate. We know that her path towards being a fully confident dog is a marathon, not a sprint, and she will get there…no need to push her too far too soon. Where Poppet is totally confident tho is with other dogs. She adores her foster siblings and gains so much confidence and learning off of them. She absolutely needs another confident, well socialized dog in the home to be her life’s mentor and best buddy. This dog will need to have a temperament that will tolerate a pesky sister happily bouncing around them and wanting to give them kisses. Poppet adores the dogs in her foster home and becomes so excited when she is let out of her crate in the morning and sees them. She emits a high pitched squeal of delight and bounces all around them. She will be open to gentle play with another dog but even just companionship is good enough for her. She is fostered with a dog her size, a dog a bit bigger and then a very large dog and she is comfortable with all of them. They just need to be more mellow natured as a dog that comes on too strong will intimidate her. She wants to snuggle them on the couch if allowed but if not is happy to just lie close to them too..she just wants to be in their vicinity. The other dogs were instrumental in teaching Poppet the joys of going for walks and how to explore the yard and sniff stuff. She just follows their lead. Poppet is fostered in a home with cats and has a healthy respect for cats. As long as the cat is dog savvy and friendly she would be fine in a home with cats. She would not enjoy a home with children tho Poppet is still getting used to life outside of a barn and sudden movements and loud noises scare her. She is looking for a quiet and calm home with adults only or gentle teens. Poppet is doing well out on her walks but loud noises can startle her so a home in a quieter area is needed. She is not suited to inner city living with a lot of traffic and other noises. She is currently fostered in a rural area that is very quiet. A similar rural area or a small town or quiet subdivision would suit her. Poppet would like a home with a secure fenced yard. It doesn’t need to be a huge yard, but some safe area where she can get her potty business done is needed. She is still learning about walks and doesn’t always feel comfortable to relieve herself when out on a walk so needs the yard for this. Poppet also needs direct access to the yard. She is doing well with her house training but needs her outdoor area to be off the house so she can easily access this. Poppet will go the bathroom when you let her out and is pretty scheduled with her potty breaks but she doesn’t know how to alert that she has to go out so her people need to be proactive and take her out. She is crated when we arent home and at night to enforce her house training. She is an early riser, up with the sun, and needs to be let out right away when she wakes or she may have an accident in her crate, but otherwise is clean. Poppet needs to be considered a flight risk, as most mill dogs are, so extra care needs to be taken to ensure that she Is always leashed when outside and never let off leash when not in a secure fenced yard. Her people will also need to be responsible around the doors and gates and ensure that they aren’t left open. Poppet is not one to dart out a door, but we also never give her this opportunity. Safety is first with her! She travels in the car in a crate for her safety. Occasionally she gets car sick. This will get better with more trips and exposure to the car. Best to always pack an extra towel for her crate tho when travelling more than 25min or so and not feed her before a planned trip if possible. Poppet didn’t get to live her puppy life in the mill and is making up for lost time now. She is very playful and tries to get our dogs to play with her and has recently started initiating play with us which is very endearing. Her version of play is to bounce around as we skitter our hand on the floor or around her and she will bark and bounce and have a great smile on her face. We know in time that this will move ahead to pets and rubs with play, but for now we are happy that she is engaging us and it shows that she is trusting us. She puts everything in her mouth as mentioned so you have to keep things out of her reach. Anything on coffee tables or side tables are fair game to her. She will pop up on her hind legs and investigate table tops to see what might be interesting to grab. When done playing or investigating she will take naps in her bed or on the couch. She doesn’t know yet that she can jump up onto the couch herself…its cute to see her on her back legs hopping up and down trying…she just hasn’t figured out the physics of that jump yet and that she needs to jump up and forward not up and down. We have put some dog stairs in front of the couch and have taught her to use these and she caught onto that and now uses the stairs to get on the couch by herself. Smart girl!! She can also do the stairs up and down on our deck , taught to her by our dogs. She doesn’t do the stairs in the house yet, but also in our home the foster dogs stay on the main floor. She would need to be carried up and down a long flight of stairs in the home until she learns them but as she is small this isnt an issue. Overall Poppet is a darling little dog who is going to be amazing with a bit more time. Obedience school will be great for her confidence building and she will like the treats given! She was good for the groomer, although overwhelmed with it all, so this will be a learning lesson for her too. As a non shedding, hypo allergenic dog she needs regular grooming appointments to keep her coat neat and free of mats. We are getting her used to brushing as well and she is taking to this well. Short grooming sessions at home are needed daily to keep her clean and keep building her confidence with the grooming process. If you are looking to add another dog to your home and love the Bichon Breed and have a quiet, calm home and the patience to work with a dog who is still learning about the world around her then Poppet just might be the perfect fit for you. She is quite a darling and watching her grow and explore and become “a dog” is so rewarding. We know that Poppet is a dog that will shake off her life before soon enough and will fully embrace the life of a cherished family pet. She just needs someone to give her that time. Maybe that person is you? Name: Poppet ID # PDR1349 Age: 15mths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bichon Frise Colours: white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Drumbo Adoption fee: $800

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Romy

Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Adult

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

For Adoption: Romy! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Meet Romy! Romy is 5 year old Yorkshire Terrier/Shih Tzu mix who weighs about 9lbs. She has a silky soft, white and tan coat and the wiggliest butt around. Romy’s deep brown eyes and sweet, toothless face reveal a quiet joy that is just starting to emerge. She is looking for a quiet and patient home where she can really settle in and let her personality shine. Romy started life as a breeder in a large scale breeding operation. This life of neglect and isolation left our girl fearful and wary of people when she was rescued by Pound Dog. She has come so far in the short time she has been in foster care and with continued love, encouragement and training she is going to blossom into a lively, loving member of the family! Now I know you’re all ready to submit an application to bring Romy home but please read her bio fully and make sure you are ready to give this special girl everything she needs to recover. Romy will need a home where her people understand that she is still afraid to be touched most of the time. She is happy to be around her people but hands are still a very scary thing for her. Her new family will need to commit to working with her as she finds her confidence as I suspect she will be able to get past these fears, but they have to love her just the way she is. Romy is a pretty quiet girl, only letting out little whimpers if she feels she missing out on something and the occasional, soft little howl when she’s worried she’s alone. She would be fine in an attached or detached home but an environment like an apartment building with lots of strangers would be too overwhelming for her. She has not yet mastered stairs but this will not be a problem for her in the future. She does not require a yard to patrol as long as she has a safe place to do her business. She would not enjoy busy city streets for her walks so a quieter home base would be preferred. She walks well on the leash now, only needing occasional encouragement when encountering something new. She gets excited when she sees other dogs but we have set an expectation that she does not get to meet every dog and this helps her stay calm. Other dogs are Romy’s absolute favorite thing in the world! That, and a good squeaker toy! In the house, Romy is a happy girl who thrives on the routine of the day. She also took to living in a home quite easily and is comfortable with the sights and sounds of the house. She loves to be with her canine foster siblings and finds comfort in their confidence. When she sees one of them approaching she can barely contain herself and her little butt wiggles so hard she almost falls over. On any given day she can be found lounging on the couch, rolling around for a good back rub, or chasing toys on the ground, giving them a good gnaw. She has started to trusts me enough to allow for some simple petting and butt rubs but this is always at her discretion and I never force her to be touched. She has been very cooperative for grooming in my home and her new family will need to plan regular grooming to prevent her coat from getting matted. Her coat is still quite thin from her years as a breeder but with a continued high quality diet this will keep improving. Romy took to house training immediately and has not had an accident in her crate since the night she arrived. She is also completely crate trained and her crate is her safe place to go when she is nervous or uncomfortable. Romy eats and sleeps in her crate and she is also crated when I am not home or if I’m unable to pay attention to her. She may complain a bit of other dogs are out roaming around without her but generally speaking she is quiet and she relaxes in her crate right away. She also rides in the car in her crate for her safety and is a calm and quiet passenger. Romy needs continued exposure to new situations so she can further build her confidence and taking car rides to fun destinations is pivotal. This sweet girl wants so badly to participate in everything that goes on in the house and her only roadblock is building trust with her people so her new family needs to be ready to let her go at her own pace while still finding ways to encourage her forward. Romy LOVES other dogs and we will be looking for her forever home to have a doggy partner in crime, one of similar size and energy. This dog would have to be well adjusted and ready to deal with all of Romy’s love as she is very affectionate with other dogs. She is easy going with dogs and takes correction well if she gets a little too excited. Having a balanced canine companion would be a great role model for Romy and help her continue to adjust to life with people. Romy has had no exposure to cats but I’m sure she would be fine with a dog savvy cat – especially one who wouldn’t mind a little love from a tender girl like her. When we are walking she is uninterested in wildlife and walks happily, getting to stop to sniff all the new smells of the world. She is not a dog who requires endless amounts of exercise but she enjoys a couple of good walks a day and a chance to experience the world. She may need a bit of encouragement when she encounters something new but this becomes less frequent as the days go by. Romy needs to go to an adult home or one with older teens who can be taught to respect her boundaries. The quick movements of children would be way too overwhelming for this timid girl. A home with children that visit regularly wouldn’t be suitable for her either. Her new family will also need to make sure her boundaries are respected outside of the home, directing unknown people to give her space. When we respect Romy’s wishes to not be touched, it shows her that we understand her and this helps to build trust, bit by bit. Romy doesn’t know any formal command but she does understand her part in the routine of the house. She knows what is expected of her when we go outside, she knows to go into her crate on request and she has developed routines for herself of where she likes to sit at various parts of the day. A home with a predictable routine will be a great environment for her. Romy will also benefit greatly from attending a formal training class with her new family. Romy has been spayed and microchipped and she is up to date on her core vaccines. She had heartworm and fecal tests and both came back negative. She had a mouth full of completely diseased teeth so, at her recent dental, the only option was to remove all of her teeth. She is all healed up and none the worse for wear – she still finds great joy in gumming at a toy and chasing her tennis balls across the room. She still eats her high quality kibble, it just has to soak for a few minutes first and now I no longer have to hold my breath when she finds the courage to offer a few tender kisses to the tip of my nose! I believe that Romy is a once in a lifetime dog who just needs the right family to help her find her place in the world. She has already shown so much bravery and she deserves a family who will step up beside her and be her advocate. She may not be a cuddle buddy right now but her desire to be close by gives me hope that someday she could be a content little lap dog. She is also going to be a loving and playful companion for the right little canine sibling, giving her love freely while she borrows a little confidence from them. Romy just needs someone who wants to play this vital role in helping a deserving dog rehabilitate from a difficult beginning. A home with patience, love and consistency will be ideal for this sweet girl. We’re going to chase a tennis ball around while we wait for your application and If you have experience dealing with a timid or fearful dog please be sure to highlight this for us – can’t wait to talk to you! #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #pounddogs #pdr13years #pounddogrescue13yearsstrong Name: Romy ID # PDR1327 Age: 5ys Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: ShihTzu/ Yorkshire Terrier Colours: tan and white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

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Artemus

Border Collie

Male, Young

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Artemus! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/ . Artemus affectionately known as Arty or Art is ready to find his forever home. Artemus is an approximately 1 year old Border Collie mixed with something small as he weighs only about 25 lbs and is full grown. He is a beautiful, mostly black, dog with white socks and one white leg. He has absolutely adoring brown eyes that look at his people with love and devotion. Artemus is a happy-go-lucky young boy who is full of joy for life. Artemus came from northern Manitoba where he was basically living outdoors and fending for himself. Arty is a very people-oriented dog, quite the sucky, and would prefer not to share affections with other pets in the home if he had his choice. Artemus would love a home where he is the only dog so he can receive his families undivided attention, but he could live with another more independent dog that wouldn’t be competing for affections. Arty is very affectionate and loves to lay on the couch next to you sometimes even putting his head on your lap. Artemus loves to play wit his toys. He especially likes his squeaky toys and his NylaBone to chew on. He also enjoys playing fetch with his tennis ball and is also pretty good at returning it to you to throw again. Because Arty is still young, he will sometimes try and take inappropriate items as toys. So any potential family will need to make sure slippers and other inappropriate items are not left around for Artemus to pick up. To date we have not heard Artemus bark but he will howl which makes us think there may be some husky hidden in there which would make sense being from the north. He doesn’t usually howl for too long and it is mostly a response to being separated from his people. Artemus is a young dog and has the energy to boot. He loves to run and play outside. He also enjoys his walks. He has learned the basics of leash walking. Arty is curious and alert on his walks but does not get overly excited by wildlife, other dogs or people. He will occasionally pull but is easily corrected to slow him down. He would need a fair amount of exercise to burn off all that energy. He should be walked twice per day for around 45 minutes each and of course have some free run time in the backyard. Therefore, it would be important that Artemus have a fenced yard at his new home where he can run. Artemus is a love sponge and enjoys being petted and cuddling when it’s time to relax and watch TV. This is also the time we will do some brushing to keep his coat shiny and tangle free. He does not mind being brushed and lays quietly next to you while you do this. Artemus has had one bath and was not too thrilled by it. He tolerated the bath and drying but was not a big fan. Artemus shouldn’t need too many baths and a bi-weekly brushing should keep is coat clean. Artemus has basically mastered his house training in a couple weeks. He has had only one accident in the house and this was when he first arrived. He will go to the back door to be let out when he needs to go. Of course any new family will need to be vigilant because he may regress at the start in a new home until he learns the routine. Artemus is crate trained to keep him safe when we can’t watch him or are away from the house. He would prefer not to be in his crate and let’s you know by howling plaintively for a few minutes. Once he realizes he’s not getting out he will settle down and go to sleep. He sleeps about 8.5 to 9 hours in his crate over night without issue. During the day he is not in his crate for more than a couple hours at a time. So it would be best if someone was at home part of the day to let him out and exercise him or have someone come in who can do this. He eats all his meals in his crate and eagerly enters his crate when he sees his food. It would be good for Arty to spend some time in his crate during the day to teach him that he doesn’t always need to be around his people. Artemus has had a few car rides and handles them well. He is normally crated when riding in the car and settles quietly in for the ride. He has shown no signs of car sickness. Currently Artemus lives with three smaller dogs, a couple cats and a couple parrots in his foster home. He has shown minimal interest in the birds. He will occasionally chase the cats but they are both dog savvy and know how to handle his antics. He could only go to a home with a very dog savvy cat that won’t run from him, otherwise best to not have a cat in the home. Artemus wants to play with our dogs but can get a little overly enthusiastic in his play. So if there was another dog in the home it would need to be one of similar size and energy level. A smaller or older dog could be overwhelmed by Arty’s puppy exuberance. I think Artemus would do well with children over 10 years that could handle his energy and help him burn off some of his. To date Artemus has had no direct exposure to children but he is very friendly towards people in general. Artemus is a very smart boy and has already learned the sit command in just two weeks. He also comes in from the yard when called although sometime he needs a little extra encouragement. He does like to jump up so we are teaching him off and he understands this. He also likes to grab clothes when he gets excited, which is part of his youthful exuberance. We are teaching him that this is not ok and this will need to be re-enforced in his forever home. Artemus is a very bright boy and would excel at obedience work, including rally. I also think he would do well at fly ball. His family should be committed to keeping his brain engaged with activities and obedience training beyond the basic level. Artemus is a very healthy boy. He is up to date on all his core vaccines. He has been neutered, micro-chipped, tested for heartworm and tick borne diseases (all negative), as well as, tested and treated for worms. He has no outstanding issues that need to be dealt with. He has happily gone to the vet and greeted everyone with a wagging tail and big smile. Artemus is an all-around wonderful dog for the right family. If you are looking for an energetic companion Arty could be your guy. He would love a family that enjoys spending time with him engaged in activities like long walks, obedience training, fly ball etc. After all the energy is spent he will happily snuggle and enjoy some down time with the family. Name: Artemus ID # PDR1357 Age: 1yr Gender: male Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Border Collie X Colours: tri Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes, dog savvy only Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Listowel Adoption fee: $800

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Titan

Mastiff German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

For Adoption: Titan! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Take a seat while I tell you all about Titan who is a certified 10/10 good boy! Titan is approximately 4.5 months old and he is a perfect mix of Bullmastiff and German Shepherd, with I’m sure a bit of Husky in there too. Titan is currently a whopping 32lbs, he is growing fast now that he is on a good consistent diet and he is gaining weight quickly. Titan will grow to be a very large and sturdy dog and I expect him to exceed 80lbs fully grown. Titan has a beautiful tan coloured coat that is so soft and luxurious, he’s got some black markings coming in along his back, and a beautiful black mask. He really is a very striking and good looking dog. He has the most heartwarming brown eyes that will watch every move you make, and he is always looking to you for direction on what he should do next. Don’t let his looks fool you though, he’s not just handsome, this boy is SMART with a dashing personality to match. Titan came to us all the way from Northern Manitoba where he was saved by Save a Dog Network after being found roaming all alone out in the cold and starving, from there he took a plane and was welcomed into our care with Pound Dog Rescue. It was clear that Titan had not had a full meal in quite some time and in addition he also had worms when he arrived so he was experiencing diarrhea. From the moment we brought Titan into our home it was clear that he had had some less than desirable experiences with humans as he was fairly skittish if we went in to pet him. It didn’t take him long to realise though that we were not going to hurt him and we were there to help him eat, grow and learn how to love. Titan warmed up to the dogs in the household immediately and was won over by the adults in teens in the home within hours. Titan is currently living in a home with adults and teens and he loves everyone very much. Titan is still unsure about super fast movements though, between him being unsure of fast movements and loud noises and the fact that he is a very large gangly puppy we are recommending a home with kids that are aged 10+ who are well versed in proper interactions with dogs and understand how to be calm and deal with a large puppy who may occasionally like to jump up or puppy mouth. Titan is also living in a home with several dogs, of all ages. Titan loves to play, he would play all day long if it was up to him. Running around the backyard or the house, playing keep away with toys or tug, or just some fun wrestle matches, this boy is up for it all. He is also quite content to find an open pet bed and chew on a toy all on his own. Titan has been very respectful of the older dogs in the home, he has on occasion tried to initiate play with them, but he respects their cues when they are not interested. Titan is still working on his confidence and right now he is still a very submissive dog when it comes to interacting with other dogs, it’s really important that if there is another dog in the home that it not be a dog that is super confident who may potentially bully him. Titan also has a cat in the home, our cat is very dog savvy and therefore we do not find her on the floor very often, but on the occasion when she has been around Titan has been fairly respectful of her and has shown moderate interest. I believe that Titan would be suitable for a home with a dog savvy cat, as long as his new owners are of the understanding that this integration could take many weeks or months for them to become compatible. Titan is fully crate trained, he goes into his crate for all of his meals, for bed time at night as well as when we are gone during the day. We have made Titan’s bed a very safe place for him and a comfortable place with blankets, because of this Titan absolutely loves his bed and has no issues with going in. Titan has always been super quiet in his bed and normally doesn’t make a peep. He will gladly lay down and wait, knowing full well that you will come and let him out when its time. It will be very beneficial for Titan to continue his crate training in his adoptive home so that he will always have a safe place that he can go to when needed, this can come in handy if you are having work done on your home and need him in a safe place, or for when you need to leave the house you know that he will be safe and not getting into any mischief. Titan is also 98% house trained! I say 98% because Titan has not yet figured out how to let us know when he needs to go outside to use the bathroom, but he is always going to the bathroom outside. Titan has done fairly well right from the beginning with this with only a few accidents, and the last few weeks have been completely accident free, we have Titan on a very consistent schedule for bathroom break currently. Titan has been on a few car rides during his time with us, and he has been a fantastic traveller! Currently Titan is in his crate in the back seat when we travel anywhere, and he will immediately lay down and not make a peep until you get to wherever you are going! Titan is very much an adventurer and that means that going for walks are one of his favourite things to do! Titan currently goes on at least 2 walks a day, sometimes these walks are on his own, and sometimes they are with the other dogs in the household, either way Titan is always up for the adventure! Titan is an excellent walker, if you keep engaged with him and provide the occasional treat you will have him loose leash walking from his martingale collar the entire time. There is the occasional time where he will pull from the end of your leash, but if you give him a few leash pops and continue to talk to him he will return right back to a loose leash again, which I then always reward him for. Titan loves all the smells and sights when he is out for his walks and he has been enjoying the many more squirrels, rabbits and birds that we have been seeing. He does sometimes get a little over excited for these animals, however talking to him and keep his attention re-directed to you is always a sure fire way to get through it! Titan is definitely looking for a family who is outdoorsy and loves to go for long walks and trail hikes, as this is something that he loves to do! Training is always a very important part of dog ownership, if not one of the most important things. It’s important that his new forever home understand that training is a lifelong thing and not just 7 classes and your done. There is always something to be learned to keep their curious minds working, as well it’s always good to keep up with their socialization and continue building that confidence! During his time with us I have enrolled him in some training classes to help him with building his confidence, and he has also shown that he has quite the drive to learn and wants to please. He is doing so well in his classes and I am so proud of him! Training is of course a requirement of our adoption contracts here at Pound Dog, however given Titans breed and how much he enjoys training, we are really looking for a home for him where someone will be committed to taking him through advanced levels of obedience and possibly move onto something like agility or a dog sport afterwards. As mentioned above, Titan is a very beautiful boy and he is certainly eye catching but he has so much more to him than just his looks. This boy is such a sweet soul, you can tell he really puts everything into anything he does. When he plays, he plays hard. When he sleeps, he’s passed out. When you’re working and training him, he is learning so well! He really does deserve the 10/10 rating for being the best boy, but shh don’t tell my dogs that. Titan has adapted so well to living in a home with us after being found wandering in the north, he now thoroughly enjoys the comforts of living in a home and having pet beds and couches to sleep on, he really loves to hang out and watch TV with you at the end of the night! This boy is always up for whatever you’re up for. Now that Titan is eating good food and having consistent meals, he is definitely starting to put on some weight, but it’s very clear that he still has a ways to go because his body is still constantly growing at this point! Its important that he be kept on a good high quality diet to ensure that he will continue to get all the nutrients that he needs to be able to grow big and strong. Titan has been in to see our vet and he is doing very well. We are looking for a home for Titan where he can either be the only dog or he can have a buddy as long as they are not too confident or pushy of a dog. His ideal home would have children who are aged 10+. I believe that Titan would do well living in most home situations, such as either a detached home, or a semi-detached as he does not make too much noise in his crate. His ideal home would hopefully have a fenced in yard for him to be able to hang out in the sun and run around to find some sticks to chew on. We are looking for a home where he will get lots of walks and trail hikes daily to help him work out his energies and someone who is committed to his training. If Titan sounds like the dog for you, then I suggest you submit an application today for this good boy! #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #pounddogs #pdr13years #pounddogrescue13yearsstrong Name: Titan ID # PDR1352 Age: 4.5mths Gender: male UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bullmastiff/German Shepherd Colours: fawn, black mask Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Plattsville Adoption fee: $900

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Hayes

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

For Adoption: Hayes! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Hayes is eagerly waiting to find his forever home. He is an approximately 18 month Lab cross, weighing around 55 lbs and is fully grown. Hayes has a brindle coat with small white toes and a small white patch on his chest. He is a joyful and playful young dog who adores his people. Originally from northern Manitoba, Hayes had to fend for himself outdoors. He is very people-oriented and gets along well with other dogs, adept at reading their cues. Hayes has a knack for sensing trouble and removes himself from tense situations. For instance, when his foster siblings engage in a barking match with the neighbor's dogs, Hayes heads for the deck and lies down, avoiding the commotion. This behavior likely contributed to his survival in Manitoba. Hayes is smart , affectionate and loves to cuddle on the couch, sometimes resting his head on your lap. He enjoys playing with his toys, either alone or with his foster siblings, and loves a good game of chase in the backyard, showcasing his speed and agility. Hayes particularly enjoys playing tug-of-war with stuffies or a rope. As a young dog, he is still learning boundaries and needs a family that will ensure shoes and other inappropriate items are kept out of reach. While Hayes does bark occasionally, it is not frequent. He may whine softly as if searching for something or someone. Hayes is house-trained and sits by the door when he wants to go out. Initially, he tried to mark his territory indoors but was quickly trained not to do that and has not done so since. Hayes is also crate-trained, going into his crate with the command "time for bed" and sometimes a treat. He eats his meals and sleeps in his crate at night and stays there when he cannot be supervised or when no one is home. He is comfortable and quiet in his crate. Hayes is still getting used to car rides and is crated during travel. He is quiet and curious about his surroundings but needs more car rides to build confidence. Hayes has been given a clean bill of health by the vet, is up to date with his vaccines, and has been neutered. He is now ready to find his forever family. Hayes would be a good fit for a family with children over fourteen. He can be mouthy when trying to get attention or play, and his adopted family will need to consistently address this behavior. Hayes knows commands such as "sit," "lie down," "stay," and "time for bed." Hayes is a sweet young dog who loves to run and play outside. He enjoys his walks and has learned the basics of leash walking. Hayes is curious and alert on walks but does not get overly excited by wildlife, other dogs, or people. He may occasionally pull on the leash but is easily corrected. Hayes needs a fair amount of exercise to burn off his energy, requiring at least two 45-minute walks a day and some free run time in the backyard. Therefore, it is important that Hayes's new home has a fenced yard where he can run and play. Hayes is good with the other dogs in his foster home and could live with other dogs but would be just as happy as an only dog as long as his people were home more than away. He is also good with the cat in his foster home, but his cat is dog savvy and will not run from a dog. Hayes can go to a home with a cat only if the cat is very dog savvy and wont cause a fuss or run which would elicit chasing behaviours. We are looking for a family or person for Hayes that will commit to his training and seek the advanced classes to continue his education and socialization. The more you can do with him while he is young the better he will be. We want Hayes to live life to the fullest and be a dog that can accompany his people anywhere so advanced training classes will help with this. He is a total love of a dog looking for his forever home. If you are active, outdoorsy and looking for a good buddy for all adventures, look no further than Hayes! Name: Hayes ID # PDR1362 Age: 1.5yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: LabX Colours: brindle Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes (dog savvy only) Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Ingersoll Adoption fee: $800

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