Puppies and dogs in Ayr, Ontario

**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: Dwight! 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/. Let me introduce you to this handsome devil – Dwight! Dwight is an approximately 7 month old Bluetick Coonhound and he has some of the most beautiful markings that I have ever seen on this breed. He has a very smooth and short coat and his body is a mix of black and blue tick markings. The tops of his legs are blue ticked and blends beautifully into red tick on the lower portion of all of his legs. His face has the beautiful black and tan colourings, and his eyes are beautiful brown and forever energetic. Dwight currently weighs about 54 lbs and we expect that he will be closer to 65lbs once he is fully grown and filled out. Dwight has the longest and silkiest soft ears that you could just sit and rub for hours, and he will let you, he loves his human affection, especially when you are petting his head and ears. Dwight was originally found roaming around with his sister and were picked up by the local pound, from there they were both lucky enough to land a foster spot with Pound Dog Rescue! From the moment we brought Dwight into our home he has been a very happy go lucky puppy with a major zest for life. You would never know that he was abandoned and spent time in a pound, because this guy is just so happy all the time. Dwight is always looking for an adventure and going out for walks is his favourite time of the day! Dwight loves to be out on the town to see all the sights and sniff all the smells, Dwight also thinks that everybody should be his friend! Dwight is what we call a pretty boy, and anyone who has owned a hound knows exactly what I mean! Dwight is living in a home with adults and teens, big dogs and little dogs, old dogs and young dogs, and a cat. Dwight loved all the humans in the household immediately, he is very much a people pleaser and loves the attention and affection that he receives from his humans. That being said, Dwight is large and still a puppy and will be in his puppy stage for at least another 18 months, given his size and excitability I’m recommending a home where kids are aged 10+ up and who understand proper play and boundaries with dogs. When it comes to the dogs Dwight will try to get anyone to play with him, he loves a good game of tug of war, keep away and chase, and don’t forget the wrestling! Dwight has been very patient when playing with the smaller dogs in the home and is fairly respectable of his size in comparison to them. When it comes to the older dogs, Dwight will still try to initiate play even if they have expressed that they are not interested. We do sometimes need to step in to remind him that he’s not welcome to do as he pleases. We would recommend a home with another younger playful dog for him to spend time with, or he would also be more than happy to be an only dog! Dwight does have a cat in his foster home, and I will ask that his forever home does not have a cat in it. He has shown a very high prey drive as is expected with his breed and he will not hesitate to give chase if given the opportunity. As mentioned, Dwight loves to go on his daily walks. He is currently being walked using a gentle leader head halter while we help him to understand leash respect. He is doing very well using this tool and his walks are very enjoyable. Dwight has the most precious prance when he walks, it’s mesmerizing to watch him! Dwight loves to see other dogs and people while we are out on our walks, as I said before, he thinks everyone should be his friend. When it comes to seeing wildlife on our walks Dwight gets very excited. We have been working on him maintaining leash respect when he sees wildlife and he has been improving each day. Continued walks in his forever home will ensure that he continues to develop good walking habits and leads his best life. When it comes to training, we are looking for a family who is committed to advanced levels of obedience and not just doing the required basic obedience and leaving it at that. Training is a lifelong commitment and while training hounds can be very rewarding, you must understand that hounds are a very stubborn breed to train and patience is key. We are hoping to find someone with hound experience for Dwight’s forever home. He is picking up on house manners beautifully and is really starting to understand what is expected of him in the home, he is learning to come when we call his name, and is learning that he needs to sit before he can go through doors. Dwight is a working/athletic breed dog, and with that comes the responsibility to ensure that he is getting enough physical and mental exercise. Dwight is not suited for a home where someone will just take him for one or two short walks a day, he requires much more engagement than that to ensure that he can be his best self and not become destructive in the home. Dwight would likely thrive with a family member who wants to participate in cani-cross or are runners, or regular hikers. He is a very outdoorsy dog and his people will need to be active, outdoorsy people too. Dwight has been working very hard on his housetraining and is doing exceptionally well. It’s important that his humans work with him to make sure that he is doing his business outside and are praising him for this when he does. Dwight has had a few accidents while with us, but I fully attribute these to our human error in not giving him enough time to finish his business outside. Dwight has been on a few car rides while with us, he has been tethered in the backseat, as well as in a crate in the back seat. There has only been one car ride where Dwight has been vocal, otherwise he will happily lay down and enjoy the drive. Dwight is crate trained and goes into his crate for all of his meals, when we go to bed, and when the humans leave for the day. Dwight does not love his crate yet, but we are working on making the crate a safe place for him where he can feel safe and enjoy. Dwight is vocal in his crate initially and it will take him a bit of time to settle down and become quiet. When we go to bed it’s only about 15 minutes before he calms and quiets down. When we leave for work, it is also about 15 minutes and as long as there are no disturbances in the home, he will soundly sleep otherwise. Given that Dwight can be very vocal in his crate, we are looking for a detached home for him where there are no concerns that he will bug any neighbours. Dwight would definitely love his forever home to have a fully fenced , large secure yard that he could play in. Dwight is looking for his forever person/home where someone has time to dedicate to him becoming the best dog he can be through lots of exercise and training. He’s looking for a home where he is the only dog, or where he has another young playful dog to keep him company. He requires a detached home with a secure fenced yard. Dwight is a very loving, happy go lucky boy who is just looking for someone to please. If you think you can provide Dwight with the forever home that he is looking for, then I urge you to apply for him now! Name: Dwight ID # PDR2105 Age: 7mths Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bluetick Coonhound Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Plattsville Adoption fee: $900

I am delighted to introduce Caleb a 9 month old Lab/Hound mix. Caleb came to our rescue from a local pound with a leg injury that has since healed. Caleb is a very handsome pup with very soft beige markings that don’t show up in his photos. He is currently 24 kilograms or 53 pounds and about full grown. He is an energetic and playful boy who requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. We go on multiple walks each day with a total of at least 6 km daily. Several times a week we go to local conservation areas for a 5 km hike and on those days we may reach 9 or 10 km in total. I believe Caleb would be a good candidate for agility training in the future once his basic obedience classes are finished. Best advice I was given is that a well behaved puppy is a tired puppy. Caleb no longer follows me as my shadow and is happy to relax on his own in another room while I’m busy elsewhere. He spends much of his time in the living room where he has taken over the couch as his favourite go to place. Caleb quickly learned the sit command and automatically sits to have his lead put on for our walks and also when we return home. We have an after walk routine which he loves. Once his leash is off he goes to the couch and wiggles himself silly until I come to give him tummy rubs which he loves. He can get excited and try to mouth me so I always have a toy for him to chew on instead. The sit command calms him down. Caleb enjoys snuggling in beside me on the couch. He thrives on affection and praise. When I go on my yoga mat for my practice Caleb thinks I’m fair game for play and will snuggle into my butt while I do leg lifts or drive me crazy with his squeaky toy trying to distract me and play with him. I have had several different people over to visit. Once Caleb greets them gently he curls up on the nearby couch or will lie under the card table with his head on one person’s feet and his butt on someone else. Most people are amazed to learn he’s still a puppy because he is so calm and gentle. He loves people and welcomes visitors. In the house Caleb is pretty good on the recall command . I have taken him on a 50 foot long line to a green space nearby so he can get in some running. His recall can be comical as he comes running full speed and doesn’t always stop in time. I have to do a quick side step so he doesn’t run into me. It’s a work in progress. Caleb loves being outdoors and he spends time on a 30 foot long line in my backyard since I don’t have a fenced in yard. He is content to observe, chew his toys and explore while I work in the garden nearby. In the morning when I open his crate Caleb does a big stretch and then waits for an all over body rub before heading to the kitchen for a treat puzzle and waits for me to get my shoes on to go for our first walk of the day. He is very patient and once he sees I’m ready he comes over to get his lead put on. At the writing of this bio Caleb has been with me for a few months and has made amazing progress. He is a very intelligent puppy who is quick to learn. I have trained Caleb on the gentle leader because of his size and strength, but he rarely pulls when walking unless he catches a scent he really wants to follow . I was expecting him to pull when he encountered bunnies, squirrels and chipmunks but he just stops and watches them until they disappear and then he continues on his walk. Caleb spotted a baby toad on the road one night and was fascinated. He gently nudged it with his nose and it did a little hop forward. Caleb continued this gentle play for several minutes before we resumed our walk. Caleb is a very social puppy who loves to meet both people and other dogs.. He is very gentle with these encounters and is a bit sad when I won’t let him meet everyone on our walks. He automatically sits patiently when others approach hoping I’ll let him meet. This is something he learned to do all by himself. Because he’s a big puppy he can seem a bit intimidating to little dogs so we usually meet at a 3 foot distance. Caleb recently met my neighbours 2 cats in a friendly manner. He has no problem with cars passing by but large trucks and the back up noise made by the garbage truck startled him. Caleb is being fostered in a small rural community with nearby green spaces for his walks. Caleb settles well in my suv on a tether. If there’s a passenger in the back seat he’ll snuggle into them looking for a treat. When I put the rear window wiper on it startled him and he barked at it. Caleb is highly food motivated. Unless he’s being rewarded for obedience training sessions he has to work for his treats. He was quick to solve a level 1 and 2 treat puzzle and I have had to go to a higher level to stimulate his brain. Caleb can be a counter surfer so all food needs to be kept out of his reach. He is a bottomless pit with a healthy appetite just like any growing puppy. During the day when it’s getting near meal time Caleb will sometimes sit and look longingly at the kitchen counter where his treat and kibble containers are kept hoping I’ll give in. Caleb drinks a lot and should have access to the outdoors for a bathroom break every 4 hours or so. He does hold for 8 hours overnight. Caleb likes his human to be home more than away. He rarely barks or whines unless I leave the house. He is crated when I leave the house and he will whine for a few minutes when I first leave and then remains quiet until my return. I have checked with my neighbours to verify this. Caleb may regress when he moves to his forever home but with patience and time it can be overcome. Because of this Caleb would not be suitable for an apartment or condo where he would disturb neighbours. Caleb goes into his crate willingly with a treat and sleeps quietly through the night. He will sometimes wander into his crate during the day to see if he’s left a treat behind. Caleb is a wonderful pup full of love, energy and a sweet gentle nature. He is looking for a home preferably with a fenced in yard where he can free play and run to work off his high energy. His family needs to be outdoor oriented and willing to spend the time walking and hiking that this puppy needs. He would be fine with older children, over 6yrs of age, who would enjoy teaching Caleb how to play fetch. Caleb shouldn’t be left on his own for a full workday and would benefit from someone who worked from home or a family with alternate schedules so someone is home more often. Caleb is looking for a family who has the time and energy to help this sweet puppy reach his full potential. If you’re that family please consider Caleb. He’s so worth it. Name: Caleb ID # PDR2094 Age: 7mths Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Lab/Hound Colours: white and tan 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: Freelton Adoption fee: $900

For Adoption: Maxine! 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/. This is Maxine, and she will not accept a life she does not deserve! Maxine is a Bluetick Coonhound who is about 7 months old. She has a beautiful bluetick coat, with some larger black spots on her back, and an adorable half bluetick/half black and tan face. She has been spayed and is up-to-date on all her vaccinations and vet care appropriate for her age. She is about 40 lbs but is still a bit on the thin side and is still growing, and may weigh up to 50-60lbs once fully grown. Maxine was found as a stray running with her brother (also under Pound Dog Rescue’s care) and was housed at a rural pound for about one month with little adoption interest. A pound is a difficult place for a young, high energy dog to stay for a long time, so they contacted Pound Dog Rescue to bring her into foster care where she could start training, playing and experiencing the world as a young dog should. Maxine does not seem too affected by her past. She absolutely loves people. She likes to meet new people, but in new locations she often greets people meekly, close to the ground, as she sneaks into their lap as close as physically possible. She may try to slip in a few kisses on the mouth or ears. Once she is more comfortable in the new space, she tends to be more exuberant in her greeting. We have worked on her manners in our time with us, and she has learned to sit to ask for affection, but her new home should be prepared that Maxine will likely want to jump up to try to deliver those kisses to mouths and ears and receive the affection she desires so badly. While she was a bit of a jumping bean to start after picking her up from the pound where she had limited stimulation, she will now often automatically offer a sit or lie down for attention. She does not tend to jump up on strangers, but will try to softly sneak her way up their body to kiss their face. She has not been protective of the house with new people entering the home, and treats visitors into her space with a gentle friendliness. Being a puppy, when she is excited or understimulated it is a lot harder for her to remain with all four feet on the ground. Due to her tendency to jump up, we recommend any children in her home be slightly older, about 10 years and up. Being so motivated to please her people, Maxine is doing very well with her training! She is generally a submissive dog, and needs a calm owner who can direct her fairly with positive guidance and reinforcement. As a hound, she does need clear leadership as they are a determined breed group and if she has an idea of what she wants to do she does not give up easily, despite her overall submissiveness. However, we find that her determination can be channeled into good choices with the right motivation. She absolutely loves training, and is motivated by praise, physical affection and food rewards. She takes treats almost too gently–we often have to place them inside her mouth like a coin in a vending machine. Maxine is trained exclusively with positive reinforcement and will not respond well to overly harsh corrections. She needs to build her confidence and success with positive reinforcement is a great way to build confidence. Maxine knows her name, sit, lay down, kennel and we have been practicing various life skills like handling for common veterinary and grooming procedures, walking nicely on a leash, not jumping up, and other common puppy skills. Maxine likely did not live in a house before, so things like not jumping up on the counters, bursting through doors, and walking on a leash were new to her in foster care. Maxine will thrive in advanced training classes or classes like scent work where she can build a strong relationship with her owner and build her confidence. As a result, we do not recommend Maxine for a first-time dog owner. In terms of walking, Maxine is a higher energy dog, who walks on average 5km per day minimum if combined with other forms of stimulation, but can definitely walk longer. She loves her exercise. As a puppy, she benefits from a balance of walking and other forms of play and mental stimulation to tire her out. She is currently walked on a combination of a martingale collar for safety and a gentle leader for control. Maxine has greatly improved in her walking skills in our time with us, as leash walking was a new skill for her. At first, she was either at the end of the martingale with tension or straying to walk directly in front of us. She habituated to her gentle leader very easily and knows that it means she is going for a walk. She doesn’t rub her face or try to remove it at all. Now, we either walk her together with two of our dogs with more structure or solo with more sniff time and training breaks. Maxine appreciates a decent walking pace, and being a hound does enjoy some sniffing time especially on her less-structured walks, but usually doesn’t linger on the same spot for very long. She generally does not pull on the gentle leader, but a good sniff trail may excite her to pick up the pace and pull along the path of the scent, as is typical for her breed. Maxine will likely appreciate long sniff hikes in woodsy areas for stimulation every now and then, but is also very happy on her city walks with varied routes. Initially strangers passing her were always curious new friends, but we have been working on her focus and she passes strangers much better now. She has no fear of busy car or foot traffic, and is not startled by city noises like ambulances, construction, shop doors opening near her, or large vehicles like garbage trucks. For her other activities, Maxine enjoys playing with toys, people and other dogs. She likes all kinds of toys, especially plush toys. She does a good job entertaining herself with toys on a bed nearby. She usually receives one food puzzle per day to help engage her mentally, as mental stimulation is important to keep her happy. She also enjoys a game of fetch and is working on the retrieve part but definitely has the running perfected! We usually cycle a few types of fetch toys for her and she enjoys running from end to end of the yard after them. She is also learning how to play a game of tug with her handler. Her future home would benefit from access to enclosed green space where she can run safely, whether that is your private yard, or time on a long-line. She will love going to a home where her family enjoys hiking or running, and other outdoor activities she can participate in. Maxine plays well with other dogs once she is more comfortable with them, as she is very curious and friendly but generally unsure with face-to-face greetings due to her low confidence. She hesitates, but does not refuse to meet new dogs. With proper introductions (like following behind the new dog on a walk) she regains her confidence and plays well with other dogs, reading their signals very well without much human intervention. She is the type of dog who needs a few moments or sometimes a few introductions to figure out another dog before initiating play. Being a puppy, she may need help learning when to calm down and leave other dogs alone when they are done playing, but we have not found this to be the case for her in foster care. She leaves older dogs alone when they are resting, and is not a pest when they do not want to play. She may however accidentally step on or sit on a resting older dog in her clumsy playfulness, so any older dogs in her forever home should be tolerant or provide reasonable corrections to younger dogs. Maxine would do well with an active dog companion to play with, but she will also be fine as a solo dog. We do not find her to take confidence from other dogs being around necessarily, and introductions with new dogs that are forward and exuberant cause her to back up at first. Maxine is not dog reactive, and we reinforce her visual check-ins with a tasty treat on walks, as she may look at other dogs while on walks and briefly becomes distracted by following them with her eyes, but is very easily redirected to focus on her handler. Maxine is fostered with our two medium size dogs who are slightly smaller than her, and another small senior foster dog. She adapts her play style to each dog, enjoying both paw-bopping, sharing toys, and running around, while leaving the small senior who prefers not to play alone to his peaceful napping. Maxine has not demonstrated any resource guarding around other animals in her time in foster care. For a breed that generally has high prey drive, we have not seen Maxine display strong prey drive tendencies in her time with us. Squirrels have darted up trees and sped past her on walks with very minimal reaction. She has also seen small and large birds and not been overly excited. We also have two dog-savvy cats in our home, who have met many of our foster dogs. She is definitely interested in our cats. If a cat were to run from her we think she would chase them, but our cats are very comfortable with Maxine and generally do not move unpredictably in front of dogs. If they jump past her, she is usually more interested to see where the cat came from, rather than continue to track the cat that is directly beside her. In these moments, it’s almost as if she is more excited for the appearance of a cat and the chance that there are more coming than actually touching said cat. But, she is interested in sniffing the cats and has play-bowed and tried to initiate play with them in the same way as she does for small dogs. A cat who swipes at her would likely be interpreted as play. At the same time, she is able to relax next to our cats on the couch. For these reasons, we believe it is not out of the question for Maxine to live with cats, however she will require further training, time and maturity to be truly successful with them. I would not recommend her forever home start with cats for the time being, as she is still a young puppy. Her behaviour with cats aligns with a young puppy who has not had much exposure or training around cats, and most cats will likely find her inquisitive nose intrusive and annoying. In the home, Maxine tends to be a bit busy, as is typical for a high energy puppy. We are working on teaching her how to relax in the home, as she is currently very excited by all the things to do and will over-exert herself. Prior to her becoming overtired, we ask her to go into her kennel with a special treat for some quiet time and she falls asleep almost immediately. She has been able to lay on a bed or the couch but is still working on relaxing without being told to do so, which is common for high energy puppies, and she is definitely making progress already. When she goes to her forever home she will need reminders on appropriate objects to pick up and which objects are toys. Entering our home for the first time everything that she could fit her mouth on was a possible toy! She has not been destructive with her toys or bedding, and has not tried to chew on chair legs or anything similar, but management and training will be important to help her learn the expectations in her new home. Maxine has been doing very well with kennel training. She sleeps in her kennel quietly all night, while we are at work, and spends varied periods of time in her crate throughout the day to practice independence. If she is appropriately physically and mentally exercised, she may bark softly for a few minutes when left completely alone, but falls asleep and is silent until she is visited to get up again. If she is crated in the same room as family members she rarely protests, but may release a small whine if she is bored. She is very good at self-soothing, and we provide toys in her kennel which she will chew on if she is upset, and settles herself again. She is not protective of her kennel space. Although she is generally a quiet hound, she has a big bark if she gets going and a long howl, which may upset apartment/condo neighbours with shared walls. Generally she only barks when she is left alone at first, but is not very vocal otherwise for us. Housetraining has also been a success for Maxine. While she is not reliable at alerting yet, she also has not had accidents in the home–only once in her kennel when she was left alone for the very first time. She understands to pee and poo outside with the command “duties” and is getting better at relieving herself faster with less dawdling. Maxine has been very good for any body-handling and grooming. She does shed a bit, but her short, soft haircoat is otherwise fairly low maintenance. She tolerated bathing much better after her first time, and stood still nicely. We have also trimmed her nails and handle her paws without issue. She has not demonstrated any body-handling sensitivities in her time with us, and we always try to make it a positive experience for her with a tasty reward. Maxine also loves car rides. She is ready to jump in as soon as the door opens for her. We do recommend a car crate for her, as she usually likes to play a bit before settling down in the back seat. We tried a harness tether at first, which she did tolerate very well, but anything in the back seat was fair game for a nibble, and she would occasionally stretch to give ear kisses to the driver. Just like her home kennel, we have special toys that are only in her car crate. She plays with her toys for a bit and then sleeps for the ride just like before, but there’s less distraction and ear kisses for the driver. Safety first! With maturity and training Maxine will likely not require a crate in the future, but we do strongly recommend one, especially for now. Maxine has not demonstrated any nausea or anxiety about car travel. Are you ready to give Maxine the life she deserves? Thank you for considering a rescue dog. You can find some of her foster journey @twiceluckyfosters on Instagram. Name: Maxine ID # PDR2119 Age: 7.5mths Gender:female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bluetick Coonhound Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: not yet unless very dog savvy Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Hamilton Adoption fee: $900

Polar | Female | 4.5 Months | Northern Mix Breed | Dogs: Yes | Cats: Yes | Kids: Yes Meet Polar! Polar, a lovable and playful pup from a remote Northern Ontario community, is ready to join your family! She has overcome a broken femoral head, and with veterinary monitoring, no surgery is currently needed. The rescue will cover future surgery costs if necessary down the road. Polar is a true love bug - an affectionate, friendly, gentle, and sweet companion who loves people and social interaction. She's highly food motivated, making training a breeze! This playful pup enjoys running around the house and yard, catching and throwing toys, and rolling and chasing balls. Ideally, Polar's family will be active, with time for play and exercise. She'll do well with families with children, provided they're gentle and patient. While not necessary, having a pet sibling for playtime would be beneficial, as Polar loves to play and stay engaged. In terms of training, Polar is crate trained, responding to the command "bed." She's mostly housebroken, with occasional accidents when we can’t get out out to potty fast enough when she wakes up in the morning. Consistency and patience will help her overcome this. At night, Polar sleeps comfortably in her crate, occasionally whining before settling. Polar is microchipped and current on age appropriate vaccinations. She is located in Oshawa, ON. Apply to adopt! https://forms.gle/ofwHk3KHzcVX92Ci6

Lily Lily is a shy, sweet, silly little soul. A 3 year young, 20lb, spayed, female, chiweenie mix from Texas. She is looking for a quiet, loving home that can give her the mental confidence to be the fun, curious dog that she is at heart. She does not like children or young teens and would do best in a home without as they are weird and stress her out! Young visitors are fine as long as they leave her be. She likes to play with other happy dogs/cats after a long trust building period. She is currently fostered with 2 dogs and 2 cats who she became happy to be around once she realized they were nice to her. She is young and does like to play but never quite learnt how to. She would love for you to show her. She will boop you with her nose and let you know when zoomie time is, once she is comfortable with you. It is a very special, rewarding feeling when she finally opens up! :) Lily will walk with you on a leash but is cautious of everything and walks can be very spooky when they are filled with weird noisy things that move, especially children. She has shown a lot of progression in this area, learning to trust her foster mommy rather than flee, and is only expected to continue to improve over time as she trusts her walker(s). She prefers to go potty in a backyard as stopping to do that one a walk is not her idea of comfort. This VERY loving girl and will want to sit on your lap, sleep with you at night, she’ll miss you when you are gone and be excited when you come back. She is crate trained, house broken, loves food and is a very easy keep. Laying on her dog bed or the couch most of the day, getting up once in a while to potty, say ‘hi’ (boop), then grabs a toy to sneak back out of the way.

Benji / Neutered Male / 8 months / 25lbs / Aussie x Poodle (supposedly) / Dogs: Yes / Cats: Untested / Kids : Yes Remember Benji? He’s had all getting completed and some time to get to know him, he’s officially available for adoption! Benji is a playful and curious 8-month old Aussie mix, who is ready to find his forever home! Benji is a smart and energetic boy who loves to chew, play with squeaky toys, and run around. He's highly food motivated, which makes training super easy. Benji takes a little time to warm up to new people, especially men, so he needs a patient and gentle person to help him trust. He'd thrive in an active family who loves the outdoors and can provide him with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Benji is house trained, crate trained, and loves going for car rides, where he'll curl up in his blanket and snooze, rarely even bothering to take a gander out the window. While he can be a bit anxious in new situations, with slow introductions and positive reinforcement, he'll learn to navigate new environments confidently. Benji has been great with kids, and the few dogs he has met, but he is untested with cats and with his squirrel prey drive being high, not sure he’s a good candidate for a home with feline friends. Benji is a super fun, and loving pup. He would love a home where someone is home more often than not. Benji is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age appropriate vaccinations. He is currently being fostered in Port Colborne. Apply to adopt! https://forms.gle/PQczq8MXueSSfYhE9