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Jemi

Bernedoodle Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
St Jacobs, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Introducing sweet Jemi 3 yr female (spayed) mini poodle/bernese mountain dog mix, Jemi weighs 25 lbs with a long lean body type more similar to her poodle side of genetics Jemi would love to be matched with a young confident dog or as a single dog with someone who has lots of time to provide human companionship. Like many mill dogs she is nervous of men and will take time to feel safe with all family members. She must have a securely fenced in yard in her new home to meet her specific needs as a flight risk. She would like to live in a quiet or rural neighborhood. She would not do well in apartments or condos or in areas with lots of loud vehicle traffic. ENERGY LEVEL: medium DOG'S DAILY ROUTINE FOR EXERCISE, TRAINING ETC Jemi is a smart dog who likes to spend time with her people. She wants love and time to build a relationship through confidence building and positive experiences. She completed a training program for adolescent dogs at Mapleton Bark and showed a love of training, responding well to praise and treats. FOOD MOTIVATED? Jemi is food motivated, but she is also very sound sensitive which can keep her from taking treats. Jemi loves attention! She will push between her foster dog siblings and anyone willing to share love, so dogs in the home would need to not object to Jemi's attention seeking behaviour with their humans. On walks, Jemi shows interest in other dogs but is nervous of their owners and terrified of loud vehicles, so we are currently only walking her on trails. She is happy in a yard however, and loves to sniff and explore. She is generally indifferent of dogs when she meets them. Jemi is very nervous of people. She requires slow, gentle introductions and many positive experiences with the same person to feel truly comfortable. She prefers women over men and is very loving when she gets comfortable. Jemi will bark at new people coming into the home until she can sniff the person and get petted by them. She recently did very well with a houseful of people at Thanksgiving. She quietly lay in her crate chewing a bully stick as people arrived and when uncrated, she sniffed and snuggled. GOOD WITH CATS? Jemi generally ignores the cat in her foster home. She does not want to interact with it, but she will chase it in the yard if it runs by her. ANY GUARDING BEHAVIOURS As Jemi becomes more comfortable, she is guarding the house by barking at visitors HOUSETRAINED? Yes CRATE TRAINED? Jemi loves to relax in the crate. She goes into the crate willingly and feels comfortable in that space. Jemi is not able to be crated when people are not nearby. DOES YOUR FOSTER DOG SHOW SIGNS OF SEPARATION ANXIETY? She does well loose in the home, but she does not like to be crated when her people are away. This is a skill the foster is working on for short periods. LEASH SKILLS. Jemi can be very unsure in new environments and hesitant to leave the house if the street is busy or loud. She is becoming more comfortable walking on leash, and she is becoming very interested in the smells around her and in the grass. She still bolts to the end of the leash at loud sounds like a bus exhaust or loud motorcycle and will need time to trust herself in her environment. She is walked using both a harness and a non slip collar linked with a coupler for added safety. GROOMING HANDLING Jemi loves to be petted but avoids being groomed if possible. She is compliant if necessary. She is nervous and submissive due to her history of being poorly handled. PERSONALITY/TEMPERAMENT Jemi is a cuddle bug who craves human interaction! She is eager to please and truly just wants to be loved and safe. Jemi needs time to become more confident. Jemi can get overexcited and paw at people for affection. She jumps around and paws repeatedly at her humans in the mornings and when they return from work and this is a behaviour we are working to reduce using redirection and only rewarding other behaviours like sitting or touching people with her nose instead of pawing. She would love slow and consistent training to help her build confidence and connection with her new family. MEDICAL NOTES- She had a variety of parasites when she arrived into rescue and has been treated and tested monthly along with her Advantage Multi topical applied every four weeks to treat hookworm. Jemi started her journey in foster vomiting many times each day due to stress and anxiety. She is now one month without vomiting aside from carsickness, which is also improving. She is an extremely sensitive soul who thrives on routine and love. FOOD AMOUNT/TYPE: Jemi gets 3/4 of pound of raw food split into several portions throughout the day. Maintaining a raw food diet seems to be a big part in her overcoming her past digestive issues. FEEDING ROUTINES: Food and supplements and meds are mixed together. Jemi builds her relationships, in part, based on who brings her food, so her new owners should take turns feeding her to help build her trust. POTTY HABITS: Jemi only wants to go outside with of one of her foster family members. Jemi is comfortable peeing while leashed, but prefers off-leash in a quiet yard. Skills/Commands SIT? Yes STAY? No WAIT? No LAY DOWN? No LEAVE IT? No OFF? Yes DOWN? No COME? Yes Jemi will come, if called in a sweet high pitched way. She is beginning to respond to the command "touch" by booping an outstretched hand for a treat and this is one way we can redirect her from barking. CURRENT ROUTINES AND PREFERENCES THAT WILL HELP THE DOG SETTLE INTO THEIR NEW HOME: Jemi gets up at 6:00 am with the foster and other dogs, she is then uncrated, goes outside to pee, lounges until breakfast, eats and sits on the porch or goes for a walk if it is quiet. She pees again around 8:00am and then she spends the day loose on the mainfloor of the home with two other dogs and a cat mainly sleeping and looking outside or chewing toys. Foster dad works from home, but on another floor, blocked by a baby gate. She hangs out with the foster during lunch, but currently will refuse to go outside with him or the other dogs. At approx.4:30 pm when foster mom is home, she will go outside with the other dogs and pee, gets fed at 6pm. Then she does some activities, or goes for a field walk, gets groomed etc and hangs out in her crate, until last pee and then in a pet bed next to the foster dogs overnight. STRENGTHS/AREAS THEY HAVE IMPROVED ON: Jemi is less jumpy, less submissive and more bouncy. She is becoming interested in the world around her and sometimes takes treats outside. Jemi has learned to love to chew and play with toys, she is attention and love seeking TRANSPORTATION-ANY MOTION SICKNESS OR ANXIETY IN VEHICLES? Jemi is very quiet when travelling and is on medicine for anxiety which helps her to handle car trips although she sometimes vomits or drools on long drives, so crating is recommended. Jemi needs a home where everyone will commit to forming a bond with her. She would like a fairly small social circle where she can become comfortable and feel safe in a home that is not chaotic or too loud. Although she is interested and sweet with our neighborhood kids, a house without kids would suit her best. Jemi will need a yard to have freedom outside as long as her human companion is close by to help her feel safe and play with her. She loves quiet outdoor spaces and long forest walks. Adoption Fee $500 Notes: *Children are not recommended due to Jemi's need for a calm, quiet environment * Mandatory registration with an approved trainer is required to set Jemi up for success with her new family to attend once she has bonded and settled into her new home. In home private sessions are highly recommended *Must be located within Ontario Canada *Inground/ground level Pools and deeper ponds must be separately fenced from yard Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON We do not meet elsewhere nor deliver dogs. Adoptions within Ontario only Please use this link to submit an application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, bloodwork, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us. We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XC1rUWWnxI , or on Amazon prime or also a variety of other free video sites. Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love. This documentary is not advertising, purely just educational. An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs. All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit. We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions. Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter
We'll also keep you updated on Jango's adoption status with email updates.
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Jango

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Bichon Frise

Male, 9 mos
St Jacobs, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Jango! Born Feb 2024, Jango is a young Bichon Frise/Sheltie mix male (neutered) who joined our rescue from a commercial breeder when he remained unsold as an older pup. Jango has now been neutered, vaccinations all updated, dewormed, microchipped and has been working on his training and socialization before he was ready for his big adoption debut. His breed mix will require frequent grooming appts, and daily brushing to prevent matted fur. He is NOT hypoallergenic Jango is seeking a forever home with a suitable canine companion, he loves!!! to run and play with other dogs, and benefits from their companionship to help him feel brave Jango's foster has the following helpful info to share Your foster dog's energy level: Medium as in he is very active when outdoors and medium level energy when indoors LOVES playing with other dogs in a safely fenced yard (NOT dog parks) He wakes up early but plays with his own toys until I get up to take him out. I take him for a short 10-20 mins walk between 7-7:30 AM for potty break, I feed him his morning meal and then he plays with his toys a little and then settles down and naps a little. He has regular potty breaks /walks throughout the day as a younger puppy who cannot hold his bladder for too long yet and we are setting him up for housetraining success, which he is rocking After his evening meal we play about 15-20 mins and he gets to see our neighbour and his kittie friends. He then goes to take a sleep around 8 PM. Is your foster dog food motivated? Not really, he is finicky about his treats/food but is improving Good with dogs Jango is very friendly and respectful to the dogs he meets outside on walks. He may be a little intimitated by big dogs until he gets to know them. He has playdates with other dogs in our rescue and loves to run around and play in their fenced yard. He is learning to meet new people with more confidence. He was intimidated of people initially when I got him but now he is curiously cautious. He hardly barks at anyone but when I see someone reaching him with lots of enthusiasm, he tends to hide behind me and I slowly encourage people to approach him gently and I also encourage him and make sure he feels comfortable. Usually, the next time he sees the same person, he is a lot more confident and allows them to approach him and pet him. Good with cats? He is great with cats. My neighbour has 2 cats and he is very friendly towards and wants to be friends with them and play with them. If he notices the cats going way from him, he patiently sits down and let's cats approach him. He is learning not to chase/ run after cats and let them be comfortable around him. Housetrained? Yes Crate trained? No I haven't needed to crate train him as he has been very good when I need to go out or overnight uncrated Please elaborate on your foster dog's leash skills. He is walking on leash but sometimes pulls. He is currently walking left and right side of the walker (me) so we need to work on that. How would you describe the dog's personality/temperament Extremely sweet, shy at first but becomes friendly soon. He loves to be around his human. Loves outdoor and sun and his true personality and smile comes out when he is outdoors. Jango does suffer from motion sickness, we are using a remedy for this and hope he outgrows it, but he would not be happy travelling often at this point Strengths/areas they have improved on: Strengths: quiet, shy initially but very friendly puppy. He is good at following routine if set with patience. He enjoys human company and loves to be pet. He remains quiet through the night even if he is up early. He likes to go outdoors and loves long walks and running. Jango is well suited for a home with other friendly dogs/cats. He is a great hiking partner and loves outdoors so a family that may offer him that opportunity for consistent socializing and adventures He is very quiet and well behaved and quite trainable. He loves to play so ideally a house where he gets access to lots of toys and preferably a fenced backyard where he can run and play freely. He is a love bug and snuggle buddy and once he has had his adventures and playtime throughout the day, he loves to cuddle up for a quiet evening with his family. Notes: * Mandatory registration with an approved trainer is a requirement for adoptive families. *Must be located within Ontario Canada *Inground/ground level Pools and deeper ponds must be separately fenced from yard Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON Adoptions within Ontario only Please use this link to submit an application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application Adoption fee $775 + HST Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, bloodwork, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us. We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XC1rUWWnxI , or on Amazon prime or also a variety of other free video sites. Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love. This documentary is not advertising, purely just educational. An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs. All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit. We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions.
We'll also keep you updated on Luxi's adoption status with email updates.
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Luxi

Bichon Frise Miniature Poodle

Female, 5 yrs
St Jacobs, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Luxi! DOB Aug 14, 2019 This darling is a 5 yr female Bichon/Mini Poodle mix who joined us after being surrendered by a commercial breeder. Her new name is inspired by “Lux” meaning illumination, which she will now have in her new life Luxi has now been spayed and is UTD on all of her vetting including bloodwork, vaccinations, microchip, dewormed and flea/tick/heartworm tested negative Read more about Luxi from her foster family's notes below: Your foster dog's energy level: Low-Medium Please elaborate on your foster dog's daily routine for exercise, training etc Multiple Daily walks for 15-30 minutes each outing Play fetch with toys, work on training etc Is your foster dog food motivated? Not the most food motivated dog, 3/5 food motivated. Very human attention motivated, 5/5. Good with dogs both in their home environment as well as meeting new dogs? Please detail Good with dogs at home, shows little interests in other dogs Timid at first with new dogs, gets comfortable after 5 mins No dog reactivity How does your foster dog respond to meeting new people in their home environment and outside of the home? Timid at first, barks to alert and tends to avoid. Gets comfortable after a while inside and outside of the home. Good with cats? N/A-no cats in foster home No prey drive with rabbits/squirrels so should be good with cats, probably no interests. Any guarding behaviours noted incl guarding food/treats, people or furniture/valued spaces? If so, how is it managed? No guarding behaviours. Housetrained? Yes Crate trained? Yes Please elaborate on your foster dog's behavior in the crate. Sleeps inside crate overnight outside of our bedroom fine. If we leave her in the crate when we leave the house, she will feel a little anxious. If we are inside the house, and we crate her, assuming all other needs are met, she will enjoy the chew in the crate. I leave my foster dog alone for 1 hour per day. Does your foster dog show signs of separation anxiety? Yes Please elaborate. Rarely we have to leave her at the house for longer than 1 hour, and she would bark out of frustration when we leave. But the anxiety is getting better each day with trust building up. Please elaborate on your foster dog's leash skills. Very good on leash. Loose leash walking, no pull, follows people and always checks on us. How does your foster dog react when you touch the ears, tail, paws etc. Please elaborate. No sensitivity. Can groom easily at home and she even falls asleep during grooming. How would you describe the dog's personality/temperament Mild, gentle, quiet, cuddly and loving. Things needing improvement specifics please needs more work on crate training and separation anxiety but is improving consistently. Medical concerns? Motion sickness. lots of drooling as soon as she's in car, and even vomiting for longer car trips (> 1 hour) Cerennia tablets may help Minor tooth tip broken on tooth tip of 304, monitor on future exams, no dental needed at this time Potty habits: Prefers to do her business during walks vs when out in the yard with us so her new family must be committed to consistently walking her . Skills/Commands Sit? Yes Stay? No Wait? No Lay Down? Yes Leave It? No Off? No Down? Yes Come? No Strengths/areas they have improved on: Luxi has really improved on her socialization and trust with humans. She now loves to cuddle with us. She's also really improved on getting used to living in a house and new environments. Before, she was reluctant to go through doors and narrow spaces. she also wouldn't go up or down stairs. Now she's happily cruising around the house and able to navigate doors and stairs with little hesitation. Transportation-any motion sickness or anxiety in vehicles? Yes, motion sickness in vehicle. She drools and even vomits for long rides. We have tried a homeopathic remedy with little success so now trying Cerennia , anti nausea medication. This often improves in dogs as they become more adapted to travel after living in a breeding facility Please describe the perfect adoptive home for your foster dog based on what you have experienced. A quieter household with someone who is home most of the day and willing to leash walk her for potty breaks. Anything to add? She is super sweet and adorable. She is a lil priceless princess! Notes: * Mandatory registration with an approved trainer is a requirement for adoptive families. *Must be located within Ontario Canada *Inground/ground level Pools and deeper ponds must be separately fenced from yard Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON Adoptions within Ontario only Please use this link to submit an application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application Adoption fee $800 + HST Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, bloodwork, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us. We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XC1rUWWnxI , or on Amazon prime or also a variety of other free video sites. Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love. This documentary is not advertising, purely just educational. An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs. All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit. We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions.
We'll also keep you updated on Whiskey - Stratford's adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskey - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Small) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Searching for your new best friend that will give you all of their attention? Good news, Whiskey is looking for the exact same thing! Whiskey is hoping to find a furrever family that shares his love of adventure and play. ~ Whiskey is looking for a home that will keep him active and give him plenty of enrichment.~ This guy always has lots to say, so he is looking for a house with no shared walls so he does not upset his new neighbours!~ Whiskey would like his new family to be ready to take him to at least 1 training class or sign up for a GoodPup Scholarship at the time of his adoption to help work on his basic training, manners and socialization.~ He does not understand how big and goofy he is, due to his lack of manners and his size he is looking for a home with older children.~ Whiskey seems to have characteristics that resemble hound type breeds. His new family should do some hound research before bringing this sweet boy home.~ Whiskey is looking for a home with no small animals or cats due to possible prey drive.Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:- High Energy- Vocal- Prey drive- Jumpy- Mouthy- Under-SocializedExplanation of Behaviours:- A young dog who is very high energy and will need a lot of time, attention, training, exercise, and enrichment daily to do well.- He will need to continue to be socialized in a safe and proper way to help him up for success in the future.- He will need to have continued work on his basics as well as more difficult behaviours such as jumping and mouthing.- He can be vocal at times, especially when seeking attention.This dog would benefit from:An active home- An adult home or family with older children- No small animals or cats- No apartments or homes with shared walls- Lots of training and socialization- Lots of time and attentionTraining needs/behaviours that need to be worked with for this dog:- Basic training- Socialization- Work on manners and self-control (including mouthing and jumping)Field trip program:The Field Trip with Whiskey was a lot of fun. We went on a long walk and spent time playing in the backyard. He never wanted to stop! He was good in the house. He didn't even attempt to go on the furniture. He likes catching balls and running around, so he would love a backyard! He is a good boy, with tons of energy! He will make a good best friend!**For more information on any behavior's stated above, please check out our behavior factsheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meetand greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which meansthey may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.If you are viewing this animal through 24Petconnect by PetPlace or Adopt-a-pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.
We'll also keep you updated on Maria - Stratford's adoption status with email updates.
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Maria - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Small) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Maria, a spirited and loving large mix breed dog with a zest for life! Maria is full of energy and adores long walks, cuddling up, or playing at the park. ~ She's a strong puller on the leash and can be quite vocal, so she'll need an adopter who can keep up with her and work on her manners.~ Though Maria lacks basic obedience skills, she's eager to learn and would thrive with someone committed to helping her become the best girl she can be. To set her up for success, Maria will need to be enrolled in one in-person positive reinforcement training class or receive a Goodpup scholarship.~ Maria came to us as a stray with a severe ear infection that caused her ears to drop. While the infection has been treated, she remains a bit touch-sensitive, so a gentle approach is key. Due to her vocal nature, Maria wouldn't be the best fit for an apartment or shared-wall dwelling.~ She would do best in a home with older, dog-savvy children who understand how to respect her space. If you're looking for a loyal and lively companion who's ready to take on the world with you, Maria is your girl!Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:- High Energy- Nervous/Shy- Touch Sensitivity- Barrier Reactivity - Vocal- Separation anxietyExplanation of Behaviours:- Maria is an active and high energy dog, her new family will need to provide her plenty of daily exercise, enrichment and training.- Maria can be touch sensitive specifically with new people or when she is anxious/stressed. Her new family will need to slowly work on creating positive associations to touch.- Maria has shown to be barrier reactive at times which results in her being vocal towards whatever is triggering her.This dog would benefit from:- Active but quieter home- Older dog savvy children- Lots of training and socialization- Lots of time and attention- No ApartmentsTraining needs/behaviours that need to be worked with for this dog:- Basic training- Basic manner (jumping up, pushy interactions and pulling on leash)- Socialization- Sensitivity to touch and new things- Barrier Reactivity**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.
We'll also keep you updated on Minnie(Bonded with Freckle) - Stratford's adoption status with email updates.
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Minnie(Bonded with Freckle) - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Minnie, a sweet senior which is part of our duo looking for their forever home together! Minnie, a medium-sized mix, has had a rough start in life, bouncing between homes for years, but now she's ready for stability and love. She's bonded with her mom, Freckle, and they are inseparable. These two must be adopted together!~ Minnie can be nervous around new people and may bark out of fear, but once you offer her a treat, she melts into a happy, loving dog. ~ Minnie and Freckle would do best in a home as the only dogs but could potentially live with another senior dog after a slow, careful introduction. They can be reactive towards new dogs at first, so they would thrive in a house, making them a poor fit for an apartment.~ These lovely seniors would prefer a calm environment with older, dog-savvy children, ideally teenagers. ~ While Minnie can be a strong puller on walks, she loves nothing more than soaking up the sun and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. If you're looking for a devoted pair to bring joy to your home, Minnie and Freckle are waiting for you!Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:Under-SocializedJumpy / MouthyFearful / NervousExplanation of Behaviours:~ Minnie is an active dog with moderate energy who requires daily attention, training, exercise, and enrichment.~ She will need consistent work and training to address challenging behaviours such as mouthing and jumping.~ Minnie can be shy and nervous at first, requiring her new family to introduce her slowly to new people, situations, and environments.~ She has shown reactivity to new dog & new people due to fear or discomfort, particularly when in her kennel, on leash or behind barriers.~ Minnie has some sound sensitivity and can be touch sensitive, especially with unfamiliar individuals. She is uncomfortable when objects are moved over her head, so desensitization will be key.This dog would benefit from:An active homeNo apartment livingIdeally no other dogs in the homeConsistent trainingAmple time and attentionLots of socializationTraining Needs/Behaviours to Work on:Basic trainingBasic manners (jumping up and mouthing)Socialization, especially addressing nervousness in new environmentsDesensitizationReactivityConfidence buildingLeash skillsFor more information on any behaviours listed above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: Behaviour and DefinitionsPlease note that animals coming from foster care may behave differently in the centre due to the change in environment. Their behaviour during meet and greets may not fully reflect their foster care videos.If you're viewing this through 24PetConnect or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website here to submit an application. Applications submitted outside of the KWS Humane website may not be received.

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier