Mastiff puppies and dogs in Smithville, Ontario

Meet Duke, this brindle stud is so much more than meets the eye. Landing in the county pound along with his sons and a few other dogs, these boys were headed for euthanasia when our partner just couldn't bear it, knowing how long they had sat waiting and having truly bonded with the local dog catcher and his wife. Despite his large size, Duke is a laid-back and ultra-friendly guy. He has stolen the hearts of many and quickly bonds with anyone who gives him attention and has shown a gentle and affectionate nature around children. Duke enjoys his time with kids, especially those aged 8 and up. Duke walks well on the leash, and with consistent practice, could become an expert. He loves to sniff and explore and has recently discovered a love for swimming in the pond! Duke would make an excellent companion for cottage trips or hiking adventures. Duke is a loyal and charming dog, eager to please. He would thrive in a family willing to invest time in his continued training and development. His laid-back nature and friendliness make him a great candidate for a family dog. Duke is a heartthrob waiting for his chance to shine in a loving home. He’s patient, deserving, and ready to give all his love to a family that will cherish him. If you’re looking for a loyal and loving companion, Duke is your guy.

COURTESY POST Beau is true to his breed and a big cuddle bug. He would happily sit on the couch with his head in your lap for hours. He loves a good long walk and does really well on a leash, even if he gets a little excited about squirrels. Beau will get excited for his humans to come home every time, whether gone for 5 hrs. or 5 mins, he is going to greet you at the door with a toy or a shoe in his mouth. If you want him to drop his toy, food is the biggest motivator with Beau; he will do just about anything for a treat. Beau loves a cuddly soft toy that he will baby and then eventually love too hard before it needs replacing. Sometimes Beau is not aware of how big he is and will lean his entire 130 lbs. of weight on your leg looking for affection. Beau has been exhibiting some prey drive with our smaller dog, squirrels, cats and other smaller animals he sees.  Beau is fine with strangers so far (adults) he will bark when people come to the door and exhibit some guarding behavior but that is very normal with this breed. Once we let him know that everything is okay, he is immediately all over anyone who will give him affection.  Name: Beau Breed: Cane Corso/Mastiff mix Weight: 130 pounds Gender: Male Spayed/neutered: Neutered Age: 5 years (DOB: Nov.24/18) Obtained From: Originally from an ad on Kijiji. Rehomed in July, however, he is not doing well with the other dog in the home. Reason for Intake: Beau is not doing well with the senior Jack Russell Terrier in the home. Up to Date with Vetting: Yes Good with dogs: Dog selective. Not recommended for a home with dogs under 50 pounds. Likely best as the only dog. Good with cats: Lived with 2 cats for his first year of life, however, he seems to be exhibiting prey drive in his current home. Good with kids: Not recommended for a home with children under 12 years of age. He has lived with babies, however, he has shown concern with the activity of a visiting 4 year old. Good with strangers: If a stranger comes to visit, he will bark. He will go up and sniff them and check them out and be friendly. Resource guarding issues: Not from people/dogs/cats. Ever bitten a human: No Ever bitten a dog: No Fears: Car rides. Described as needing time to adjust to new things. Housetrained: Yes. He toilets in the yard and on leash walks. Crate trained: Yes, but not used recently. Good in the car: No. Current family is not able to get him in the car and help overcoming this fear is ongoing. Bark when left alone: Currently someone is home most of the time but previously he was left alone about 9 hours/day and was quiet. Destructive: No. Energy Level: Medium Leash skills: Walks well on leash. Okay with physical handling/manipulations: He is comfortable being brushed and petted Known commands: Sit, lay down, come, high five Food on now: Kirkland kibble (red bag). 2 cups, 2x/day. Behavioural issues: Afraid of car rides. Takes time to adjust to new environments. Medical issues: None November 5, 2024, 10:56 am

AVAILABLE FOR FOSTER TO ADOPT OR ADOPTION Cedar finally after 3 years had her chance at a life outside of living in a kennel, and this is exactly what this girl needed. Even though her foster to adopt didn’t work out the way we all hoped, we are also so grateful Cedar got the chance to show a great family how amazing and loyal she is, outside of a kennel. Unfortunately, there have been changes in her foster’s life, which has come down to them not being able to adopt Cedar. With her being out of a kennel and into a home, the last thing we are wanting is for her to be put back in a kennel environment, because of how far she has already come living in a home. Going back into a kennel after being in a home for this long, will set her back HUGE and we don’t want that at all. Cedar is getting older, and she deserves to live the rest of her life being able to love her family and be the best friend she is. This girl has been overlooked for 3 years, and honestly, we don’t get it. We have several wonderful dogs living in kennels, getting overlooked for the younger “easy” dogs, when is it their chance to leave and never look back? Cedar is and will always be one of the rescue favorites, because if you’ve personally met her, you know she has the most loving soulful eyes and a loyalty to her that goes unmatched. Intake Date: April 2021 Adoption Fee: $100 Location: Norfolk County, Ontario Cedar Name: Cedar Age: 5 years old Breed: Mastiff Mix Energy: Low to medium Weight: 90lbs Spay/Neuter: Yes Dogs: yes, with proper introduction, she prefers males Cats: yes, dog savvy cats Kids: Yes, but is more comfortable around older kids 10+ recommended Crate Trained: Yes, but doesn’t really need one House Trained: Yes Any Aggression (food or other): Comes from an abusive past, therefore needs a quieter household with a strong leader who she can trust and feel safe with. She does great with woman, men she is extremely selective and needs more time and patience to bond with them. Other Observations: Cedar is very smart so takes to training very well, which is great as this has continued to help her progress with building confidence. Because she can be timid or shy, she would do amazing in a home with a confident owner. Also, she needs an experienced dog handler to lead her. She cannot be in a hectic home or a home with people who are not gentle with her. Due to her abuse in her pass, a home with hand raising and yelling will cause Cedar to be reactive/protective. In a quiet loving fun home, she’s a character who makes you laugh and is great a cuddling. A home with limited guests is best suited for her. From Cedars Foster: We've had Cedar as a foster now for more than a couple of months. She's been such a good dog! This was our first experience fostering. It's been a time of laughter because we've watched her play more like a little puppy than her actual age. Throwing Herself on the grass and literally doing grass angels all 4 paws in the air. Oh, and this is her most relaxed state is on her back sleeping. It's so funny to see a dog do. She's accompanied on many walks and although never really long ones, she Loves to stop and smell the roses! We had our routine down, out for a pee first thing as my boyfriend was up for work at 530am. Then, I'd go put a pair of pants and she knew it was time for a walk. She'd Wait by the front door for her collar and leash. and just sit patiently. And I mean patient. I've never seen such a patient dog! We would come home after our walk, hopefully she pooped, to make room for her breakfast. And most of the time she did like clockwork! So, I'd come home and it was time to multi-task. Get her breakfast and mine, including my coffee! Her kibble was mixed with a tbsp of coconut oil melted on it. I'd tell her it was going to be so yummy, and she’d come as soon as it was on her mat with fresh water. If she didn't eat it all, I'd have to stir it up a bit so it wasn't all chunked up together. Her day comprised or sleeping under my work desk at home while I work. I knew it was time to go out when she’d wake up. When my boyfriend came home, she was so happy to see him, she tried to jump up as though she was giving him a big hug. This dog has so much love to give. She loves to cuddle!! She slept with us. She had a bed so when things got too hot, she went to the floor or on her bed. A fresh water bowl not far from her at all times. Supper time, so time for me to be done work. She came first. I mixed her kibble with a beef bouillon mix from the pet store with ¼ cup of warm water and stirred it all up. She loves that! After supper, there was another walk for her alone with me or with both my boyfriend and I. But around 7 or 8pm, she'd start to act funny. Yes, she was ready for bed already. It forced us to relax earlier than usual. Have our cuddle time with her. And this dog can sleep! She loves her sleep. She was just the right speed of energy! When she was trying to get our attention, it was when we'd be tired, she'd get her loudest toy and play with it! Yes, just like a child. She is truly a remarkable dog. She has a big heart and recognizes the same in others. She loves to wake up my teenage son in the morning for school and when there is no school. I think mostly she wanted to see what was on his bed as he constantly leaves his dishes there from snacks. I can't say enough good things about Cedar. She was my first foster; she would have been my first dog. She deserves more than we can offer her now with my son having sleep issues which will turn into health issues if not properly addressed and I don't want anything but love to be felt for this dog. She deserves the world. 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Hello! My name is Jake!I came into the Guelph Humane Society in June very scared and under-socialized. My GHS friends have been working very hard to help me learn that the world isn`t so scary. My progress has been slow and I`m looking for an adopter who will join along in this journey with me until I`m ready to go home. I am sweet and enjoy tasty treats and neck scratches.MY IDEAL HOME INVOLVES…CHILDREN: No, I`m looking for an adult-only home.OTHER DOGS: Potentially, my experience with other dogs is limited but I could benefit from having a confident, easy-going dog to learn from.CATS: Potentially, with cat confident around dogs.FIRST-TIME DOG OWNERS: No, I am looking for a family that has lots of dog experience.FENCED-IN YARD: Highly recommended.HOUSING ENVIRONMENT: No apartment buildings due to my fearful nature.SOMEONE HOME MOST OF THE DAY: Just in the beginning while I adjust.SOME OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME…ACTIVITY LEVEL: Medium.HOUSE-TRAINED: No, I will need some patience with house-training.If you think I could be a good match for your home, click the `adopt me` button to apply!FOSTER ME! I’m excited to be selected as part of the Paisley Project and I’m looking for a foster home! If your home environment matches what I’m looking for based on the information above, please consider applying to foster me by copying and pasting the following link to fill out the questionnaire: https://guelphhumane.ca/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=frm_forms_preview&form=7y88o. The Paisley Project aims to match selected, long-stay animals at GHS with fosters that can provide a home that gradually introduces them to the everyday experiences of life as a pet. Fosters will offer the routine, structure and stability needed to help get animals ready for their new family. Learn more at https://guelphhumane.ca/the-paisley-project/.

Hello! My name is Maggie!I came into the Guelph Humane Society in June very scared and under-socialized. My GHS friends have been working very hard to help me learn that the world isn`t so scary. My progress has been slow and I`m looking for an adopter who will join along in this journey with me until I`m ready to go home. I am sweet and enjoy tasty treats and neck scratches. MY IDEAL HOME INVOLVES…CHILDREN: No, I`m looking for an adult-only home.OTHER DOGS: Potentially, my experience with other dogs is limited but I could benefit from having a confident, easy-going dog to learn from.CATS: Potentially, with cat confident around dogs.FIRST-TIME DOG OWNERS: No, I am looking for a family that has lots of dog experience.FENCED-IN YARD: Highly recommended.HOUSING ENVIRONMENT: No apartment buildings due to my fearful nature.SOMEONE HOME MOST OF THE DAY: Just in the beginning while I adjust.SOME OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME…ACTIVITY LEVEL: Medium.HOUSE-TRAINED: No, I will need some patience with house-training.If you think I could be a good match for your home, click the `adopt me` button to apply!FOSTER ME! I’m excited to be selected as part of the Paisley Project and I’m looking for a foster home! If your home environment matches what I’m looking for based on the information above, please consider applying to foster me by copying and pasting the following link to fill out the questionnaire: https://guelphhumane.ca/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=frm_forms_preview&form=7y88o. The Paisley Project aims to match selected, long-stay animals at GHS with fosters that can provide a home that gradually introduces them to the everyday experiences of life as a pet. Fosters will offer the routine, structure and stability needed to help get animals ready for their new family. Learn more at https://guelphhumane.ca/the-paisley-project/.