Poodle puppies and dogs in Tavistock, Ontario

Ths lovely lady came into care after requiring emergency surgery for a foreign body. She is recovering nicely and is looking for her forever family. She is skittish and uncertain of new surroundings and takes some time to be comfortable. She loves to be near you and enjoys ear scratches and positive reinforcement....who doesn't like to be told they are a good girl? She is good with smaller, quiet dogs and pays no attention to the cats in her foster home. She is great on leash and rides well in the car. She does need to be supervised outside as she gravitates back to eating items that are not appropriate and can be harmful to her. She has not exhibited this behaviour indoor, but may be something to be aware of in the future. She knows some basic commands and would benefit from additional training and confidence building. She has had her spay surgery, is up to date on her vaccines, is heartworm negative, has been flea and tick treated, and is microchipped. Her adoption fee is $500. You must be 21 years old to adopt and provide vet and personal references. An application to adopt her can be found on our website www.oxfordcountyanimalrescue.com. Click on Adopt, then Dogs for Adoption, and scroll to the bottom of the page. All applications are reviewed, and if we feel you might be a good fit for her, you will be contacted to arrange a home visit as well as for permission to speak with your vet. Repeated phone calls and emails with not advance your application. We are a volunteer, foster based rescue and there is no opportunity to meet her before an application has been approved. We thankyou for respecting these guidelines.

**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: Henley! 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/. Henley is a beautiful 2 year old Standard Poodle. You might recognize her as she is a previous PDR rescue. Due to unforeseen major life change with her family and no fault of her own, Henley was returned to Pound Dog Rescue. We are Henley’s original foster home and we welcomed her back with open arms! The growth and major strides this girl has made, is amazing to say the least. When Henley originally came to us, she was terrified of everyone and everything. She earned the nickname of “Henny Penny” as in her world, everything was terrifying. Today she walks around happy, excited and with growing confidence. When we first took in Henley, she was part of a large rescue mission from a northern puppy mill. She was living in filthy conditions with minimal nutrition, and she was under weight. Henley had limited human interaction and what she did have must have been a negative experience. She came to us as a very shut down and terrified girl. She was kept in a kennel with no socialization, positive human contact, exercise, or affection and this had really impacted her young life. What Henley went through does still affect how she navigates her world. She is still timid (more so around males) and will flinch if you come at her too fast. She prefers to watch a situation before engaging and she prefers a calm environment. However, Henley is a completely different dog from when she first came to us, and she continues to grow and make significant breakthroughs. Henley’s forever home will need a female presence and experience with timid dogs. She is most comfortable with females but is getting more comfortable around males and will interact and look for some scratches and kisses. She requires her people to have patience as she continues to progress and come out of her shell. Henley is such a beautiful, sweet and gentle girl. Henley is very treat driven and has learned her basic commands of sit, down and wait. She is ready now to start her first level obedience. This training will help with her confidence and is integral to her growth. She is very smart and will thrive with training and watching other dogs complete the challenges. Henely is always watching to see how other dogs are handling the situation so training in a controlled environment will give her a large boost of confidence. Henley loves her walks, and she is taken out on a martingale collar. This type of collar gives an added boost to her security in case she is spooked. She absolutely loves the outdoors and enjoys her daily walks, twice per day. She walks in the front with her foster dog sisters and is such a good quiet walker. She doesn’t bother with any of the other barking dogs in the area and will walk nicely with her pack. Henley’s most favourite spot to be is outside. Rain or shine this girl loves to run, play, and even sleep outside in the yard. She feels completely free outdoors and turns into a goofy and playful pup. She loves to play chase and wrestle with her foster dog sisters. She is being fostered with 2 young standard poodles and is always the first to start play time and the last to stop playing. She is a very energetic and lively pup. When the dogs are finished playing, she will run around and throw her own toys and chase them down. She has started to bring her toys to me to be thrown and will happily jump and pounce in the yard to retrieve them. We’ve had several summer BBQs at our place and Henley easily accepts new people when she is outside. On her own terms, she has walked over to each person and quietly sniffed and sometimes even licked them. She will back away if someone reaches out to touch her, but if left alone she will walk amongst your guests without issue. My advice to any of my guests was just to leave her alone and to pretend like she wasn’t there. She is truly herself in the outdoors, so Henley’s forever family will need to love the outside as much as she does and have a large, fenced yard for her to play in. Henley was a bit different from other mill dogs as she did not love her crate. Her safe spot was always outside, and she still only tolerates her crate for 3-4 hours at most. She doesn’t love it but will go inside as she knows she gets a treat. At night she sleeps on a dog bed next to her foster dog sisters in my bedroom. She likes to be close to her humans and pack. She is house trained and will go a full 8 hours without any issue. In the morning, this seems to be the one time that she lets her guard down. She will hop onto my bed with the other dogs and will allows scratches, belly rubs and lots of kisses. But after that, she is ready to move! She is so excited to start each new day. Sometimes her exuberance is a bit much before a cup of coffee 😊 She is so excited that she will bark/yip all the way to the back door. We are working on this; however, it is definitely a work in progress. She loves outside so much that she has a hard time containing her excitement. Henley is still learning how to be a dog and gains most of her knowledge and confidence from her pack. Through the other dogs, she has learned how to properly interact, and her confidence continues to grow. Henley needs to live with a young, energetic, and confident dog. She needs a playmate that can keep up with her energy levels and show her how to navigate through our scary world. Henley is a Standard Poodle and has a beautiful cream and red coat. She is considered hypoallergenic as she is a hair breed dog. With this comes regular brushing, bathing, ear cleaning and grooming. Henley has handled all of her baths and grooming well. Keep her coat short and tidy and you should be able to keep any matting from occurring. Henley’s ideal home will be one with direct access to a safe fenced, large yard in a quiet rural setting or quiet neighbourhood. She can get overwhelmed by a lot of traffic noises and will not enjoy busy areas where a lot of people are around her. Henley is only crated for 3-4 hours at a time so she would need someone home more than away. Henley requires an adult only home or a home with older teenage children. Henley has been fantastic with every dog in our home and bonds quickly with her pack. She needs another dog in the home as she loves to play and requires their guidance. However, what Henley needs most is a person or people who are kind, and patient and experienced in working with timid dogs. She has made huge strides in her foster home and is ready to move on to the next stage of her life in a loving forever home. Henley is such a sweet, gentle and kindhearted girl. She will grow to trust her forever family, she will just move at a different and slower pace than other dogs. It brings so much joy when she walks up to you with her guard done looking for a kiss and some chin and butt scratches. Watching her grow is truly rewarding! Is Henley the dog for you? Name: Henley ID # PDR1085 Age: 2 yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Standard Poodle Colours: cream 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: large Location: Drumbo Adoption fee: $800

Spudley | Male ♂️ | 3 Years Old | Doodle 🐩 | Dogs: Yes | Cats: Unsure | Kids: No Dating Bio: I'm very shy, but each day I learn how to be the dog I was always supposed to be! Adoption Bio: Spudley was found in a rural area covered in filth and matted fur. This poor boy was likely a puppy mill discard after he had done his duties as a stud dog. Spudley spent several months getting healthy and is ready to find that perfect family. Spudley’s past took a toll on him, he is a nervous boy and needs a special home with owners who will have lots of patience with him and take it at his pace. With each day that passes Spudleys confidence grows and personality shines. He is now remaining out of his crate during the day, even during naps! Spudley loves to run outside, chew on his toys, play tug o war with his furry friend, but eating some good old turkey will forever be his favourite pastime. He has learned to trust being around humans although physical touch still has to be taken at his pace after a lifetime of mistreatment. Since being fostered with a confident friendly dog. Spudley has gained a lot of confidence off his furry friend and would benefit greatly from having a furry sibling in his forever home. He is great with all dogs and has yet to be cat tested. Because he is nervous around people, a home with young kids is not ideal as the loud noises and fast movements will terrify him. Older dog savvy kids will be better for him. Spudley is the sweetest boy and although he is fearful, he has never been aggressive. His journey has been incredible to watch and this is only the beginning! Help us find him his happily ever after! Spudley is Neutered and current on vaccinations. He is located in Paris, ON. 📌Apply to Adopt at the link in our bio.

Thank you for your interest in Angel. She is a beautiful dog who was born at a breeder's home and was loved, but unfortunately didn't get the chance to have the early life experiences she needed. As a result, she's a bit shy around new people and unfamiliar environments, sights, and sounds. When we were asked to take her in, we couldn't refuse.

Thank you for your interest in Polly. We know that things have been difficult for many people these last few years and it was no different for Polly's owner. Circumstances changed and Polly needed a new home. We were happy to be able to help. Polly came to us with four of her puppies and we didn't know what to expect, but we were grinning from ear to ear when we met the sweetest, most beautiful, kissable, momma dog ever!

Thank you for your interest in Cocoa. It's not fair that dogs are born and live their lives in a puppy mill. The lack of exposure to life outside the barn, to fun experiences, to wonderful people, makes it hard for them when they are sprung. Life on the outside can be scary even though it's so much better than the barn. Despite her past, Cocoa is making remarkable progress. She's learning to trust and relax, and her loving nature shines through more each day. With the right home, she'll continue to blossom into the wonderful companion she's meant to be.