Are you ready for a dog with a story so thrilling it could only happen in a movie?
Meet Willy Wonka, the large mixed-breed boy who has a knack for turning heads and making people laugh!
Willy got his whimsical name after he wandered into our lives as a stray with a sweet surprise - he had somehow managed to find and eat some chocolate Easter eggs. Yes, you read that right! Our incredible medical team sprang into action and got Willy all fixed up, and now he's on a strict no-chocolate diet (sorry, Willy!).
~ This high-energy goofball is on the hunt for an active home with older teenaged kids who can keep up with his playful antics.
~ Willy is still mastering the fine art of basic obedience - he's got a PhD in jumping up, a master's in barking, and is currently pursuing a degree in leash skills. But don't worry, with a bit of training and a lot of love, Willy is sure to graduate at the top of his class!
~ Willy isn't the apartment type; he needs a space where he can run, play, and bark his heart out (sorry, neighbours!).
~ He also has a bit of separation anxiety, so a home where he won't be left alone for extra long periods is ideal. To help Willy become the best version of himself, he needs to be signed up for 2 in-person training sessions or a Goodpup scholarship.
If you're experienced with large dogs and have an active lifestyle, Willy could be the perfect fit. Submit an application for Willy Wonka today and get ready for a lifetime of laughs and love with this chocolate-loving, fun-filled furball!
Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:
- High Energy
- Vocal
- Jumpy
- Mouthy
- Under-Socialized
Explanation 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 apartments or homes with shared walls
- Lots of training and socialization
- Lots of time and attention
Training needs/behaviours that need to be worked with for this dog:
- Basic training
- Socialization
- Work on manners and self-control (including mouthing and jumping)
**For more information on any behavior's stated above, please check out our behavior 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 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.
