Star is a dazzling large-breed puppy with energy to spare and a heart full of potential. She's looking for an experienced, active family who understands the needs of high-energy working or guardian breeds. Star thrives when given structure, activity, and plenty of mental challenges to keep her sharp and focused.
Star is still mastering her manners and will need help with improving her impulse control and addressing her mouthy and barky behaviours.
If you're ready for an adventure-filled life with a devoted and energetic companion, Star is here to shine bright in your world!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
40 pounds & Growing
HOME TYPE:
No apartments or shared wall homes - Isn't suited for first-time dog owners or those with limited experience in canine behaviour. His ideal home will be free from shared walls or apartments, as he has some separation anxiety and a tendency to be vocal.
CHILDREN:
Teenaged Children at the earliest - Has a high drive to work and can become very jumpy and mouthy
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Unknown
OTHER DOGS:
Yes - potentially compatible with other dogs of similar or larger size (no smaller dogs). Must be a confident larger dog who can help teach good canine behaviours. Can be fear reactive when first introduced. Star can be redirected onto a different task.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
Very high; will need excessive amounts of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
Family with previous owned large dog experience required, family with working/Guardian breed experience recommended but research must be done!
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Minimum 3 in-person training sessions to work on the following; Basic training, Basic manners including jumping up and mouthing, Impulse control training; Learning settling and disengage, Work on over-stimulation, Resource guarding, Reactivity, Training with high drive dogs and in dog sports, agility, scent work, herding, etc.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very human social and content to interact with anybody he meets but has a high drive to work and learn with people
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Puzzles, training, treats, frozen enrichment, being outside.
FOSTER AND FIELD TRIP INSIDER INFO:
HUMAN SOCIAL:
Star loves getting affection and she will sit on your lap if you sit on the floor with her.
CAR MANNERS:
It took some time for Star to settle in the car, but she calmed down and enjoyed looking out the windows.
LEASH MANNERS/ON WALK MANNERS:
She walks very well and didn't pull very much unless a person is nearby.
**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.
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