Oakley is a stunning, high-energy large breed girl who is equal parts adventurer and snuggle bug. She absolutely loves people and is happiest when she's soaking up affection, curling up for cuddles, or sneaking in kisses. Don't let her love of lounging fool you-Oakley also enjoys long walks, playing in the yard, and keeping busy with fun activities. She has a wonderful "off switch," meaning she knows how to relax after playtime.
Oakley would thrive in a home that can give her plenty of exercise, affection, and consistency. In return, she'll give you unconditional love, endless cuddles, and a loyal best friend for life.
If you're ready to invest in a loyal, energetic companion who will bring endless joy and excitement to your life, Oakley is eager to meet you!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
65 pounds but tall. Will likely fill out more!
HOME TYPE:
Private exist homes only
CHILDREN:
Double digit children at the earliest - Has a high drive to work and can become very jumpy and mouthy
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
No - has show prey drive with small animals
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. When it comes to other dogs, Oakley can be selective. She does best with calm or playful companions and isn't a fan of overly pushy pups.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
High; will need excessive amounts of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation. On leash, she has pretty good skills but still needs a little practice with not jumping up in her excitement to greet you.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
Family with previous owned large dog experience is ideal!
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Although, this dog doesn't require training session to be signed up. She still needs to work on separation anxiety, leash frustration to other dogs, prey drive, and jumpy behaviours.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very human social and content to interact with anybody she meets but has a high drive to work and learn with people
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Puzzles, training, treats, frozen enrichment, being outside.
FOSTER INFO:
HOUSE TRAINING:
Oakley is still working on perfecting her bathroom habits. She will let her foster family know when she needs to go outside and has only had a couple accidents inside the house.
CAR MANNERS:
Oakley has no problem jumping in the car and going for a drive.
LEASH MANNERS/ON WALK MANNERS:
She is a great walker. She likes having her nose to the ground and exploring different smells. She is very responsive to her name and treats during walks. She will sit at crosswalks and let other people pass.
KNOWN TRAINING CUES:
Oakley knows "heel" on walks, "sit", "stay" and "go".
HUMAN SOCIAL:
Oakley loves people and she's a huge cuddlebug. She likes to cuddle up next to people and relax on the couch.
FAVOURITE TOYS/TREATS:
She loves chew toys, her Kong and puzzle toys.
**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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