Oakley is a spirited and dynamic large-breed puppy bursting with potential. She's searching for a dedicated, experienced family who understands the needs of high-energy guardian or working breeds. Oakley thrives on activity, structure, and mental stimulation, making her an ideal companion for someone ready to keep her busy and engaged.
This sweet girl isn't suited for first-time dog owners or those with limited experience managing strong-willed, active dogs. She needs a home without shared walls or apartments, as she can be quite vocal and experiences some separation anxiety. Oakley would do best in a household with teenaged children or older who can help her grow and share in her training journey.
As a young pup, Oakley is still learning her manners. She'll need support in improving her impulse control and managing her mouthy, barky tendencies. To set her up for a bright future, her new family will need to commit to three mandatory in-person training sessions with a certified positive reinforcement trainer before she transitions to her forever home.
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!
Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:
Jumpy
Mouthy
Under-socialized
High energy
Resource Guarding
Leash Reactivity (Barking on leash)
Explanation of Behaviours:
~ This dog has resource guarding for food & high value items. She should always be fed separately from other animals & people. She can lack impulse control when taking treats and can take treats roughly.
~ She is a high-energy dog who requires plenty of daily exercise, training, attention, and mental stimulation to thrive.
~ She needs a lot of work on her manners and self-control, particularly with challenging behaviours such as jumping and mouthing.
~ This dog is under-socialized and will need slow, positive socialization at a pace that makes her comfortable.
This dog would benefit from:
An active home
A family with all adults or teenaged children
Ample time, attention, and training
Proper socialization and desensitization
No apartments or shared wall homes
Training needs/behaviours to work on:
Basic manners (jumping up, mouthing, self-control)
Basic training
Socialization/desensitization
Resource guarding of food & treats
Impulse control
For more information on the behaviours listed, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions
Please note that animals coming from foster care may exhibit different behaviours when back in the shelter environment.
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