Meet Fernando, an adorable and spunky little dog looking for his forever home! This sweet guy is full of personality - he loves hanging out with his human, following them around the house and getting the zoomies! Fernando has a soft spot for cats, so if you have feline friends, he's sure to be a good companion.
While he's still working on mastering his bathroom habits, he's a quick learner and is making great progress. Fernando is a sensitive soul who gets startled by loud noises and sudden movements, so a calm, gentle environment is ideal for him. He's even been known to collect socks and slippers, sneakily stashing them away in his crate for safekeeping.
If you're looking for a loyal, affectionate companion with a playful side and a few quirky habits, Fernando might just be the perfect match for you!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
11 Pounds
HOME TYPE:
House or town house - Must have a separate exist and no tight hallways when entering and leaving the house.
CHILDREN:
Yes- Teenaged Children. He's very nervous of new people and loud noises so a calm environment is a must.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction. In foster, Fernando has a soft spot for cats, so if you have feline friends, he's likely to be a good companion.
OTHER DOGS:
Yes - potentially compatible with other dogs of similar or larger size. We have seen that Fernando doesn't share food or high value items well with other dogs, so feed separately is importanted.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
He requires an able bodied adopter as he can be a flight risk. His adopter must be prepared/knowledgeable on canine body language and able to advocate for his space. Although he is small, he is not a toy and shouldn't be pressured into meeting new people. Once he's comfortable; he is a constant shadow in his foster home.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Minimum 2 in-person training sessions to work on the following; Basic training, Basic manners including jumping up, healthy socializing (Being neutral); Learning settling and disengage, Work on over-stimulation, and separation anxiety (Chewing).
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very fearful in shelter. Is food motivated, so is able to make progress quickly.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Snuggles on the couch, liver treats, and his crate.
**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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