Meet Sage - Shy, Sweet, and Adventure-Ready
Sage is a young, medium working breed mix who's shy at first but bonds deeply-she'll stick to you like Velcro. She loves hikes, beach days, and outdoor adventures, but needs a patient, active home that will advocate for her space and help her feel safe.
She's sensitive to sound, touch, and strangers, and can be vocal when scared. But once she knows you, she's all in-lap dog cuddles included. Sage is looking for someone who understands her needs and is ready to be her safe place.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
40 pounds
HOME TYPE:
No apartments or shared entrances as she can be quite nervous. House or town house only.
CHILDREN:
Teenaged - Sage is very shy when meeting new people.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Potentially compatible - was previously in a home with a cat and would show interest to play or herd.
OTHER DOGS:
Yes- Dogs potentially compatible with slow proper introduction
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
Previous working breed/ fearful dog knowledge or experience required.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Two in-person training sessions required to work on socialization, basic training, manners (jumpy/mouthy), touch & sound sensitivity, fear reactivity.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
She is working on human socialization. She can still be very fearful and will need extra time and/or multiple meets.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Getting all the love from people she is comfortable with and going for long walks.
**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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