Meet Sophie! This high-energy sweetheart came to us as a stray, quite thin, and is currently working on gaining weight. She absolutely loves people and has shown interest in playing with other dogs. Sophie is looking for an active home that will help her work on her separation anxiety, impulse control when taking food from hands, and minor resource guarding-she tends to gulp her food quickly. She can be mouthy and jumpy when excited, so ongoing training will be important. Sophie adores walks and would thrive in a home that keeps her both mentally and physically engaged. Could you be her perfect match?
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
50 lbs (Under weight - Will continue to grow to be a large dog)
HOME TYPE:
No shared wall homes - Sophie has separation anxiety and will bark when left alone.
CHILDREN:
Yes- older children due to his resource guarding and lack of manners.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- cats potentially compatible with slow, proper introduction.
OTHER DOGS:
Yes- Dogs potentially compatible with slow, proper introduction.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
Moderate to High; will need daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation but enjoys some daily down time as well.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
First time dog owner possible.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Minimum one in-person training session or Goodpup Scholarship to work on the following; Basic training, Basic manners (Jumping up and mouthing), Socialization, and Resource Guarding food.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very human social.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
She loves her treats and enjoys 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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