Aloha! My name is Nani, just like Lilo's big sister! I'm a super sweet and affectionate girl who's still learning how to be brave in this big, wide world. Just like Stitch when he first landed on Earth, everything feels a little scary and unfamiliar right now. But the kind "ohana" (that's what the staff here are!) are helping me learn that it's okay to take things one step at a time. When I'm outside, I turn into a total goofball! Rolling around in the grass and snuggling up to the staff is my favorite thing ever. I'm always trying to wiggle into their laps or flop over with my tummy up, hoping for some well-deserved belly rubs.
I'm dreaming of finding my own quiet little "ohana", a home where I can feel safe, loved, and slowly build up my confidence. Like Lilo says, "Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." I can't wait to find mine!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
50 lbs and still growing
HOME TYPE:
House or Townhouse - Due to sensitivities and reactivity loud/busy apartments.
CHILDREN:
No- Nani is looking for an adults-only home where she can feel safe and comfortable.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.
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:
First time dog owner possible as long as they are willing to work on difficult behaviours such as separation anxiety, reactivity and sound sensitivity.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Three in-person training sessions required to work on socialization, basic training, manners (jumpy/mouthy), sound sensitivity, reactivity, and separation anxiety.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
She is very human social once comfortable with someone new
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Getting all the love from people she is comfortable with and rolling around in the grass.
FOSTER AND FIELD TRIP INSIDER INFO: (please note that dogs may behave different in foster's care than adopter's care and the following cannot be guaranteed)
HOUSE TRAINING:
Unknown at this time.
CAR MANNERS:
Can be anxious of car rides.
LEASH MANNERS / ON WALK MANNERS:
Nani sits and waits until comfortable continuing. She can be a little hesitant of other people, dogs and noises.
CRATE TRAINING:
Unknown at this time.
KNOWN TRAINING CUES:
Knows sit, shake, down, working on leave it, working on stay, etc.
HUMAN SOCIAL:
Nani is very affectionate conce she is comfortable with you. So loving and happy to be with you. She is also smart and funny.
TOYS:
Nani likes toys that she can chew!
FOOD & TREATS:
Like treats a lot.
**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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