Are you looking for a sweet and goofy guy to call your own? Look no further as Ernie is here! This handsome man loves to get all the attention possible especially some much needed booty scratches, he will even do a little tap dance when he gets them. Ernie would love to find a home where he can be the center of attention and go on lots of adventures.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
94 pounds
HOME TYPE:
Any as long as he is with you
CHILDREN:
No - must be an adult only home - touch sensitive and has shown signs of resource guarding
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, that is willing to work on difficult behaviours.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Three in-person training sessions required to work on socialization, basic training, touch sensitivity, and resource guarding
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
very human social
FAVOURITE THINGS:
getting all the attention. He will stand in-between your legs to get butt scratches
**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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