Meet Parker - a big-hearted goofball ready for a fresh start!
Parker is a 2-year-old large mixed-breed boy who came to the shelter in rough shape - very underweight and unsure of the world. With time, good meals, and patient handling, he's revealed his true personality: a happy, silly, affectionate dog who wants nothing more than to be someone's loyal companion.
Parker is full of youthful energy and goofiness. He loves toys, playtime, and showing off his bouncy, joyful side. He's still working on his basic manners and would benefit from continued training to help him channel that enthusiasm in the right direction. He's smart, eager, and food-motivated, which makes learning fun for him.
Because of his tough start, Parker can still feel a little worried about high-value things and may resource guard. He's already making progress with structure and clear guidance, and he'll do best with an adopter who's experienced or willing to work with positive reinforcement to help him feel secure and understood.
What Parker wants most is a patient, consistent home where he can continue gaining confidence and learning that he doesn't have to fend for himself anymore. In return, he'll offer endless laughs, big snuggles, and the huge reward of watching a once-struggling dog grow into his best self.
If you're ready to help a good boy keep becoming great, Parker is waiting to meet you.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
53 lbs.
HOME TYPE:
House or Townhouse - Parker can be vocal
CHILDREN:
No - Due to resource guarding
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
No
OTHER DOGS:
Yes - but adopters will need to monitor other dogs in the home with Parker especially around high value food items. Food should never be fed together between other dogs and Parker due to resource guarding.
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're willing to work on difficult behaviours such as resource guarding.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Three in-person training to work on socialization, basic training and manners (such as jumping and mouthing), and resource guarding.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Once comfortable Parker is very human social and prefers to be around his favourite people as much as possible.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Food, treats and his people!
**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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