Meet Akira - A Gentle Husky with a Sweet Soul
Akira is a beautiful Husky with a soft, sensitive heart. She can be shy and a bit nervous when meeting new people or experiencing new environments, but with patience and a calm approach, she slowly begins to show her true self. Once Akira feels safe and comfortable, she blossoms into a loving companion who enjoys cuddling and being close to her people.
True to her Husky roots, Akira has that classic independent spirit and expressive personality, along with a love for movement and exploration once she gains confidence. She'll do best in a quiet, understanding home that can give her time to settle in and build trust at her own pace.
If you're looking for a gentle, loyal companion and are willing to let Akira come out of her shell on her own timeline, you'll be rewarded with a deeply affectionate and special bond.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
64 lbs.
HOME TYPE:
House or Townhouse
CHILDREN:
Yes - Older, dog savvy children
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
No
OTHER DOGS:
No - Akira can be pushy with other dogs
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
Moderate to 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 with patience and understanding
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Three in-person training to work on socialization, basic training and manners and desensitization
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Once comfortable Akira is very human social and prefers to be around her favourite people as much as possible.
**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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