Just like her name, Haven is a gentle soul looking for a safe, quiet place to land. She may be shy and a little nervous at first, but with patience and kindness, this sweet girl slowly blossoms into a loving, people-adoring companion. Once she gets to know you, her affection is sweet and deeply rewarding.
Haven would thrive in a calm, understanding home where she can move at her own pace and be given the time she needs to feel secure. She's the kind of dog who doesn't rush, she listens, watches, and learns to trust, and when she does, she offers devotion with all of her heart! Once comfortable, this girls bubbly and playful side really shine!
If you're looking to be someone's safe place in the world, Haven is ready to curl up in that space and call it home!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
42 lbs.
HOME TYPE:
House or Townhouse- Haven can be nervous and sound sensitive and would do best in a home without shared walls or entryways.
CHILDREN:
Yes- Older children who have large dog experience potentially compatible.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.
OTHER DOGS:
Yes- Dogs potentially compatible.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
First time dog owner possible.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
At least three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, manners and sound desensitization.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very human social once comfortable.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Loves playing with toys once she is feeling comfortable.
**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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