Say hello to Kuma! She is a sweet girl with a gentle heart. She can be a little shy and nervous when meeting new people, but with a little patience and kindness, her true personality shines. Once she feels safe and comfortable, Kuma transforms into a playful, affectionate, and fun-loving companion who enjoys spending time with her favourite people. If you're looking for a loyal best friend and are willing to let her come out of her shell at her own pace, Kuma will reward you with endless love and happy tail wags.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
69 lbs.
HOME TYPE:
No apartments due to nervousness.
CHILDREN:
No- adult only home due to nervousness and touch sensitivity.
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 manners and touch/sound sensitivity.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Kuma is very human social and energetic once she is comfortable.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Playing outside, going for walks, spending time with her favourite people.
For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions
At HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are. All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.
***NOTE*** 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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