Meet Gerdie!
Looking for a lovely senior companion with a little hound-dog spirit? Meet Gerdie! This sweet older lady has plenty of personality and all the classic hound traits to match, including a keen nose, a strong prey drive, and a voice she's not afraid to use!
Gerdie enjoys exploring the world around her and following interesting scents, so she'll need a family who understands her hound instincts and can provide appropriate outlets for them. She's still working on her leash manners and may pull on walks, but with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, she can continue learning.
As a senior girl, Gerdie deserves a home where she can enjoy life's simple pleasures, explore at her own pace, and be loved for exactly who she is. If you have a soft spot for hounds and are looking for a companion with character, Gerdie might just be your perfect match!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
53 lbs
HOME TYPE:
Any - Please consider age and mobility
CHILDREN:
Yes - Older, patient children with dog experience.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
No - Gerdie may exhibit breed-specific prey-drive behaviours
OTHER DOGS:
Yes - Potentially compatible with slow, proper introductions. Would do best with a calm companion
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
Low; will need some daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
First-time dog owner possible
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
No training sessions required
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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