Move over, Mario... there's a new lovable Goomba in town! This friendly boy is sweet as can be and has never met a person who couldn't become his new best friend. Goomba absolutely loves getting attention, especially when it comes in the form of some good old-fashioned scratches! Goomba is also a big fan of snacks, so his food motivation is sure to come in handy as he learns new things and works on his training. He's looking for a family ready to keep him busy with plenty of exercise and enrichment!
If you're looking for a sweet sidekick who's ready to join you on your next adventure, Goomba might just be the power-up your family has been waiting for!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
77 lbs.
HOME TYPE:
House or Townhouse- No apartments or shared walls as Goomba can be vocal at times.
CHILDREN:
Yes- Older children with large dog experience potentially compatible. Goomba is a large dog who can be jumpy and mouthy.
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, provided they are willing to provide Goomba with consistent training, plenty of exercise/enrichment and support him in building confidence and feeling more secure.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
At least three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, manners and general anxiety.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Goomba is friendly and bouncy.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Loves pets and chasing balls!
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.
For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions
***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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