Meet Boris, a dog with a heart as big as his paws! This handsome fellow is ready to embark on his next great adventure, and he hopes you'll join him. Boris is a big fan of leisurely walks, where he can put his nose to work and take in all the fascinating smells the world has to offer. After a day of exploring, his favourite place to be is right by your side, soaking up cuddles and enjoying some quality time with his favourite humans.
Boris can be a little shy when faced with new experiences, so he'll need a patient family who can help him build confidence and discover that the world isn't quite as scary as it might seem. With time, encouragement, and plenty of positive experiences, he'll hopefully be ready to take on all sorts of new adventures!
Boris may be a large boy, so his new family should be prepared for his impressive size and all the extra dog that comes with loving a gentle giant. If you've got room in your home (and your heart) for a big-hearted boy like Boris, he'd love to meet you!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
123 lbs.
HOME TYPE:
Any- Boris can be vocal at times.
CHILDREN:
Yes- Older children potentially compatible.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.
OTHER DOGS:
Yes- Dogs potentially compatible.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
Moderate to High; will need daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation but enjoys some daily down time as well.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
First-time dog owners may be a good fit for Brois, provided they are committed to providing him with ongoing opportunities for socialization. His new family will also need to be mindful of his size and ensure they are comfortable handling a larger dog. That said, Brois is the definition of a gentle giant.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Training recommended to work on socialization, basic training and manners.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
He can be more shy when first meeting new people. But he does warm up quickly.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Getting lots of pets and cuddles, walks and stopping to sniff all the wonderful smells along the way!
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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