Perry may start off a little shy, but give him some time and you'll see his silly, sweet side shine through. Once he knows you're a friend, he's all about tail wags, happy moments, and being the best buddy you could ask for. If you're looking for a loyal sidekick who just needs a little time to blossom, Perry is ready to win your heart!
***Perry has a discounted adoption fee to help them find their forever home! Please note that all applicants must still follow our standard adoption process and meet this pet's specific requirements in order to be approved for adoption***
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
62 lbs.
HOME TYPE:
House or Townhouse with no shared entrances
CHILDREN:
No - Adult only family
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes - potentially compatible with slow proper introduction
OTHER DOGS:
No other dogs in the home
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
His new family needs to have previous large dog experience
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
At least 2 in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, and barrier reactivity
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very human social once comfortable.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
Exploring and snacks!
FOSTER AND FIELD TRIP INSIDER INFO: (please note that dogs may behave different in foster's care than adopter's care and the following cannot be guaranteed)
HOUSE TRAINING:
He was only with me for a short time on a field trip. He asked to go out to pee at my house. No accidents at the play area or inside my home.
CAR MANNERS:
I rented out an indoor play area at a pet resort. I knew the drive there will be tricky and a little longer due to the inclement weather but, in true Perry fashion, the journey with him was a delight. He excels at being an exemplary companion during car rides. He is the best dog I have had in my car when it comes to how he handles the journeys.
LEASH MANNERS / ON WALK MANNERS:
When we arrived at the private indoor play area that I rented, there were a few dogs in the private dog park that we had to walk past. Perry saw them. I fully expected him to stiffen, pull or bark or a combination, but we passed them without issues. Perry was alert but no reaction. I praised him a lot for that.
CRATE TRAINING:
Unknown at this time.
KNOWN TRAINING CUES:
Unknown at this time.
HUMAN SOCIAL:
He loves human interaction once comfortable and I relish our cuddles. He snoozed on the sofa. My husband was very impressed with him.
FOOD & TREATS:
He is very treat motivated so any games involving treats are a no brainer for him.
**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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