My name is Wilson!

Let me introduce you to Wilson. He is an extremely sweet, loving, spunky pup. He is a 12 week old male Shepherd/Lab mix and by the size of his paws he will grow to be a big boy. Wilson’s looks and personality reflect the Labrador in him. He is all black with dazzling eyes and has the spunky personality that black Labradors are known for. The look he gives you with those beautiful puppy dog eyes will melt your heart.



Wilson came to us from a rural pound. Since he is a puppy he needs to be welcomed in by a family that knows how much commitment and responsible it is to add a puppy to their lives. He is being fostered with his brother and is very dependent on him, so you will need to be patient with him during transformation. They have been together since birth.



If you want a dog that will provide you with tons of excitement and love, he is a fit for you. Firstly, he will give you kisses forever, you actually will probably have to push him away...frisky guy! He loves to communicate, gives a little sweet bark when he wants your attention and play, plus he has a low soft bark when you give him heck (or tell him no)...he doesn’t like being told 'no'...stubborn guy! Wilson loves his squeaky toys and wrestling with his brother. He is very active with his brother right now so the first little while he may be a little pain wanting to play and have your attention ALL the time. He will let you know by going after your feet, the back of the legs and just get into mischief if you not providing the attention HE wants.



As long as he gets enough exercise especially outside play you will experience the cuddles, love and snuggling as he loves to nap after. This adorable pup will steal your heart, even when he is into mischief, he's just the cutest thing.



Wilson is so good with his house training. He understands that outside is where he does his duty. He will sit at the door or even scratch with his paw when he needs out, which is quite often as a puppy. It is very important that the first while he is watched constantly so he doesn’t re-lapse on his progress. We take him out first thing in the morning, after every meal (which is currently 3 times per day), after any kind of inside play or nap and before bed.



Since he is a puppy we are getting him used to a crate. This will help keep him from getting into mischief if his new family works during the day, as puppies will tend to chew and get into things when left alone. He sleeps through the night with no accidents or barking, with a new family he may bark for the first bit just because he is no longer with his brother.



Wilson would do well in almost any home situation. Since he will grow to be a big dog an apartment is not a good fit, he would love to have access to a big fenced yard. Currently he is being fostered with his brother ‘Russell’, along with a seven year old Labrador and teenagers. He should be able to adapt to any family situation, however he is still just a pup and like typical pups, they get very excited and jump playfully and like to mouth (nip) almost everyone. If you have young children, it’s best that you are an experienced dog owner, as you will have the knowledge of how puppies interact with young children and set out boundaries for both children and Wilson. On that note, he has shown absolutely no aggression when someone goes by his food or takes his toys. If you feel that your household is ready to welcome a puppy Wilson will be a joyful addition.



Wilson likes his walks, but you will have to watch your feet as he is all over the place right now. During our walks we are (in short spans) getting him to walk by our side (heel) and sit at street corners. He is such a smart boy that we have all the confidence in the world that he will be the best trained walker anyone could ask for. With all the outdoor playtime he gets, we take him out for a few short walks a day, however these short walks will need to turn into longer walks once he gets bigger. We can see Wilson being a great dog for walking/biking trails as well, he would love them.



We have not socialized him with other animals yet, but once he is all caught up with his vaccinations etc… We're sure he will be fine with other dogs, especially because he is a pup. Socializing him will be very important, especially if he goes to a home with no other dog as he is so used to being with his brother and our dog. It will be important that you show him the lead slowly when being introduced to other dogs, if not he may pounce with excitement at another dog too soon and that can sometimes set other dogs in a defensive position and not turn out so good. He has been introduced to adults, one young girl and teenagers in our foster care and he did well, very excited to greet them and again, he likes to jump a little. We are getting him to sit while people come up to meet him and he is doing pretty good with it but will need reminders.



Wilson will need to go to obedience training, this is a must for all our foster dogs. He is super smart and responds to treats well. He knows his basic commands and listens so well. The basic commands we are working on are: come and sit (expert at this already), off, leave it (when he tries to chew on something he is not to have) and enough (if he is barking). He knows his name well so the training is a pretty easy task, he will come running when you call him. His new family will have to commit to continue with the basic obedience training. This will be such a rewarding task for you in the end as Wilson will be such an amazing family dog.



Wilson has been neutered, is up to date with all his vaccinations, as well he has been microchipped. On a sad note, since he was kept in such an unclean environment before he came to us he caught the virus “Parvo”. He is being treated for this now and on his way to a full recovery.



Wilson is such a fun, loving, puppy, he will bring so much excitement and love to any person/family. If you can commit the time, dedication and provide the guidance this sweet boy needs and deserves he is the perfect addition for you or your family. He would love a forever home that will see him through until the end. A forever home to show him what unconditional love is and give him a full happy life with people/family that adore him.



All Pound Dog Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested, de-wormed (if required), and micro-chipped prior to adoption. The adoption donation of $400 is applied to assist in the costs of veterinary care and the overall care of the dog. For more information and adoption applications please consult our website at www.pounddog.ca.