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https://www.taffyslegacy.com/koopa
Koopa is currently being fostered in a detached home with 2 canine foster siblings.
Koopa is house and crate trained. Koopa is a BIG BOY, and often doesn't quite understand that he is stronger than others, but he is doing very well with his training and loves to please his people.
Koopa is very happy go lucky and playful with his canine friends, however he can make poor choices when adrenalized and does best with calm proper introductions. Koopa has had an incident with one other dog who was jumping up where he overcorrected, resulting in that dog needing stitches. With his friends, Koopa is fun and playful, and does well with supervised play with other well-balanced dogs. He doesn't always understand his size, and does play rough, so he would be best suited playing with other large breed confident dogs, as he can intimate more nervous or reserved dogs with his big size and big play style. He has shown some prey drive for smaller dogs, and would do best sticking to his bigger companions. We have not cat tested, but at this time with his size and prey drive we are looking for a home without cats.
Koopa is a big loveable goofball and loves all people. He does well meeting new people and is a patio favourite hanging out with his foster mom and her girlfriends in public social settings. He has had one incident of grabbing a staff members coat and playing tug of war which caused it to rip - due to this he is looking for a home without kids or with older kids.
Koopa is very food motivated and loves training, and has been going to a group training class weekly since his intake. He is doing very well, knows his markers, and continues to work on training daily with the kennel staff!
Koopa is playful at the kennel, however he is a lower energy boy and has some hip/elbow issues that prevent him from participating in longer walks. He is looking for a lower energy home that can continue conditioning calmness and give him lots of puzzle toys and satisfy his mental energy. He is currently taking a glucosamine supplement.
His perfect home would have power breed experience.
Fun facts about Koopa:
-This big guy is happy to be with and please his person! He loves to chew on wood and play in the sprinkler. He is hesitant to get into the bath tub but once he is in there, he is happy to get the attention and be scrubbed with soap and water! Koopa loves going for car rides but I have recently noticed that jumping into the back of the Jeep has been a struggle some days. I tend to get him to get his front paws up and lift his back end to help out.
-Koopa likes to take shoes out of the closet and bring them to me but will never chew on or destroy. Likes to play with circle shaped foods before he eats.
Needs work:
Koopa is a big puppy in a full adult sized body! He can be easily overstimulated and always wants to be part of the fun! He would benefit from conditioning calmness and place exercises, as well as working on his crate training and leash skills. High prey drive in adrenalized situations. Koopa's foster mom works hard to manage his environment, facilitate proper introductions with trusted dogs and supervise play with his canine friends. Koopa is also working on puppy nipping - and uses marker language to get the point across that the behavior is unacceptable.
Here is what Koopa's foster mom has to say about him:
"Koopa is an absolute joy to have around. His goofy, owner pleasing personality makes him great to train and build an outstanding relationship with. He loves to be around people in new and familiar environments and receive all the attention. This big guy doesn't require a lot of exercise to tire him out and is very well at settling down in his crate or on his dog bed for some rest and relaxation. He loves to chew on his wood log or indulge in his licky mat when his Foster Mom makes him one. If I had more room and didn't already have two dogs, Koopa would be my first #fosterfail. He is truly a big treat!"
MORE PHOTOS/VIDEOS:
https://www.facebook.com/TLCRR
https://www.instagram.com/taffyslegacycaninerescue
https://www.taffyslegacy.com/koopa
Koopa is currently being fostered in a detached home with 2 canine foster siblings.
Koopa is house and crate trained. Koopa is a BIG BOY, and often doesn't quite understand that he is stronger than others, but he is doing very well with his training and loves to please his people.
Koopa is very happy go lucky and playful with his canine friends, however he can make poor choices when adrenalized and does best with calm proper introductions. Koopa has had an incident with one other dog who was jumping up where he overcorrected, resulting in that dog needing stitches. With his friends, Koopa is fun and playful, and does well with supervised play with other well-balanced dogs. He doesn't always understand his size, and does play rough, so he would be best suited playing with other large breed confident dogs, as he can intimate more nervous or reserved dogs with his big size and big play style. He has shown some prey drive for smaller dogs, and would do best sticking to his bigger companions. We have not cat tested, but at this time with his size and prey drive we are looking for a home without cats.
Koopa is a big loveable goofball and loves all people. He does well meeting new people and is a patio favourite hanging out with his foster mom and her girlfriends in public social settings. He has had one incident of grabbing a staff members coat and playing tug of war which caused it to rip - due to this he is looking for a home without kids or with older kids.
Koopa is very food motivated and loves training, and has been going to a group training class weekly since his intake. He is doing very well, knows his markers, and continues to work on training daily with the kennel staff!
Koopa is playful at the kennel, however he is a lower energy boy and has some hip/elbow issues that prevent him from participating in longer walks. He is looking for a lower energy home that can continue conditioning calmness and give him lots of puzzle toys and satisfy his mental energy. He is currently taking a glucosamine supplement.
His perfect home would have power breed experience.
Fun facts about Koopa:
-This big guy is happy to be with and please his person! He loves to chew on wood and play in the sprinkler. He is hesitant to get into the bath tub but once he is in there, he is happy to get the attention and be scrubbed with soap and water! Koopa loves going for car rides but I have recently noticed that jumping into the back of the Jeep has been a struggle some days. I tend to get him to get his front paws up and lift his back end to help out.
-Koopa likes to take shoes out of the closet and bring them to me but will never chew on or destroy. Likes to play with circle shaped foods before he eats.
Needs work:
Koopa is a big puppy in a full adult sized body! He can be easily overstimulated and always wants to be part of the fun! He would benefit from conditioning calmness and place exercises, as well as working on his crate training and leash skills. High prey drive in adrenalized situations. Koopa's foster mom works hard to manage his environment, facilitate proper introductions with trusted dogs and supervise play with his canine friends. Koopa is also working on puppy nipping - and uses marker language to get the point across that the behavior is unacceptable.
Here is what Koopa's foster mom has to say about him:
"Koopa is an absolute joy to have around. His goofy, owner pleasing personality makes him great to train and build an outstanding relationship with. He loves to be around people in new and familiar environments and receive all the attention. This big guy doesn't require a lot of exercise to tire him out and is very well at settling down in his crate or on his dog bed for some rest and relaxation. He loves to chew on his wood log or indulge in his licky mat when his Foster Mom makes him one. If I had more room and didn't already have two dogs, Koopa would be my first #fosterfail. He is truly a big treat!"
Send your completed application to taffyslegacy@gmail.com. Please be as thorough as possible when filling out the application.
2.
Interview
Reference Checks: There are three (potential) parts to a reference check. Please make sure you have notified ALL APPLICABLE REFERENCES that
3.
Home Check
TLC requires a home visit to determine that the dog will be living in a safe environment. This is also gives us a chance to get to know you.
4.
Meet the Pet
Once an applicant has been approved, we will connect you with the foster home to set up a time to meet the dog you're interested in.
Additional adoption info
Step 1: Complete an Adoption Application
Send your completed application to taffyslegacy@gmail.com. Please be as thorough as possible when filling out the application so we can make sure we find the best possible match for you! If you are interested in a specific dog, please indicate the dog on the application; that being said, all applications are considered 'general' and you only need to fill out ONE application with our organization.
Step 2: Application Review
We will screen your application to determine if all necessary information was provided. We will contact you to provide additional information if needed. If you have listed any 'Reasons to Return' we will ask you to elaborate so that we know what you are and are not willing to work with.
Step 3: Reference Checks
There are three (potential) parts to a reference check. Please make sure you have notified ALL APPLICABLE REFERENCES that they may recieve a call from a TLC volunteer.
(i) LANDLORD: If you rent your home, your landlord will be contacted to make sure you have approval to have a dog in your home. We understand that a landlord is not allowed to stop a tenant from owning a pet except under specific situations, but we want to ensure that the dog is going to a welcoming environment.
(ii) VET: A TLC volunteer will contact the veterinary reference you provided. We do this to ensure all your current animals are up-to-date on vaccinations, as well as neutered or spayed. If you currently do not have any pets, we will ask about the veterinary care that your previous pets received. You NEED to call your vet and give them permission to discuss your file with a TLC volunteer.
(iii) PERSONAL: A TLC volunteer will contact your personal references and ask them questions about you and your interactions with current or previous animals. If there are any concerns or questions after speaking to your references, we will contact you.
Step 4: Home Visit
TLC requires a home visit to determine that the dog will be living in a safe environment. This is also gives us a chance to get to know you, your home and lifestyle. It is the first time we get to meet and talk to you directly.
The home visit is very informal. We do a walk-through of your home to see all of the places the dog would have access to, as well as check out the back yard. All members of the household must be present for the home visit. If our volunteer has any concerns or suggestions, they will discuss it with you or will relay the information back to us. Volunteers are not authorized to tell you whether or not you are approved during the home visit, this is up to TLC’s Core Team.
Step 5: Approved Adopter
Once we have had a chance to review all of the pieces of your application, we will send you an email letting you know you are an approved adopter. From there, you can request to meet with a current dog in care, or wait until a good fit comes along. Once you have become an approved adopter, you don't need to restart the application process for every dog you're interested in. You simply need to send us an email and we will let you know if we feel the dog is a fit or not.
Please note that we do not guarantee a specific dog once you are an approved adopter. Some dogs receive many applications and we may allow multiple applicants to have a meet and greet with the dog in order to choose the home that we feel will be the best fit.
Step 6: Meet & Greet
We are a foster-home based rescue so all of our dogs are located in foster homes. Our foster homes put a lot of time and energy into providing a stable environment for our dogs. We do not arrange meetings between individuals and our dogs until a potential applicant has been approved through the adoption process. Once an applicant has been approved, we will connect you with the foster home to set up a time to meet the dog or dogs that you are interested in. All applicants are required to meet the dogs at their foster homes.
Step 7: Follow Up & Finalization
We will email you the adoption contract. Once the contract is signed and sent back along with the adoption fee, we will arrange with the foster home for you to pick up your new addition!
Step 1: Complete an Adoption Application
Send your completed application to taffyslegacy@gmail.com. Please be as thorough as possible when filling out the application so we can make sure we find the best possible match for you! If you are interested in a specific dog, please indicate the dog on the application; that being said, all applications are considered 'general' and you only need to fill out ONE application with our organization.
Step 2: Application Review
We will screen your application to determine if all necessary information was provided. We will contact you to provide additional information if needed. If you have listed any 'Reasons to Return' we will ask you to elaborate so that we know what you are and are not willing to work with.
Step 3: Reference Checks
There are three (potential) parts to a reference check. Please make sure you have notified ALL APPLICABLE REFERENCES that they may recieve a call from a TLC volunteer.
(i) LANDLORD: If you rent your home, your landlord will be contacted to make sure you have approval to have a dog in your home. We understand that a landlord is not allowed to stop a tenant from owning a pet except under specific situations, but we want to ensure that the dog is going to a welcoming environment.
(ii) VET: A TLC volunteer will contact the veterinary reference you provided. We do this to ensure all your current animals are up-to-date on vaccinations, as well as neutered or spayed. If you currently do not have any pets, we will ask about the veterinary care that your previous pets received. You NEED to call your vet and give them permission to discuss your file with a TLC volunteer.
(iii) PERSONAL: A TLC volunteer will contact your personal references and ask them questions about you and your interactions with current or previous animals. If there are any concerns or questions after speaking to your references, we will contact you.
Step 4: Home Visit
TLC requires a home visit to determine that the dog will be living in a safe environment. This is also gives us a chance to get to know you, your home and lifestyle. It is the first time we get to meet and talk to you directly.
The home visit is very informal. We do a walk-through of your home to see all of the places the dog would have access to, as well as check out the back yard. All members of the household must be present for the home visit. If our volunteer has any concerns or suggestions, they will discuss it with you or will relay the information back to us. Volunteers are not authorized to tell you whether or not you are approved during the home visit, this is up to TLC’s Core Team.
Step 5: Approved Adopter
Once we have had a chance to review all of the pieces of your application, we will send you an email letting you know you are an approved adopter. From there, you can request to meet with a current dog in care, or wait until a good fit comes along. Once you have become an approved adopter, you don't need to restart the application process for every dog you're interested in. You simply need to send us an email and we will let you know if we feel the dog is a fit or not.
Please note that we do not guarantee a specific dog once you are an approved adopter. Some dogs receive many applications and we may allow multiple applicants to have a meet and greet with the dog in order to choose the home that we feel will be the best fit.
Step 6: Meet & Greet
We are a foster-home based rescue so all of our dogs are located in foster homes. Our foster homes put a lot of time and energy into providing a stable environment for our dogs. We do not arrange meetings between individuals and our dogs until a potential applicant has been approved through the adoption process. Once an applicant has been approved, we will connect you with the foster home to set up a time to meet the dog or dogs that you are interested in. All applicants are required to meet the dogs at their foster homes.
Step 7: Follow Up & Finalization
We will email you the adoption contract. Once the contract is signed and sent back along with the adoption fee, we will arrange with the foster home for you to pick up your new addition!
At TLC, we are passionate about helping rescue dogs find their perfect humans. Our goal is to 'upcycle' homeless dogs by giving them the tools they need to succeed in their furever home. We accomplish this by having amazing fosters who volunteer their home, time and love to giving these dogs a second chance. In foster care we get to know their personality and their needs so that we can find the ultimate pairing of two-to-four-legger(s). We show them the ropes of being a human's best friend and then you -- the furever human -- can take it from there.
The majority of our dogs are rescued through the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and other remote communities in Northern Ontario and Quebec. TLC is not a rehoming agency, and will not be accepting owner surrenders.
We plan to set the bar high here at TLC with only the most ethical adoption and vetting protocols and standards. All dogs will come fully vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested and spayed/neutered.
At TLC, we are passionate about helping rescue dogs find their perfect humans. Our goal is to 'upcycle' homeless dogs by giving them the tools they need to succeed in their furever home. We accomplish this by having amazing fosters who volunteer their home, time and love to giving these dogs a second chance. In foster care we get to know their personality and their needs so that we can find the ultimate pairing of two-to-four-legger(s). We show them the ropes of being a human's best friend and then you -- the furever human -- can take it from there.
The majority of our dogs are rescued through the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and other remote communities in Northern Ontario and Quebec. TLC is not a rehoming agency, and will not be accepting owner surrenders.
We plan to set the bar high here at TLC with only the most ethical adoption and vetting protocols and standards. All dogs will come fully vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested and spayed/neutered.
