Hi everyone, my name is Hickory. I am a gorgeous and very friendly 9 mth old, 62 lb shepherd mix who just recently arrived in Canada from the Middle East. My rescuer found me when I was only a month old lying in the road in the middle of the night. I was very thin, full of fleas and ticks and lethargic from near starvation. At any moment I could have been run over by a car. Thankfully, I was rescued before that happened, and before I starved to death, and taken to a shelter. There was no sign of my mother or siblings. It is thought they were all deliberately killed, as so often happens to dogs there, leaving me the lone survivor.
I'm a very playful and sociable boy. I adore people and other dogs. Clever too, as us shepherds tend to be. In fact, my rescuer said that one of her usually very grumpy dogs, who didn't like other dogs, liked me and would play with me. Guess I've just got a winning personality.
As you can see from my photos and videos I very much enjoy the company of other dogs. I am currently living in a foster home with another dog. Adjusting to my new life in Canada, which is presenting a few challenges for me.
In the shelter, I was never taught that my puppy nipping wasn't permissible, so I sometimes use the other dog I live with as a chew toy. I don't mean any harm - it isn't aggressive behaviour. I also nip my foster parents sometimes. They say it is a way for me to cope with the anxiety (with things like cars going by) I am dealing with after travelling halfway around the world to what feels like a different planet. A trainer who has worked with me says that I will stop the nipping behaviour once I settle in and feel safe.
I will be doing a whole month of training with him, so should be all set and more mature once you adopt me.
I would do best in a multi-dog home, but would also be fine with just one other dog as long as that dog is dominant and will guide me and be a mentor - not to mention teaching me not to chew on their ears and tail.
A moderately-active to active home would suit me well. I am not a high energy guy and am happy with a couple of good walks a day. I am not comfortable around children so need an adult only home.
Energy Level: moderate
I get along with:
Dogs: yes
Cats: unknown
Kids: no
Training: leash work and house broken
Leash skills: some. Please be prepared to continue training.
House trained: Yes. Help me to learn where to go in my new home.
Health notes: I have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
My adoption fee is $800.00 CAD plus applicable taxes.
Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.
Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.
Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.
Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.
The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.
Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.
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