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My name is Tessa - Stratford!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Stratford Perth Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
24 kg (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
52601858

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Are you ready to meet Tessa? Despite her elusive photography skills (or lack thereof), this dynamic girl is bursting with puppy energy and affection. Tessa is a large, Black and Tan mix who embodies all the exuberance of youth. She's a play enthusiast, especially when it comes to splashing around in doggy pools and romping with her canine pals.

~ Now, about those pictures-well, let's just say capturing Tessa's cuteness on camera is a bit like trying to catch a shooting star. You'll have to see her in person to witness her undeniable charm and charisma!
~ Due to her lively nature and typical puppy behaviors (think jumping and mouthing), Tessa would thrive in a home rather than an apartment. She's quite vocal when left alone, expressing her feelings in a canine chorus that's impossible to ignore. To help her refine her manners and basic obedience skills, Tessa will need to attend three in-person puppy/adolescent training sessions-her ticket to becoming a polished, well-behaved companion.
~ Tessa is a total love bug, showering affection on everyone she meets. However, her enthusiastic displays of love might be a bit overwhelming for younger children, so she would be best suited to a home with older, dog-savvy kids who can match her playful energy.

If you're ready for a dose of puppy joy and a lifelong adventure with Tessa, reach out to learn more about this delightful, larger-than-life canine companion!


Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:
- Separation Anxiety
- Vocal
- Jumpy
- Mouthy

Explanation of Behaviours:
- A young dog that is high energy and will need lots of attention, training, exercise, and enrichment daily
- She will need to be socialized a lot in a safe and proper way to set her up for success in the future
- She will need work on difficult behaviors such as jumping up, especially when excited or taking food / treats
- She can be a bit of a puller on leash at first but is working very well on her heeling on leash!
- She has shown separation anxiety while in our care. As a result he can be vocal at times

This dog would benefit from:
- Active home
- Lots of training and socialization
- Lots of time and attention
- A home with adults or older kids with large dog experience

Training needs/behaviours that need to be worked with for this dog:
- Basic Training
- Basic manners
- Work on difficult behaviors such as jumping up / taking food or treats gently
- Separation anxiety
- Require 3 in person puppy/Adolescent training sessions to help her be the best pup around!

**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.

If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.
Shelter
Stratford Perth Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID
52601858
Contact
Address
125 Griffith Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Come into the Centre and if you see a pet you like, you are able to do a "Meet and Greet" with that pet. Spend some time in alone with the pet or take a dog out for a short walk. If you are still interested in adopting the pet you can meet with one of our Adoption Counsellors who will have you fill out and application and will ask you some questions about the environment in which you live. If you seem like a wonderful match and your envirnoment meets the needs of the pet then your application should be approved!

Go meet their pets

Stratford Perth Humane Society
Location: 125 Griffith Road, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
Phone: 519-273-6600
www.sphumane.com

More about this shelter

We reunite families with stray pets, find new homes for pets, and care for the stray animals of Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, and Perth