My name is Canelo!

Located in St Catharines Ontario.

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Meet Canelo (Nelly)

Canelo, affectionately known as Nelly, is a sweet and gentle soul looking for a calm, confident leader to be his guide in life. Under the right leadership, he truly shines trusting his person to direct, guide, and protect him.

Nelly is sound-sensitive and feels safest when his owner ensures that other dogs or people dont rush up to him. Sudden approaches can be overwhelming and even terrifying for him. He prefers to take his time getting to know someone as a leader before hes ready to show his affectionate side. With dogs, he builds strong friendships through calm, structured pack walking starting at a safe distance until he learns they are not a threat. Hes easily pushed out of his comfort zone if another dog is overly excited or invades his personal space, so environments like dog parks with unpredictable, high-energy interactions would be extremely stressful for him. Nelly is more of an introvert, preferring calm, structured socialization and taking a cautious approach to most new experiences.

Thanks to consistent training, Nellys confidence has grown to the point that he no longer needs anxiety medication having clear rules, structure, and boundaries, along with outlets to drain his mental and physical energy, are all the medicine he needs. He absolutely loves wobble balls and enrichment toys, which keep him happily engaged, and hes fantastic in his crate, which he sees as his place of calm and relaxation.

Nelly will thrive in a home that understands the importance of guidance, advocacy, and providing a safe, structured environment. Once trust is built, his affectionate nature blossoms, and he becomes a loyal, loving companion with both people and dogs he knows well.

If youre ready to be the calm, steady presence Nelly needs, hell reward you with unwavering trust, endless love, and a bond that only grows stronger with time.

Name: Canelo, aka Nelly

Breed: Hound mix

Age: ~2.5 years

Weight: ~50lb

Sex: male, neutered

Colour: White/tan

Medical: No concerns, previously on anxiety medication - but no longer required

Good with men: Yes, neutral and warms up

Good with women: Yes, shy but warms up quickly

Good with kids 0-6: Yes, has lived with small kids but looking for a home with older kids

Good with kids 6+: Yes, has lived with small kids but looking for a home with older kids

Good with dogs: Yes

Good with cats: No

House trained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes, settles quickly and quietly

Resource guarding: None seen

Walks on a leash: Yes, but can be nervous and needs encouragement

Energy level: Medium

Requires detached/single home: No, but should not reside in a busy city environment

Separation anxiety: None noted

Barker: Average