Cockapoo puppies and dogs in Woodstock, Ontario

Meet Lyza: The Ultimate Cuddle Bug! Energy Level: Medium Status: Looking for her forever home Location: Fostered in St. Jacobs Ontario View Lyza's full album of photos and videos here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=hobohavenrescue&set=a.997939592856667 If you are looking for a shadow-like companion who thrives on human affection, Lyza is your girl! She is an incredibly sweet, loving, and clingy pup who has spent her time in foster care learning how wonderful it is to be a cherished family member. Lyza has an endless supply of love to give and is ready to find a permanent soft landing. Personality & Heart Lyza is the definition of a people-pleaser when it comes to affection. She is exceptionally cuddly and has yet to meet a single person she doesn't want love from. Whether inside the home or out on adventures, everyone she encounters is an immediate friend. She is completely fine with all physical handling, making grooming and daily care a breeze. Social Skills & Companionship With Dogs: Lyza has been fantastic with all dogs. She currently co-habits with a playful foster puppy and a gentle St Bernard adult. Lyza is excellent at giving appropriate boundaries—she will politely correct puppy behaviors or high-energy antics when a younger dog gets too close in her personal space. With Cats: Lyza is cat-friendly! She was tested with cats in a previous foster home and proved to be curious but entirely respectful. With People: Lyza is happiest when she is the center of attention. She wants to be right by your side soaking up all the pets you can offer. She is seeking a home with someone home often. Daily Routine & Training Exercise & Leash Skills: Lyza enjoys a 2025 minute walk daily. She is generally good on her leash, though her curious nature means she can get easily distracted by the world around her. Grooming: As a poodle/cocker mix, Lyza requires daily grooming to prevent matted fur and regular grooming appts to keep her coat in good condition and keep her face clean. Commands: Lyza is a blank slate when it comes to traditional obedience training. She does not currently know commands like "Sit," "Stay," or "Come," but what she lacks in formal training, she makes up for in pure, sweet compliance. She is motivated heavily by human food rewards! Crate Training: No. Lyza does not get crated. She has excellent house manners and does not require a crate when left alone. In fact, traditional crating causes her severe distress and triggers anxious bathroom accidents. She was surrendered by a commercial breeder who kept her caged for her first 6 years as a breeding dog and she is now thriving with all of the comforts she is enjoying as a beloved pet in a home. Potty Habits & Preferences Lyza is house-trained, but she has a unique preference: she needs her human to physically walk around the yard with her to successfully do her business. She rarely has accidents inside, though she is a sensitive soul; if her daily routine is heavily disrupted, she may experience temporary anxious poops. Fortunately, as she has decompressed and grown comfortable in her foster home, these incidents have drastically decreased. Diet & Medical Notes Lyza is a happy, healthy girl with one charming feature—she has no teeth! She arrived with horrifying dental decay and had to have all teeth removed. Because of this, she cannot eat hard kibble or treats. She eats a delicious diet of crumbled and soft foods twice a day, including freeze-dried raw, Open Farm meatballs, and Wellness Core Mini Meals. Her veterinarian has recommended a target of 450 calories per day to keep her in perfect shape. Lyza shows absolutely no resource guarding behaviors over her food or toys. Transportation Because of her aversion to crates, Lyza travels best by being securely seatbelted with a harness in the backseat of the vehicle. Once buckled in, she is a dream passenger—perfectly quiet and content to lay down for the ride. The Ideal Forever Home Lyza is looking for a home that matches her deeply affectionate and sensitive nature. Her perfect match includes: Plenty of Company: A family where someone is home most of the time to give her the close companionship and attention she craves. She handles being alone for up to 4 hours well, but prefers a human-centric lifestyle. A Potty Partner: Adopters who don't mind stepping out into the yard to keep her company during her bathroom breaks in any weather. No Crating: A home committed to letting her freely enjoy the house or using alternative gates/playpens instead of a traditional crate. Soft Food Commitment: A dedicated owner ready to keep her on her soft meals to accommodate her toothless grin. Lyza has spent her time in rescue learning that the world is a kind place, and she cannot wait to bring her immense warmth to a forever family. How to Apply Hobo Haven Rescue Inc. is a volunteer-run not-for-profit rescue based out of St. Jacobs, Ontario. Our dogs live in private family foster homes rather than a shelter facility, and we require an approved adoption application prior to scheduling any meet-and-greets. 100% of our adoption fees go directly toward our rescue's veterinary bills and rehabilitation expenses. Click Here to Submit an Adoption Application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application Priority of replies will be given to applicants who meet Lyza's listed criteria. For questions regarding our screening policies or process, please email our volunteer team at hobohavenpetrescue@gmail.com.

Leo is a very sweet, loving young man. He loves everyone and every experience for him is new and exciting! He loves to cuddle, be pet and get kisses, and will jump up to 'hug' when greeting humans. We are working on helping him to learn that all 4 feet need to stay on the ground! He loves car rides, running and playing and leash walks, though he's still learning that he isn't a sled dog! He is curious about the kitties in his foster home, and can be a bit too friendly with them, so any kitties in his forever home must be confident and understand his love. He is a little underweight and has now gotten into a great feeding routine with quality food and is looking better in his skin. He does have food aggression towards the other dog in his foster home and needs to be seperated or will bark and snap. Foster is working to get him to understand his food is his and he doesn't need to guard it. He doesn't like to be left outside alone, and will panic and cry if he thinks he was left. He is comfortable in his crate and knows that he only is there when foster is at work or it's bedtime. Inside he prefers to be touching his humon and the closer he can get, that happier he is! He came into care very matted, and needed a very close shave/groom. He will need to be maintained with daily brushing as well as routine grooming (likely every 3 to 4 months). He is up to date with his vaccines, will need a booster soon, is neutered and heartworm negative, and has been flea and tick treated. His adoption fee is $500. You must be 21 years old to adopt and provide vet and personal references. An application to adopt him can be found on our website www.oxfordcountyanimalrescue.com. Click on Adopt, then Dogs for Adoption, and scroll to the bottom of the page. Do not click the link on his profile and be sure to fill in all anwers completely without using autofill. All applications are reviewed, and if we feel you might be a good fit for him, you will be contacted to arrange a home visit as well as for permission to speak with your vet. Repeated phone calls and emails with not advance your application. We are a volunteer, foster based rescue and there is no opportunity to meet him before an application has been approved. We thankyou for respecting these guidelines.