Puppies and dogs in Brantford, Ontario

Jaxon is 12yrs old and slowing down a little bit. He needs someone who can take him for more walks and let him sleep on a couch. He is a puggle, so he DOES shed quite a bit even with regular grooming. He is food motivated. He does bark but doesn't last long. Any other questions please ask

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Cirilla! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. This magnificent pup is Cirilla, Ciri for short. Like her namesake from the Witcher, she’s a beautiful, brave, highly intelligent, and surprisingly goofy girl. Cirilla is a German Shepherd, Husky, Collie mix, approximately 7-8 months old, and currently weighs about 42lbs. She’ll likely grow to be a large dog between 55-75lbs. Ciri is gorgeous and unique looking, with big brown eyes and intricate tri-colour markings. She already turns heads and once all of her fur has grown back in she’ll be totally stunning. She has a thick double coat, white socks on her front feet, and a long tail with an adorable little feather of fur on the tip. Also like her namesake, deep down Ciri is a princess who’s learning to enjoy the finer things in life, like a very cushy bed and freshly cooked chicken dinners. Cirilla had a very rough start to life, roaming the frigid, remote areas of Northern Manitoba while trying to survive as best she could. When she was first discovered it was clear that Ciri was an absolute sweetheart, who despite her very poor physical condition was a sweet dog that just wanted to be loved and cared for. It took a dedicated group of people to rescue Ciri, and now that she’s in Pound Dog Rescue’s care, I am thrilled to say that her skin is healing, her fur is growing back very nicely, and she’s putting on a healthy amount of weight. What’s even more impressive is how much personality she’s showing now that she feels safe and cared for, and will likely continue to show even more as she grows. Cirilla has been treated for her mange, her fur is growing back in very nicely, she’s finished her medications, already had her spay surgery and vaccinations, put on a healthy amount of weight, and now just needs to gain a bit more confidence and muscle as she continues to grow into her big, fuzzy sock paws/snowshoes! Ciri is very playful, sweet, energetic, and highly intelligent. At first she can be nervous but once she feels safe with you, her cheeky, fun-loving attitude is contagious! She’s looking for a safe and loving home with a family that will be equally dedicated to playing with her as they are to setting clear rules and boundaries. Ciri will need some more help learning to feel safe, so she’s looking for a family that will handle new situations with calm confidence. She’s still very timid around strangers, new environments, and around new dogs, but with a bit more help I expect her to be a confident dog in the future. She has a healthy curiosity and braveness, that together drive her to explore new things even if they’re a bit scary at first. She’s already conquered quite a few challenges. For example, she went on a long walk in a very busy park packed full of strangers, other dogs, ducks, geese, squirrels, kids running and playing, and more! She was understandably nervous at first but also excited and interested. With someone she trusts beside her to guide and motivate her through these situations, Ciri gets a big confidence boost! Cirilla has learned that being cuddled is awesome. She’ll roll onto her back for belly rubs, and often gives a paw when she wants more attention. She’s even fantastic for her baths, waiting quietly, if a bit anxiously in the tub while she gets washed. She does feel a bit nervous when being picked up, but even here she’s becoming more comfortable with practice. When she went to the veterinarian for her exam and spay surgery she was very sweet with the staff there, and let them inspect her without a fuss, just some initial nervousness. Ciri would do very well in a home with another friendly male dog. Ciri would like to be the only female dog in her forever home. At first Ciri is nervous of new dogs, however once she’s comfortable a canine companion really helps her feel more adventurous and relaxed. She takes cues from her foster sibling who helps show her that new people and places are great! That being said she would also be fine as an only dog, it might just take her a bit more time to feel comfortable with new people or places. When Ciri feels safe and energetic, she kicks into full puppy gear and will happily run, bounce, and vocalize her big feelings. She especially likes stuffies, bouncy balls, and her squeaky pig too! She likes to grab a toy (or ten) and bring them to her big, comfy bed to play with. She often talks to her toys while she plays, serenading us with her youthful and carefree one way conversations. It’s so funny and heartwarming to watch. Outdoors it’s so entertaining to watch her play and pounce on a toy ball, she reminds me of a cat playing with a ball of yarn. She’s currently in a foster home with our two year old family dog who’s about her size. They play very well together and have a lot of fun! Ciri loves to play chase, is very bouncy when playing, and also likes to wrestle, so she’d do best with a dog that’s around her size or larger and also likes this more exuberant, sometimes rougher play style. Our dog is very happy to engage in this youthful behaviour, but Ciri wouldn’t do well with a dog that needs their personal space or doesn’t want to partake in puppy antics or rough play. Ciri does show some desire to chase small animals like squirrels, and given her breed mix and background there’s a good chance she would do the same with a cat, so we’re recommending a home with no cats or other small animals to be safe. Ciri would do best in a home with either no children or older children (teens). For now she’s still a nervous dog in new situations, and young kids can easily scare her. Cirilla also has a tendency to mouth and nibble when feeling playful, and will need continued training in this area as she grows up. She’s easily corrected and redirected, but needs to be corrected consistently as part of her training. Cirilla learns quite fast and she’s very intuitive. As of day one, Ciri learned to go stand at the back door, and even sometimes let out a little whine to tell us that she needs outside. She taught herself to do this just by being let outdoors to relieve herself and then being praised afterwards. Leash work is an area that will be very important for Cirilla’s new family to dedicate time to. She’s very easy to walk, in that she rarely pulls, however she’s still quite nervous when in new areas, and needs to keep some distance from new people or dogs at first. We practice this with her every day at least twice a day to help her feel more confident and comfortable. Ciri walks around the neighbourhood daily, and has been going on longer walks in new areas on weekends. Ciri is now at the point where she’s eager to go for her daily walks, often bouncing along beside us. When she does get nervous a bit of coaxing with praise or treats is often enough to help her move forward. We keep a reasonable distance from new people or dogs to ensure that Ciri feels safe, and decrease this distance as she improves. Leash work is one area where a patient and confident handler will help Ciri feel safe while she builds up her own confidence and trust in her family. Ciri is house trained and crate trained. She will enter her crate when asked, sometimes even on her own, and sleeps through the whole night in her crate without issue. At night she rarely makes a peep in her crate now, and after a full day will happily tuck herself in (ie. jumble around her blankets) and fall sleep. During the day she’s not keen on being in her crate when she’s left alone, so we’re still practicing here. She’ll often put up a fuss and vocalize for about 10 minutes before calming down or falling asleep. If we’re home, some simple verbal corrections help to calm her down fairly quickly. Cirilla also likes to vocalize her feelings when she’s bored or feeling playful, and will make these funny half-grunting, half-whine noises when she wants attention or is playing with a toy by herself. She only really barks when she’s very excited or alerting to something. A simple ‘thank you’ or ‘you’re ok’ and then a redirection to play is usually all it takes to help her move on. Because of her vocalizations while crate training, a detached home is recommended as she can get fairly loud. With more time and exposure to being alone Ciri should learn to relax when crated during the day, just like she does at bedtime. Cirilla is just starting to get exposure to the car, but like with most things she’s progressing quickly. She is nervous in the car, and is still too scared to get in by herself, however she’s learning to feel more relaxed and less anxious each day. She hasn’t shown signs of severe anxiety, carsickness, or any nausea, she just whines and has trouble sitting still. We crate her for her safety whenever there’s no passenger available to keep an eye on her. When there are two of us in the car Ciri sits in the back seat with her foster sister, who helps her feel safe and gives her an extra boost of confidence. With further practice, car trips will likely become much more enjoyable and fun for her. A secure, fully-fenced yard will be important to keep Ciri safe and ensure she has quick, regular access to a space for her to do her business and to exercise outdoors. Cirilla is currently more comfortable in the home than outside, and therefore needs frequent daily training and exposure outside to help her feel comfortable and provide her with the exercise that she needs to remain happy, healthy, well behaved, and fulfilled. Cirilla wakes up each morning eager to start the day, waiting happily and energetically to be let out of her crate. She remains patient, if enthusiastic, when asked to sit while opening her crate, and once freed she gives some quick cuddles, greets our dog excitedly, and runs for the door so she can be let out to do her business. She then goes on a morning walk to explore, burn some energy, and practice leash manners. When she comes inside she either eats in her crate or rolls around a kibble ball, which is hilarious to watch. Kibble goes everywhere and then Ciri the vacuum cleaner speedily sucks it all up! Ciri is very respectful when being handed her meals. She’s learned to wait patiently in a very pretty sit while you put her food down. She’ll watch the food with a happy little tail wag and stare deep into your soul until released. She’s getting much more relaxed around food since she’s learned that it gets hand delivered to her regularly. She’s also learned to be patient and gentle when being given treats, and is even good about being fed treats with our dog. They also share toys between them quite well, although this often results in them just wrestling with each other instead. We regularly practice training with Ciri. She’s learning some basic manners, like waiting at the door, sitting when she wants something, and learning not to mouth or jump up. We also do specific training sessions with her to help her learn new things like sit, leave it, wait, down, etc., and she’s also learned to ‘go pee’ which is super useful. Cirilla is a quick learner! As Ciri gains confidence in her home she likes to explore. This includes, like with all puppies, what she puts in her mouth. After a good amount of up front monitoring and training, we now trust Ciri enough to leave her uncrated in a separate room and not get into anything, however for her safety she does get crated when we’re not home. She’ll need this same training in her new home and all new locations as well. Ciri will often happily doze by my feet while I work, and is very good at self-entertaining with her toys. Training with Cirilla is an incredibly rewarding experience. She’s smart, attentive, intuitive, and food motivated. She’s also very motivated by praise and is easily corrected or redirected, meaning we simply have to correct her when she’s doing something we don’t like, and then reward her when she stops and offers her attention. Ciri then happily bounces over to you looking for more praise and some cuddles or playtime. Ciri will benefit from the bond that training helps create, while also learning which behaviours make you happy and which ones do not. Training is also a great way to mentally exercise Ciri, which should be a big part of her growth and development. Cirilla will get bored if not frequently given something challenging to do. She’ll also benefit from strong recall training to ensure that if she ever gets scared, she’ll run towards you instead of away. Whomever adopts Ciri will need to do basic obedience training with her, but will likely want to continue past this, since it’s so rewarding to work with her. She’s capable of so much, and would very likely impress in more advanced classes! Cirilla will require an active household who will spend time going on longer walks, and are dedicated to frequent activities beyond just walking. For now Ciri is still fairly timid, but once she’s more comfortable she’ll be an active dog that could enjoy many activities, like running and hiking, or maybe even biking or dog sports. She's an active dog that just needs time to gain more confidence through exposure. As she grows Ciri will be looking for more challenging and engaging things to do. Ciri’s foster journey has been a constant and daily source of amazement, laughter, cuddles, and fun! She’s come so far, and somehow despite her horrible start, she’s shown trust, affection, a surprisingly goofy character, and a desire to move forward. It might take Ciri a bit of time to settle into her new home, but given the chance she’ll fit in like she’s always been there with you. Cirilla’s now looking for more than a foster home. She’s ready to start living a full life with her forever family, where she can feel safe, loved, and experience everything a wonderful girl like her should have had from the beginning. She doesn’t want someone who will pity her though, true to her nature she’s looking for someone who wants to move forward with her, try new things together, and have some fun along the way! If you want to see what she’s been up to, you can find some of Ciri’s foster journey on Instagram @cat.fostersdogs. Thank you for taking the time to read Cirilla’s full bio, she deserves to find her perfect forever-home! Name: Cirilla ID # PDR1353 Age: 7.5mths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Husky/German Shepherd/Collie Colours: black and tan Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes (male dogs) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $900

For Adoption: Gin! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Everyone meet Gin! Gin is approximately 6 months old and she is a stunning Husky/ German Shepherd mix. She is about 40lbs currently and we expect her to be about 50-60 lbs when she is fully grown. Gin has a beautiful black and white coat with a bit of gray/tan, she has a very beautiful mask and you can’t help but get lost in her face that just melts your heart. Gin is one of those dogs that when she looks at you, it’s like she’s looking into your soul, her beautiful brown eyes just look up at you with such curiosity and wonderment for the world around her. Gin has adorably floppy ears that occasionally take turns standing up when she is alert (she also has aero-mode when she’s on walks, ha!). Gin has that typical husky trait where loves to use her voice and will keep you on your toes with her sass! She has a very expressive personality and attitude and she will bring so much life and laughter to your home! Gin came into foster care with Pound Dog Rescue after finding herself in a remote area of Northern Manitoba all alone in the cold. She was initially taken into rescue by our friends at Save a Dog Network and then made the trek all the way here to be able to find her forever home. When Gin was found it was clear that she had not had access to any food for quite some time as she was mostly skin and bones, this poor girl was also covered in lice and because of this had been scratching most of her thick puppy fur off. I can only imagine how this sweet girl felt being all alone, cold and hungry. Gin has received her vaccinations, has been spayed, has been heartworm & lyme tested, microchipped and has received her heartworm/flea/tick prevention. Gin is such a food motivated girl, you could get her to do anything you wanted if you had any source of food in your hand, so you can be sure she is up to learning some super fun tricks! We will only consider a home for Gin where someone is home or has the capabilities to come home throughout the day. Puppies need to be taken outside for bathroom breaks very regularly when they are small and will not be able to hold it for an 8hr work day. Please keep in mind that if you work from home you need to have a plan in place for a crating schedule for the pup as puppies need 100% of your supervision when not in their crates; you cannot expect to work and have the puppy running around in the room with you as they won’t have your full attention. We are also looking for families that are fully aware of the time commitment of a puppy and the work involved. Puppies are a total joy and bring so much love and happiness into a home, but you cannot underestimate the work and time involved in raising a puppy properly. They need constant supervision while young to expedite the house training stage and to ensure they aren’t chewing on anything inappropriate. We are also looking for a family that will crate train the puppies as we fully believe that this is the best for pups and offers them a quiet and secure “den” to call their own. A crate trained pup is a blessing as it offers a safe place to put them when you can’t be watching them all the time. Gin absolutely loves playing with the resident dogs, she will happily initiate play for a game of chase, tug of war, or just some good old fashioned wrestling! Gin is also happy to curl up with the other dogs and take a good nap. Gin will happily entertain herself playing with some of the toys in the house, or outside with finding a good stick to chew on, however we feel that Gin would really shine in having a playmate for her in her forever home. Gin would do well in having another young playful male dog in the home. We do not recommend her going to a home with another female, as Gin would like to be the only princess of the home! Gin does have a cat in the home, our cat is very dog savvy and therefore there have been no issues, Gin has only very recently started showing a bit more interest in the cat, however she is still very easily redirected and we feel with consistent training and work that this could be a non-issue, but only for a dog savvy cat. Her new home should understand the time and training that it would take for a cat and dog to coexist together, this would require lots of supervision and could take weeks-months for peaceful cohabitation. Gin lives in a home with teens and she loves the attention that they give her. While Gin has grown out of most of her teething habits, she does occasionally try to use our hands as a chew toy if we are not paying attention, this is quickly corrected and she has been doing it less and less. Because of this, I would recommend a home where the kids are aged 8+ and are well versed in proper dog play and interaction. Gin is currently crate trained, and she does very well in her crate, though she hasn’t gotten to the point of “loving it” yet. Gin will happily run into her crate if you throw a tasty treat in, but don’t try to pretend to throw a treat because she is too smart for that and she will just sit there and look at you with a look that says “you really think I’m going to fall for that!”, even just throwing a simple piece of kibble in is enough for her. When Gin initially goes into her crate she is calm and doesn’t typically make any noise when we leave the house or go to bed, she generally sleeps soundly, but will occasionally paw at the crate for a few moments. We currently feed her all of her meals in her crate, and she sleeps in her crate at night, as well as being in it during the day if the humans are away. Gin has come a long way from when we first got her, where she would very loudly voice her displeasure with being in the crate. She does occasionally like to give some barks or howls, but when I check on her throughout the day she is always sleeping and quiet. Gin is an early riser and once she is awake she expects you to wake up too, so she will sing you the song of her people to make sure that you come and get her. Gin also gets very excited once she hears you come home from work, she will be very quiet until she hears that key in the door, and again she will then sing you a song. Gin would do well in a detached home, she would really prefer to have her own fenced in backyard to be able to sniff around and play in (don’t forget to give her some digging areas) and because she can be vocal in her crate it’s ideal that her home not have any shared walls so as to avoid noise complaints. Gin loves lazing around the backyard in the sun, she will find some sticks to chew on, some holes to dig and will just run around and enjoy the wind and sun on her face! She very much enjoys her time outside and loves when the humans are outside to join her. Gin has been doing so well with her housetraining, we got her when she was a very young puppy and of course with that came some accidents, however she has been accident free for many weeks now. That being said, it’s important that her family understands that she needs plenty of opportunity to be able to do her business outside. She has not developed a tell to let us know when she needs to go out yet, but when you give her plenty of opportunities to relieve herself she will take advantage of them. Continuing to praise her when she does her business outside is key to maintaining her house training. We had started working on some basic obedience with Gin, and more recently I have enrolled her in a level 1 training class. Gin is the star of her class, as I mentioned she is extremely food motivated so it really does make training a breeze, she is so eager to please and picks things up SO quickly. We have been working on Sit, Down, Stay, Watch, Heel and Come. Gin is a working breed dog and she very much needs the mental stimulation that comes with ongoing training. This breed can be known to be stubborn so it’s really important that you are consistent with your training and that you maintain ongoing training for all the years of her life. Part of our adoption process here at Pound Dog Rescue we expect a basic obedience class, however for Gin we are looking for a family who is committed to taking her through advanced levels of obedience to help her become the best dog that she can be. Gin has been doing really well on her walks, they are her favourite part of the day as she is such an outdoorsy dog and loves to go on adventures! We currently walk Gin using a gentle leader head halter and she has been doing fantastic! She doesn’t pull at all and always practices leash respect, she can get excited sometimes when she sees other dogs or wildlife, however continuing to keep her attention and having some training treats on hand will make this process so easy. Gin is definitely an adventure dog, so someone who loves to go for hikes and trail walks, or even camping would be an excellent fit for her. I feel that Gin would do excellent in pull sports once she is over a year of age. Gin has also had the opportunity to take some car rides and has done extremely well for all of them. Gin has travelled both in a crate as well as in the backseat, she has done very well for all of her rides, she enjoys being able to look out the window and see the world around her, but she also enjoys just curling up and waiting for you to arrive at your destination! She does not get sick in the car, and she also doesn’t whine! Gin is looking for an already active person or family who is looking to add a companion to join them on all of their adventures. Gin loves to be outdoors, so someone who is already active in going for hikes or camping would be a wonderful fit for Gin. We are looking for someone who will be committed to ongoing training for her to ensure that she is set up for success for her whole life. Ideally Gin would love to have her own fully fenced backyard, and she would love to have a younger male dog for her to run around and play with. If you think that you can offer Gin the home that she needs, then I urge you to apply for her now! Name: Gin ID # PDR1356 Age: 6 mths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: German Shepherd/ Husky Colours: black and white Coat length: med House trained: almost Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes(males) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Plattsville Adoption fee: $900

For Adoption: Pansy!!! We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Aren’t they adorable? Pansy is Shepherd/Lab/Terrier and who knows what else, born April 29, 2025. We took in her mom, Fern, from a rural shelter where she was an unclaimed stray. She has been found roaming with a few male dogs, one which looked like her and the other was a purebred Lab so it is assumed that one or both of these dogs are the dad(s). She was heavily pregnant and the shelter staff was really wanting her to have her puppies in a rescue’s care so we stepped up. Fern is a 2yr old, lovely natured dog and the pups have taken on her temperament. Soon after taking Fern into our care she went into labour and these 9 precious babies were born and are being raised in a loving home with fosters very experienced in puppy raising. Pansy won’t be able to go to her forever homes until end of June but we are posting them now in the hopes of having her adoptive families selected and ready to take her home when the time is right. We know her mother very well and she is a total love of a dog. She is quiet and loving and gentle natured. Pups tend to take on the personality of their mothers so we fully expect Pansy to be just as darling as she is. Fern is a medium dog, weighing about 45lbs. She is a scruffy terrier and German Shepherd with who knows what else mix and is fawn in colour with adorable white socks. Some of her pups have these white socks too which is such a striking feature. From the size of her and her siblings we do expect that she will be a medium sized dog, around 40lbs to 60lbs full grown (but cant give any guarantees) and will be sturdy, medium energy dogs capable of doing most things you wish to participate in. Mom is scruffy and some of the pups are taking after her fur so if you love a scruffy dog, we have some!! But some of the pups have short fur like a Lab, So if you love the look, temperament and energy level of a Lab these pups might just be what you are looking for! With the mix of breeds in them, we expect these pups to be great family pets. These pups are super friendly and love nothing more than to play with you and cuddle with you. They are quite energetic now but will mature into moderate energy dogs. They will be very interesting looking dogs and their owners will surely get a whole lot of “what kind of dog is that?” questions. The pups are being socialized with other dogs and cats in their foster home. A home with a puppy friendly dog would be fine, but not mandatory. They will be suited to home with children over 8yrs of age as long as the adults in the home are dog savvy and experienced and know that excited children energy and excited puppy energy means jumping, nipping, scratching etc. Supervision at all times when kids and puppy are interacting is necessary. Older kids, teens, or an adult only home is ideal. These pups would be fine for a couple planning on having children in a couple years as they will be lovely family dogs when grown as long as the work is put into them now to train them and socialize them very well their first year and beyond. Anyone interested in one of the pups needs to live within 1hr of Cambridge, Ont as she must be returned to our vet later on to be spayed. She will be adopted out on a contract that stipulates this and it is mandatory. This is covered in the adoption fee. We will only consider homes for the pups where someone is home or has the capabilities to come home throughout the day. Puppies need to be taken outside for bathroom breaks very regularly when they are small and will not be able to hold it for an 8hr work day. Please keep in mind that if you work from home you need to have a plan in place for a crating schedule for the pup as puppies need 100% of your supervision when not in their crates; you cannot expect to work and have the puppy running around in the room with you as they won’t have your full attention. We are also looking for families that are fully aware of the time commitment of a puppy and the work involved. Puppies are a total joy and bring so much love and happiness into a home, but you cannot underestimate the work and time involved in raising a puppy properly. They need constant supervision while young to expedite the house training stage and to ensure they aren’t chewing on anything inappropriate. We are also looking for a family that will crate train the puppies as we fully believe that this is the best for pups and offers them a quiet and secure “den” to call their own. A crate trained pup is a blessing as it offers a safe place to put them when you can’t be watching them all the time. We will be expecting our adoptive families to attend puppy socialization class (if the local training facility offers this) with their new pup immediately upon adoption, along with, at minimum, level 1 obedience school after. The guidance and lessons learned in puppy classes are very important to getting your pup off to a good start. We handle these pups every day and will be offering them everything they need to be the best pups they can be when they leave our care but we need the adoptive families to take over for us when they get the pups home. We take our responsibilities to these pups very seriously and only want the best for them. Pansy has been raised in our home, in our care, and have been since the first day when they made their presence into the world. We adore these puppies and will settle for nothing less than a dedicated, loving family that is well aware of the breed requirements and the needs of a puppy and this breed mix. We also are looking for families that want the dogs they will grow to become, not just the little bundle of furry cuteness. If you have been thinking about adding a medium breed puppy to your family and have the time and patience to properly raise a pup then they may just be perfect for you. We know you will fall in love with them as deeply as we have when you meet them. She is simply an adorable puppy. Name: Pansy ID # PDR1381- 1389 Age: Born April 29, 2025 cant go until end of June/early July Gender: both Spayed/Neutered: will be UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Lab/Shepherd/Terrier Colours: various Coat length: various House trained: no Special needs: no OK with kids: older , see bio OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Drumbo Adoption fee: $900

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Parsley! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Nitro is a 2-year-old Rottweiler/Mastiff mix weighing in a about 102lbs and still has some filling out to do! He has a silky soft black coat on his back and head, typical of a Rottweiler, with the brindle colouring coming through on his legs and belly. He is a solid boy, and is very strong. He has a protective instinct, typical of his breed mix but when he settles in at home, he is a very sweet, cuddly and goofy boy. Nitro was found as a stray running loose and was brought into a shelter where he was unclaimed. We were able to bring him in into our care, which is for the best as he was very skinny when we got him, and hadn’t been cared for. Shortly after entering our care we found out that Nitro was heartworm positive. He obviously hadn’t been on heartworm prevention in his prior home and with heartworm very prevalent on Ontario now, and transmitted by mosquitos, he was susceptible. The treatment for heartworm is very involved and expensive but we took to getting him back to health and heartworm free. Nitro has now completed his heartworm treatment and is on preventative monthly to ensure he is never exposed again. His new family will need to commit to keeping him on heartworm prevention from the vet to ensure he is never exposed again. True to his breeds, with people he considers part of his pack, he is very loving and gentle and so very loyal. Nitro is very devoted to his people and absolutely adores his family. When we first got him, he was nervous of others coming into the house or out on walks, but having now settled in and with some leash training and positive association training he is doing very well. Nitro would be a suitable dog for an experienced guardian breed owner who is keen on training and can confidently handle a very large dog. His foster family has done a ton of work with him on obedience skills and he is such a smart dog, picking up on all new skills very quickly. We are looking for his forever family to continue the training we have already instilled in him and continue to build on that. He is not suitable for a first-time dog owner, but for those who are experienced with and love Rotties and Mastiffs, this handsome dude is the best of both breeds. Nitro would do best in a home with no kids or visiting kids. We’ve come to know and love his kind and gentle soul; however, he has a very strong protective instinct and doesn’t like any too quick movements. He’s a very quiet boy, only speaking when absolutely necessary – which is typically just to warn you of any potential threats or trespassers on the property. He has a deep, loud bark that would scare the pants off just about anyone but a simple “thank you” is all he needs to understand his job is done. He’s a very active dog, always looking for a job to do. If you don’t give him one, he will find something to occupy himself, and that’s usually finding any stray article of clothing on the floor and bringing it to you – he tends not to inflict any damage, but he likes a tidy house. He looks forward to his walks which are usually about 45 minutes, twice a day in order to expel his energy. He has learned to walk wonderfully on a leash at whatever pace the leash holder sets for him – with the odd reminder. Keep your eye out for squirrels and rabbits, he does like to chase but has learned pretty quickly that it’s not always necessary. Nitro is so eager to please his people and is incredibly adaptable to whatever life seems to throw his way. He does require exercise and a job to keep him on track, but is always quite happy to start and end the day with a cuddle on the couch – or your lap. He loves to roll around in the grass so once a month or so he gets a bath and a nail trim. He doesn’t love to get his ears cleaned but luckily, they don’t get too dirty. Nitro is fully house, and crate trained, he’s not had accidents here but has been known to ‘mark’ when visiting other homes with strong pet smells. He sleeps in his crate at night and is crated anytime he’s home alone. He was reluctant at first but has become very comfortable in his crate and will go in on his own – the fact that he gets a special treat every time he goes in certainly helps. He does require the plastic kennel style vs. the wire crate style cage – his preference and he will escape the wire crate. He is very gentle with food, we’ve had no issues petting him or taking a bowl from him – he does get a bit possessive with toys which we’re working on. Partly due to the fact that he tends to be quite destructive with toys, so he tends to lose access to them – so once he gets them, he hangs on pretty tight. On the bright side, in destroying toys he doesn’t seem to swallow any pieces, and he seems to know what is a toy and what is not a toy. Nitro also LOVES a car ride. It doesn’t matter where you’re going, long or short drive, he is eager to jump in and tag along. He sits quite nicely in the back seat just observing his surroundings. Nitro would do best in a detached or semi-detached home, with a fenced in yard that he can run and play in. He loves to be outside, where he likes to play fetch and chase critters out of the yard, however he doesn’t like to be left outside by himself. He requires a quiet home without a lot of people coming and going and few visitors. He needs proper introduction to all visitors, and random people can’t be coming and going at will. He is a home protection breed, and although he has never been aggressive in our care, he won’t stand for strangers coming into the house, or any rough housing type behavior going on in the house. Generally chill and super easy going with his people, he is on alert if strangers come on the property. Nitro would like to be the only pet in the home for now. We don’t know how he would be with cats as he hasn’t been cat tested. He has met a well mannered, friendly dog and he was fine with him. He could absolutely have dog friends to go on walks with, and once comfortable with them, could even have play sessions. But we would like him to be his new families sole focus for the first year at least so he can settle in, get fully trained, and fully mature, as power breeds take 3yrs to fully mature physically and emotionally. Nitro is incredibly smart and quick to learn his basic manners, particularly when there are treats involved. He’s still working on stay, because he very much likes to remain right by his humans’ side at all times. He’s got his sit and down commands pretty well mastered along with waiting to be told “go” before attacking his food dish. He’s also come a very long way with recall to the command – “here” – and will a bit of practice and diligence will have this mastered in no time. He’s incredibly eager to please and work for his people so training is very important to him, but he catches on very quickly and just needs the odd reminder. When Nitro came into foster care he was fully checked out, brought up to date on his vaccinations and neutered as well as tested and treated for heartworms. Initially he was a bit wary at the vet, however, in his subsequent appointments he’s received glowing reviews from the staff showing his ability to build trust. Nitro is a fiercely loyal and protective dog, and when shown love and care, becomes a sweet, loving and goofy boy. He’s incredibly smart and adaptable and will make a wonderful companion. If you’re looking for a dog that will always be by your side, and have your back, Nitro just might be the guy for you! Name: Nitro ID # PDR1291 Age: 2yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Rottweiler/ Mastiff Colours: black and brindle Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes, but not to live with right now Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: XL Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $800

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Tegan! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/ I am pleased to introduce Tegan a gorgeous 4 ½ year old tri coloured Sheltie with the softest coat. Tegan came into our care from being overbred as a mill mama until she was discarded. As with most mill dogs, Tegan was fearful of almost everything in her early days with me. Everything was new and strange. I had to carry her into the house since the door frightened her. She had probably never been inside a house before. Tegan now eagerly goes through my sliding patio door for walks but is still a bit leery of the front door. It’s a work in progress. Loud noises such as motorcycles and the back up signal on trucks trigger Tegan to bark, and especially when it thunders. Because of this she would not be suitable for an apartment or condo and would be best in a house in a quiet suburban or rural area but not in a noisy city environment. She is currently being fostered in a small rural community. As Tegan became more confident we increased both the distance and new areas for our walks. Tegan is a dream to walk. She never pulls unless startled by a loud noise and enjoys a quick pace sometimes or slows down to sniff. She is okay with the light traffic in my area and enjoys 3 walks daily of 30 minutes or longer as well as outdoor time in my back yard on a long line since I don’t have a fenced in yard which would be a bonus for her. Tegan loves being outdoors, sniffing and relaxing now the weather has improved. It’s been a joy to watch Tegan go from a skittish dog on walks to a more confident one. She has a bounce to her step and her tail is up and wagging now. On our walks when we encounter someone coming Tegan will pause waiting to see if they’re friendly or not. She has met several people on our walks but needs to be approached in a gentle quiet manner. Quick movements and loud voices frighten her. Tegan needs time to get to know someone before she’s comfortable with them. I have a few neighbours who are dog savvy and they had no problem meeting Tegan on a first attempt. Tegan has met a few dogs on our walks but is still tentative unless the dog is quiet and gentle. Tegan enjoys being brushed. She loves the attention. She is a dog that will require daily brushing to keep her long coat free of mats and tangles. Tegan crates easily and in the beginning chose to spend most of her time alone in the security of her crate. She still chooses sometimes to go into her crate during the day for a quiet nap while I’m busy elsewhere in the house. Tegan sleeps quietly in her crate through the night and doesn’t make a sound while I’m getting ready for our morning walk. Once I give her a quick cuddle she’s off to the door and waits for me to put on her leash. Tegan is house trained but should have outdoor access every 3 or 4 hours or she may have an indoor accident. Tegan travels in a crate in my SUV but if the ride is longer than 20 minutes she gets car sick. She needs more practice on car rides to get used to them. Tegan has been fostered with a very laid back easy going cocker spaniel. At first Tegan attempted to try to dominate her but with supervision and correction she learned to get along. The 2 dogs often share the same dog bed in the den at night while I watch TV and they love to cuddle on the couch with me. Tegan would be fine as an only dog but could be okay with a laid back, easy going mature male dog. Because of her fearful reactions to loud noises and sudden movements she would be best in an adult only home or with quiet natured teen children. Tegan is a very intelligent dog. She quickly figured out level 1 and 2 treat puzzles and I now use a level 3. As yet she has shown little interest in toys, occasionally picking one up and taking it to her crate to lie on. If you’re ever wondering where that missing sock, shoe or slipper went, first check Tegan’s crate. She occasionally likes to take something of mine to sleep with. Tegan is not highly food motivated and it took her awhile to fully eat her meals and accept treats from me. She was initially quite picky. She has no issues with eating her meals and treats now. Tegan knows the sit command and we’re working on recall. Tegan is due to have a dental with the vet next week to clean up tartar and take care of any other issues. Tegan is very dainty in all her actions. If she wants my attention she gently puts her paw on my leg. When I do my yoga practice Tegan likes to get close or go under me to get petted. Other days she just lies on a nearby dog bed and watches me. Occasionally Tegan will run full speed down the hall and jump onto the couch hoping I’ll join her for a cuddle. In her safe home environment Tegan is a very happy easy going dog. She has turned into a super cuddly dog. Tegan looks forward to our cuddle sessions on the couch and really enjoys both tummy and butt rubs. Tegan is so worth the effort needed to gently guide her on her journey to being more confident. She is highly responsive to positive reinforcement and should do well in obedience training. Tegan has amazed me with her progress since she first came to me as her foster and if you’re that family that would enjoy guiding Tegan on her journey please consider her as a member of your family. Name: Tegan ID # PDR1364 Age: 4.5yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Colours: tri Coat length: long House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Freelton Adoption fee: $700