Puppies and dogs in Exeter, Ontario

**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: Winifred! 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 is Winifred, a 7-month-old, 7lb ball of puppy energy and love! Winifred is a Chihuahua mix with a mostly white coat with spots of jet black. She has a tail that won’t quit and a puppy zest for play that brings joy and laughter to our home. Her slightly floppy ears and sweet brown eyes make every puppy misstep forgettable! Winifred joined us right around Halloween so I gave her a very Halloween-y name inspired by a character from Hocus Pocus. Winifred was surrendered at 6 months old with a badly broken leg. Two days after being rescued she had surgery to repair the leg that left her with pins in her femur. She was on strict crate rest for 4 long puppy weeks but she has recently received a clean bill of health, her leg is completely healed. Aside from a tendency to hold the leg up a bit when she’s standing still you wouldn’t know the surgery happened, she tears around the house at 100kms an hour, jumping over anything or anyone silly enough to get in her way. She is still rebuilding some strength but she’s well on her way! Wini is a sweet and energetic puppy who would do well in any home situation. She has not tackled stairs yet but at only 7lbs she is an easy carry. She is not a barker and only makes whining noises when she wants out of her crate. She handled being in the crate for 4 weeks like a trooper but now that she has full run of the house she would prefer to be out running! Even these complaints calm quickly and she is learning that she needs to be quiet to get what she wants. Winifred loves her walks but is not a fan of the recent cold and snow. On those days she is happy to hit the yard, do her business, and get back inside to her bed and her blankets. She walks very well on the leash and is not reactive to people or dogs while we are out. She is easily redirected from anything she may encounter and is just mostly happy that she gets to run outside, too! On the days when she can’t get those walks in her family needs to be committed to helping Wini get her energy out in the house with some structured play. Winifred would also love a backyard that she can run around freely to build her strength and expend some of her energy. Wini is a dog who needs a strong leader as she learned some bad habits in her previous life. She came into rescue believing that screaming and mouthing could get her out of anything she didn’t want to do but she is learning how to be a calm and respectful member of the family. Well, as much as you can expect from a 7-month-old puppy! Wini will benefit GREATLY from training and we are looking for a family for her who will commit to several levels of training for her, not just a puppy class. With her recent show of athleticism, it looks like she would love agility. She is smart and full of energy to burn so she should excel, given the chance. She also needs a family that has experience with puppies and someone who understands how to set proper boundaries for our sweet and sassy girl. Winifred is a loving and friendly puppy who is happy to meet any new people or dogs and will (eventually) settle in your arms to lick you while you pet her. She wants to be a good girl and is incredibly receptive to commands and feedback from her family. She is trying to be a respectful foster sibling to the other dogs in the house but she sometimes needs a few corrections to get the picture. She would benefit greatly from a male dog companion of similar energy and size who is looking for a friend to play with. They would have to be puppy savvy and ok with Wini’s seemingly boundless energy. If there is no other dog in the home then she needs to be adopted to a family who can provide her with a proper playmate to continue to learn proper socialization and get some necessary exercise. To date she has not convinced any of the other dogs in my home to play with her but she is not giving up – today could be the day! Winifred does not have bad days and to watch the joy she feels just playing with a room full of toys is currently one of my favorite things. When Winifred arrived she was not used to being in a crate but her time recuperating post-surgery helped her accept her crate as a safe and happy place. She is crated when I am not home or when I can’t pay 100% attention to her. Right now this means she is crated morning and afternoon while I am at work with a bathroom break at noon. As a puppy she benefits greatly from this schedule and we are looking for a family who can offer this at minimum. Winifred is house trained and has had minimal accidents in the house. She is still learning how to indicate that she needs to go out so she needs to be offered regular opportunities. Winifred also sleeps in her crate at night and doesn’t make a sound until everyone wakes up in the morning. I’ve given Winifred a few baths since she’s been with me and although she is not a fan she was cooperative enough for it to be successful. I expect that further training and exposure would see her accept baths as part of life. Winifred is interested in the squirrels that we encounter when to walking but she is easily redirected. Before she came into rescue she spent some time in a space with a cat and they happily cuddled in a bed. That being said, as she is a puppy, any cats in the home need to be dog savvy and they need to have a place they can escape to if the puppy energy takes over! Winifred has met some children and she was great around them, taking whatever bits of love they could offer as she ran around from toy to toy. I think she would be fine in a home with children who were taught how to handle her gently. As she is still a toothy puppy and a tiny one at that we would be looking for any children in the home to be older than 10 for everyone’s safety. Part of Winifred’s belief that she can scream or mouth and get out of any situation means that she was less than cooperative at multiple different vet offices. Our girl is dramatic! As she grows and her training increases she will continue to learn that this behavior doesn’t work. Even in the weeks that I had to administer medication I found she got easier to handle as she learned that no harm was going to some to her and that her protestations made no difference on the outcome! She is such a sweet and loving dog, she just needs more positive interactions and positive reinforcement to guide her. In addition to everything that happened with her leg, Winifred has also now been spayed and microchipped and she is up to date on all of her vaccines. She has all of her adult teeth now and at her age there was no need for any dental work. Anyone interested in Wini needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this pup. Winifred is a joyful, energetic puppy. At a recent playgroup with other small dogs she ran around the space for 3 hours, pausing to meet new dogs and try to get them to play with her. She greeted every person who entered and stopped to accept affection from many. She exuded pure joy as she tore around the room and she is going to grow up to be an absolutely lovely dog. She is looking for a family who is ready for her level of energy and who wants to be active with her - Winifred is no couch potato! Wini needs clear and strong leadership to help guide her into adulthood and a family who will enjoy training with her. She craves love and attention and a family who will make her a priority, always ensuring she gets everything she needs. Do you have some room in your schedule for some training? Do you have room in your heart to love this precious little girl? A bit of room on your couch? If you’re looking for the next great love of your life, look no further and fill out on application for Winifred! Name: Winifred ID # PDR1159 Age: 7ths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Chihuahua X Colours: white and black Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

**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: Velma! 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/. "Jinkies! You don't need glasses to see that Velma is a wonderful dog ready for her forever home! She is about 1.5yr old (DOB May 22 2023) female Newfoundland. She weighs about 100lbs, and is actually on the smaller end for a Newfoundland. She has a beautiful chocolate coat that turns heads everywhere she goes. Unfortunately, Velma went into a heat shortly after she arrived to us and her spay surgery had to be delayed. Her heat is over now but Velma can’t be spayed until February but we didn’t want to hold her back from starting her life with her forever family. She will be adopted out on a contract which will require her family to return her to our vet in Cambridge to be spayed. This appointment will be made in consultation with her family but has to be done at our vet. Anyone interested in Velma must live within 45min or so of Cambridge to make this return for a spay feasible. Velma found her way into rescue from a breeding-for-profit puppy mill, as she was no longer wanted. Velma however, holds no grudges from her past. She absolutely loves people and has never met a stranger. When passing people on the street, she will always try to introduce herself with a sweet, gentle manner and a wagging tail. As she is such a stunning dog, any sort of positive reaction from people ("What a beautiful dog!" "Wow what kind of dog is she?") immediately has her turning to say hello to her newest admirer. She has made friends in the neighbourhood who like to come out to see her. She is very happy and excited to make new friends all the time, and has not demonstrated any fear or hesitation with any people. Despite her size, we think she would be fine with sturdy children (8 and up), although she has not directly met kids yet. Velma is not afraid of men and greets everyone with equal enthusiasm. She does not tend to jump up on people when greeting, and keeps all four feet on the floor...unless she is shamelessly rolling over for belly rubs of course. Velma also loves to give kisses to hands and faces if you bend down to see her, and will lean into your affection. Although Velma absolutely loves people, she is very socially balanced and has not demonstrated signs of separation anxiety. She is doing very well with crate training, and while she prefers to stay with you she will always enter her kennel when asked, and is often sleeping upside-down in her crate. Velma is crated for various periods throughout the day, to help with structure and when we cannot watch her. She is generally very quiet in her crate, but may bark a few times if she can hear a dog outside, or if she is nearing the end of a typical workday duration. She settles very well even after her infrequent, short barks. Velma sleeps quietly through the night, although she does often emit a soothing snore. Velma is fully grown physically, but her haircoat is still growing in--she still seems to have a puppy coat. We have noticed her coat thickening and growing in and she receives a high quality diet in her foster home. She tolerates grooming and handling quite well, and we have been practicing trimming her nails and brushing her without issue. She is also very well-behaved for baths, and we suspect she will be a water dog once she has the opportunity to try in her forever home. While she does not drool yet, it is a common trait for Newfoundland owners to carry a "drool cloth" to wipe away stray drool...her foster home must be prepared for this possibility. She is currently very messy when she drinks water, and likes to come visit you after freshly soaking her mouth. Although Velma is a very good eater, she does seem to have some food sensitivities. During her heat, she was having some soft stool which has resolved both once her heat was finished, and after switching to a sensitive/gastrointestinal friendly diet. She is up to date on her deworming and parasite prevention and has a clean bill of health. Her new home should be aware that Velma may have some food sensitivities going forward, and should stick to a limited variety of treats to help keep her feeling well. While Velma was having her tummy troubles, she did have a few accidents in her crate overnight, only because she was not sure how to alert us and her sense of urgency overwhelmed her ability to ask to go out in time. Now that her stool has normalized, she is no longer having accidents and will go outside in the backyard to urinate/defecate and tends to go very quickly with the command "duties." She has only had one accident outside of her crate, and generally does not try to urinate or defecate in the house at all. She has alerted by walking to the door where she goes out, but will need continued success to build a reliable alert in her forever home. Velma is generally very well-mannered in the home, but as she is a bit immature (she is like a very large puppy sometimes!) she will very occasionally pick up shoes or peer at the edges of countertops. She has never tried to pluck things off the counter, but is very nosey and without consistency we could see her being a bit naughty without guidance. She does tend to have very good ideas in general though, and will often choose toys or sitting on beds rather than counter surfing or shoe shopping. Sometimes her immaturity does get the better of her, and she has occasionally run at full tilt to jump onto the bed to say hello to a snoozing foster parent. Once she has used up her initial excitement at being awake in the morning, she is often snoozing nearby, or gently playing with a toy by herself. Velma absolutely loves toys! Soft, squeaky toys are her favourite and she loves to shovel all the toys from the bin onto the floor and sit amongst her mess. She is not destructive with her toys and we have not had to stop her from trying to rip them up or consume them. She has not displayed any resource guarding with people or other animals. She has shown some interest in a low-key game of fetch with a squeaky toy. Velma is currently fostered with two cats, but we would not recommend a home with cats. Velma is too distracted and interested in the cats, and although our cats are very dog-savvy she does try to play with them and is much too big to be safe for cats. She does not seek them if she cannot see them, but is too excited once they are in eyesight. No cats is best! While she absolutely loves other dogs, given Velma's age, she can be a bit immature in her interactions with them. She is easily distracted by dogs on her walks, and likes to rotate her neck to watch where they are going while still walking in the same direction and would certainly try to go say hello if she had her way. We usually encourage her along, but she does like to quietly watch other dogs while outside. She is not reactive on her walks, but in the backyard will bark/howl into the air at a dog passing her fence. Velma is currently fostered with two medium-sized dogs who are playful but mature, and she does not always read their signals very well. She does not "pull her punches" so to speak, and will jump around with surprising agility and try to hit at them with her paws or check them with her big bottom. She will also try to share toys with them. We recommend any dog playmates or housemates are size-appropriate, patient, willing and interested in having a large, rowdy playmate! Our dogs are a bit intimidated by her size and force and are not sure how to play with her without being squashed. With maturity we do think Velma will improve in reading other dogs, as she does tend to settle and play on her own when she realizes her play attempts are not being reciprocated. Velma can live with another dog that suits her playstyle, but would also do well with playdates with known dogs even if she doesn't live with one all the time. More on Velma's walking: she is surprisingly well-mannered on her walks. Velma is a medium-energy dog at this time and enjoys several shorter walks in the day and time to play with toys. We currently walk her about 30mins-1hr a day in smaller installments. She walks right beside you, and appreciates opportunities to sniff. We have walked her in busier urban areas and quieter trail sites, and she does well in various settings. With training and maturity, some of the things that distract her (squirrels, other dogs, people) she will improve in her focus. Most of the time, she walks without pulling. Occasionally, sudden noises startle Velma, like a dog suddenly barking or a novel sound (leaves scraping on the sidewalk one time), in which she may flinch. She is walked on a martingale collar just in case she frightens or startles more than a flinch, as she is a puppy mill dog without experience of the larger world she is still considered a flight risk even though she is generally well-adjusted. She will need to be walked on a martingale for safety. We had started conditioning her to a head halter if needed, but haven't found the need to continue as she is doing so well for us at this time on the martingale. Velma can live in a variety of home settings, as she is not afraid of heavier vehicular and foot traffic flows, although as mentioned she does tend to get distracted by other people and dogs...nothing that a bit of maturity and training to build focus can't fix! Velma is also a very good travel companion. She has been on several longer drives, and immediately jumps in and lays down in the backseat. She is quiet and calm for the trip, and does not try to help steer or pester the driver in any way. The only issue is her large fuzzy head when she is sitting up! She is accustomed to being restrained for her car rides with a dog seatbelt, but we mostly use it to stop her from exiting the car once the door is open. She is learning to wait for a release command before exiting the car, and is very well-mannered. Velma has not displayed any anxiety or carsickness in her time with us. She would likely tolerate a car crate quite well if needed. Velma has started with some basic training in her foster home. She responds very well to positive reinforcement, and is highly food motivated. Any corrections given are a simple verbal "AH-AH" followed by directions on an appropriate alternate behaviour (for example, picking up a shoe). Velma is learning how to sit, lay down, and general house and life manners. She takes treats very gently, and enjoys fruits, veggies and dog treats with enthusiasm. She also really enjoys physical affection. Anyone interested in Velma needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this girl. All in all, Velma is a very well-rounded, youthful and flouncy dog. She absolutely will be your best friend...and the best friend of all your friends! Is your home the right one for Velma? Thank you for reading her bio and considering a rescue dog." #pounddogrescue11yearsstrong #pdr11years #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #rescuedog Name: Velma ID # PDR1161 Age: 1.5yrs Gender: female Spayed: will be done UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Newfoundlad Colours: chocolate Coat length: long House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: XL Location: Hamilton Adoption fee: $700

**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: Lainey! 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/. How can you not fall in love with this sweetheart of a puppy? Let me introduce our foster puppy Lainey! Her playful personality and “tell-all eyes make her irresistible. Lainey is considered a Mini-Bulldog which is really just a Bulldog mixed with a smaller breed like a Boston Terrier. She is 3.5mths old and red and white in colour. Her face is red with a white stripe down her forehead and nose down to her chest. She has little white marking on the back of her neck and shoulder, a white chest and belly, along with four white paws and the tiniest little red dot on her front right paw. Anyone looking to adopt Lainey should do their research into the breeds and be fully aware of the medical issues that can come up with these breeds of dogs so they can be sure that they can provide her with the necessary medical attention down the road if it arises. Lainey has received a clean bill of health from the vet, but it is always best to be prepared for the types of health concerns that could arise for this breed mix down the road. It is difficult to know the height or weight Lainey will be as she is a mixed breed and could take on characteristics from both breeds. We expect her to be medium size, medium energy and capable of doing most things you wish to participate in. Since she has a pushed in nose, her new family will have to be cautious when exercising or playing in the heat as she may overheat quickly. She is currently just over 7 kg and growing daily. Lainey has been completely crate trained. She spends time in her crate in the evening while everyone sleeps and anytime she is left at home for a few hours every day. She does not complain when she is put into her crate. She usually spends this time catching up on her sleep and resting up for the next big play session with her fosters! She has recently found her voice and will occasionally bark while playing when she gets over excited or to remind us that she needs a little more attention. Lainey will need lots of playtime and daily exercise when she moves on to her forever home. The adoptive family will need to keep her active so that she grows to be happy and healthy. She is currently gaining confidence every day to walk a little further. She finds the traffic a little scary and can be distracted by loud trucks or cars. Her favourite toy is her spikey rubber ball which she loves to chase and push along the floor with her paw and nose. Playtime can involve many toys as she loves them all or simply a willing participant to run around the house as she chases after them. Lainey along with a couple of her litter mates came to us from a puppy mill as unwanted puppies. She is a little timid when she is in a new surrounding and can be easily distracted by loud noises. She will need to attend dog school to work on her confidence building and socialization. We are currently working on housetraining. Since Lainey is still very young, she will not be able to hold it for long periods of time. She needs to be taken out on a regular basis. She will need to be monitored throughout the day as you watch for cues until she is used to her new surroundings. Her new family will need to take her out after every new activity, after naps, playtime, after she comes out of her crate and after eating. As a young puppy, she doesn’t tell you when she has to go so you need to be proactive and just take her out all the time until she catches on. Lainey is very intelligent and highly trainable. In a very short time she has learned to “come” and “sit” upon command. She is working on a few other little tricks and loves to be rewarded with her liver bites. She is food driven and patiently waits for each meal. An ideal home for Lainey will include a family that is home throughout the day or has the capability of coming home to take her out. Since she is a puppy, she will require constant supervision and many bathroom breaks. The potential adopters must be aware of the commitment involved in a puppy and prepare for non-stop action. Since she is a puppy and will nip and jump, we will only consider homes with children 8 years and older. Although these adorable fur-babies can be fun, be ready for the everyday antics of a young puppy. Lainey will nibble, jump and search out anything that interests her which may include your best footwear! When not being supervised she will need to be placed in her crate to keep her safe. Travelling in the car is one of Lainey’s least favourite things to do. She is very nervous in the car. We are currently taking Lainey on short trips to help her feel more comfortable. Anyone interested in Lainey needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this puppy. Lainey is ready to bring joy and laughter to her new forever home! If you think you have what it takes to take on this little Sweetheart please fill out an application on our website. #pounddogrescue11yearsstrong #pdr11years #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #rescuedog Name: Lainey ID # PDR1164 Age: 3.5 mths Gender: female UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bulldog X Colours: red and white Coat length: short Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Ayr 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: Lainey! 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/. How can you not fall in love with this sweetheart of a puppy? Let me introduce our foster puppy Lainey! Her playful personality and “tell-all eyes make her irresistible. Lainey is considered a Mini-Bulldog which is really just a Bulldog mixed with a smaller breed like a Boston Terrier. She is 3.5mths old and red and white in colour. Her face is red with a white stripe down her forehead and nose down to her chest. She has little white marking on the back of her neck and shoulder, a white chest and belly, along with four white paws and the tiniest little red dot on her front right paw. Anyone looking to adopt Lainey should do their research into the breeds and be fully aware of the medical issues that can come up with these breeds of dogs so they can be sure that they can provide her with the necessary medical attention down the road if it arises. Lainey has received a clean bill of health from the vet, but it is always best to be prepared for the types of health concerns that could arise for this breed mix down the road. It is difficult to know the height or weight Lainey will be as she is a mixed breed and could take on characteristics from both breeds. We expect her to be medium size, medium energy and capable of doing most things you wish to participate in. Since she has a pushed in nose, her new family will have to be cautious when exercising or playing in the heat as she may overheat quickly. She is currently just over 7 kg and growing daily. Lainey has been completely crate trained. She spends time in her crate in the evening while everyone sleeps and anytime she is left at home for a few hours every day. She does not complain when she is put into her crate. She usually spends this time catching up on her sleep and resting up for the next big play session with her fosters! She has recently found her voice and will occasionally bark while playing when she gets over excited or to remind us that she needs a little more attention. Lainey will need lots of playtime and daily exercise when she moves on to her forever home. The adoptive family will need to keep her active so that she grows to be happy and healthy. She is currently gaining confidence every day to walk a little further. She finds the traffic a little scary and can be distracted by loud trucks or cars. Her favourite toy is her spikey rubber ball which she loves to chase and push along the floor with her paw and nose. Playtime can involve many toys as she loves them all or simply a willing participant to run around the house as she chases after them. Lainey along with a couple of her litter mates came to us from a puppy mill as unwanted puppies. She is a little timid when she is in a new surrounding and can be easily distracted by loud noises. She will need to attend dog school to work on her confidence building and socialization. We are currently working on housetraining. Since Lainey is still very young, she will not be able to hold it for long periods of time. She needs to be taken out on a regular basis. She will need to be monitored throughout the day as you watch for cues until she is used to her new surroundings. Her new family will need to take her out after every new activity, after naps, playtime, after she comes out of her crate and after eating. As a young puppy, she doesn’t tell you when she has to go so you need to be proactive and just take her out all the time until she catches on. Lainey is very intelligent and highly trainable. In a very short time she has learned to “come” and “sit” upon command. She is working on a few other little tricks and loves to be rewarded with her liver bites. She is food driven and patiently waits for each meal. An ideal home for Lainey will include a family that is home throughout the day or has the capability of coming home to take her out. Since she is a puppy, she will require constant supervision and many bathroom breaks. The potential adopters must be aware of the commitment involved in a puppy and prepare for non-stop action. Since she is a puppy and will nip and jump, we will only consider homes with children 8 years and older. Although these adorable fur-babies can be fun, be ready for the everyday antics of a young puppy. Lainey will nibble, jump and search out anything that interests her which may include your best footwear! When not being supervised she will need to be placed in her crate to keep her safe. Travelling in the car is one of Lainey’s least favourite things to do. She is very nervous in the car. We are currently taking Lainey on short trips to help her feel more comfortable. Anyone interested in Lainey needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this puppy. Lainey is ready to bring joy and laughter to her new forever home! If you think you have what it takes to take on this little Sweetheart please fill out an application on our website. #pounddogrescue11yearsstrong #pdr11years #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #rescuedog Name: Lainey ID # PDR1164 Age: 3.5 mths Gender: female UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bulldog X Colours: red and white Coat length: short Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Ayr 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: Brie! 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/. We are pleased to introduce Brie. She is a 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel who is full of love and an expert at cuddles. Brie weighs about 25 pounds. This little lady has a beautiful caramel-coloured coat with lighter-coloured paws, head, and ears. Brie is very sweet and affectionate and enjoys spending time with her people! Brie came to Pound Dog after being used for breeding purposes and has adapted well to home life as a pet. She has not had an accident since the first few days in her foster home. She sleeps in her crate each night without any issues and has gone up to 3-4 hours in her crate without issues. Brie has been great with all the dogs she has met and is currently being fostered with a large male dog whom she gets along with very well. Brie is not being fostered in a home with children; however, she has done well with the children she has met so we think she would be suited for a home with children over the age of 8 who are well-versed in proper dog interactions. Brie has had her check-up at the vet. She is up to date with her vaccinations and has had preventative flea and de-worming along with being spayed. Brie has the classic curly Cocker Spaniel ears which put her at risk for ear infections and can have a build-up of yeast. Her new owners will have to be diligent in checking her ears and knowing the signs of irritated ears. As for her teeth, Brie had some tartar and gingivitis, particularly on her premolars and molars, which is common in mill dogs. Our vet had a good inspection when she was spayed and advised she does not require a dental at this time, but Brie’s new family should be prepared for her to have her teeth cleaned at the vet in a few years. Of course chewing on chew toys and dental chews will help with this also. In addition, on her physical exam, our vet heard a Grade 2 heart murmur which is not a concern but something that needs to be noted. None of this has slowed her down one bit and she is full of love and joy. Brie is excited to get up every morning and patrol the yard before her breakfast. She loves to chase squirrels and sniff for other small animals in the backyard. Therefore, we would not recommend a home with cats or other small animals. Brie has quickly figured out that cuddles and pets are great and enjoys both multiple times a day. In particular, she requires some cuddles before she eats her breakfast in the morning! Brie enjoys her daily walks where she also sniffs around and explores the world. We would characterize Brie as a medium-energy dog, despite her small size. She would do well with two 20-30 min walks per day or one walk with some other form of exercise in the backyard. Brie is very excited to walk so she does pull on her leash which we are working on. Once she is at home she enjoys following her favourite person around or napping next to them. She also loves to look out the window and watch for birds or squirrels! Anyone interested in Brie needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this girl. When thinking about Brie’s ideal home we think she would do well in a detached house or townhouse. She would love a backyard to run and sniff in however, as long as she gets her regular exercise and has a window to look out she will be happy! Brie would love someone who is home throughout the day or some of the day to spend time with and let her out occasionally. We are so proud that Brie is ready to find her forever home. If you are looking for a lovely, cuddly, wiggly girl to add to your home Brie is the girl for you! Name: Brie ID # PDR1158 Age: 5yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Cocker Spaniel Colours: red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $600

**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** Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. At Pound Dog Rescue, we believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, and 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/. Meet Capri! Capri is a 2 year old golden retriever, with a coat leaning on the darker side of golden. Capri is a medium sized dog, weighing 30 kg/66 lbs. Capri is very anxious and shy at first but once she lets you in, she is a funny, goofy, cuddly dog who just wants attention and head scratches. As I write this, capri is curled up next to me on the couch, with her head on my legs. Capri got her name the first day I brought her home. Looking at her, all I could think of was a beautiful sunny day, which made me think of the island of Capri. I knew she would grow into being a dog that would brighten up anyone’s day, and she sure has! Capri spent the first 2 years of her life at a puppy mill before coming into our care. Capri didn’t know how to be a dog before this, never having a loving home to show her how great life as a pet can be. She has worked extremely hard over the past 6 weeks to learn to trust her foster mom and feel safe in her surroundings. When Capri first came into our care, she was very nervous and did not want to be touched or around humans. Now Capri would be happy to live on my lap, receiving pets and snuggles all day. She is still a very nervous dog around new people and surroundings but is slowly learning to embrace these new adventures; she will need a lot of work to get her comfortable and confident, which she is willing to learn. Capri is most confident in herself when she is outdoors, and she is more willing to sniff new people and let them pet her. Capri needs a home with a patient family, willing to work on her confidence with her. She also needs a home that understand once she is comfortable, she is full of energy and needs her energy burned off. Capri would do best in a detached home with a fenced in yard, in a more rural area or a quiet town setting or very quiet subdivision, as she does love to express her emotions through barking and whining. She is also still nervous around cars, garbage cans and anything or person she is unfamiliar with, so an apartment would not be ideal for her. A quiet, less busy neighborhood would be ideal for Capri. Once Capri is feeling comfortable, she is a goofy, funny, and an especially cuddly dog. If she could live on my lap receiving pets, hugs, and kisses, I still don’t think that would be enough affection for her. She will jump on the couch and into my lap, inching closer and closer to my face until there is nowhere left for her to go, but will still try to find room to get closer. She also loves having her head and ears scratched. For a dog who feared human touch, it’s amazing to see how much she loves her physical affection. Capri also loves being outdoors. She enjoys chasing her foster mom around in the backyard. Every time we enter the backyard, she runs to the grass and impatiently waits for me to meet her there. She will bark or howl at me if she thinks I am moving too slow. She will jump and hop around until I meet her on the grass, where she will want to chase me around the backyard. Capri also loves chasing her kong ball around in the backyard, except she hasn’t gotten the retrieve part down just yet; she will grab the ball and run around with it in her mouth, dropping it wherever she sees fit. Then she will bark at me to go get the ball and throw it again for her to chase. Capri is still nervous to explore the house, spending majority of her time in the living room. When I leave to another room, Capri will stare down the hallway waiting for me to come back but does not like to venture around the house. Capri does use her dog bed occasionally but prefers to be on the couch or on the floor. She likes to cuddle with her fish plushy, giving it kisses, but never destroying it. Capri has however destroyed tennis balls, so a strong kong ball is best for her. Capri goes for a daily walk of 15 minutes. Capri can be very stubborn on the walks, refusing to walk any further if something scares her; she does sometimes try to bolt home. If you give her a minute, some words of encouragement and affection, she will start to walk again. She is very anxious on these walks, and does not really enjoy them, but every day she is getting more and more confident. We walk the same loop every time to give her a sense of familiarity and routine. I have no doubt once she is confident on walks, she will be able to go for nice long walks and hikes. Anyone interested in her needs to be patient and not push her too much too soon, but also know when to push her confidence in stages to build her towards being a much more confident dog. Capri’s family must understand that she is a flight risk and will try to run when she is spooked. She does get scared of cars, recycling bins, garbage cans, loud noises, strong gusts of wind, people outside, etc. Capri’s family must be very aware of her want to run when frightened. A martingale collar, good leash and a strong grip is required. Capri is also very nervous on car rides, though is getting less anxious with every car ride she goes on. She is also still very nervous in unfamiliar situations, as everything is still very new to her. Capri loves food but is not food motivated when it comes to training. Capri knows her name and knows to come when asked. Capri will need quality training to help with her socialization and confidence building. Capri needs daily exercise and mental stimulation to keep her happy. Capri also gets very excited in the morning. She can hear my morning alarm from the living room and will immediately start whining for me to get up and come see her. Capri will whine at me if she feels I am not giving her enough love in the morning. She does have quite a bit of energy first thing in the morning and would do well with a 15-minute morning walk or a good play in the backyard to burn off some energy. Once back inside, Capri wants more attention before settling in on the floor and allowing me to get ready for work. She is crated when she is alone in the house. She is very excited when I get home from work. Capri will give kisses and head snuggles as soon as she is out of the crate, even trying to sit on top of me. If she feels she is not getting enough affection back, she will bark at me and force her head into my hand letting me know she wants more attention. Capri would do fine alone for an average workday, but would prefer to have someone with her more often than not. Capri does enjoy the company of other medium energy dogs and has had a handful of successful pay dates. Although she doesn’t understand how to play just yet, she does love following the other dogs around. Watching the other dog approach their owner, Capri followed suit and let the other owners give her some pets, whereas she usually runs away from new people. Capri would do great in a home with another medium energy dog around the same age as her, who can show her how to be a dog and show her how to trust her human. She does not like high-energy dogs who come on a little too strong, so a medium energy dog would be a great companion for Capri. Capri would also be fine being the only dog in the house, receiving all the attention and cuddles for herself. Capri is not being fostered with children but has shown interest in the children across the street. She has let them pet her while on a leash. These children have a dog of their own and understand they needed to respect her space until she is ready to approach them. I do believe Capri would do good in a home with teen, dog savvy kids who are willing to be patient with her while she learns to trust her new family. Capri came to us with a case of gastroenteritis. She was on antibiotics for a week and it cleared up quickly. Capri also came to us with a broken canine tooth and had this extracted. Capri doesn’t seem to be bothered by this at all, except she has a harder time picking up her kong ball, although she is learning quickly how to make it work. Capri does like to beg for food, so she will need a home that understands not to feed her table scraps no matter how much she persists. Overall, Capri is in great health and has energy spurts that need to be burned off with daily walks and lots of play time in the backyard or in the house. Capris adopters will need to understand they will have to have a lot of patience, compassion, and dedication to rehabilitate Capri. It will not happen overnight, as it took some time for her to show her fun, goofy side to her foster mom. Capri needs lots of words on encouragement and praise, she thrives on being rewarded with kind words and lots of physical affection. Capri has made so much progress in the short time she has been with her foster mom, there is no doubt she will continue to progress with a loving family of her own. By adopting Capri and welcoming her into your family with patience and compassion, she will return her love in no time with snuggles, kisses and lots of laughs. Name: Capri ID # PDR1142 Age: 2yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Golden retriever Colours: red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Hamilton Adoption fee: $700