Puppies and dogs in Paris, 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 good in a home with older kids and NO OTHER DOGS!! He is a puggle, so he does shed a bit even with regular grooming. He is food motivated. He does bark but doesn't last long. Looking for the right fit, MUST be willing to keep me updated on him through pictures and if close enough, possible visits. 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: Pipsqueak! 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/. Pipsqueak is a small male Yorkie, approximately 10 years old and weighing 10 pounds. He is white/grey in colouring and such a handsome little guy. He is blind and deaf but that doesn’t stop his determination to continue to live out his days as king of the house. Pipsqueak was found wandering the streets in Quebec, taken to a high kill shelter where staff there realized he still had a lot of life in him and reached out to Pound Dog Rescue. Pipsqueak came to his foster home quiet but determined and settled into the home very well. After a few episodes of doing his business in the house that first day there have been few accidents inside since. He is not able to ring the bell but he does know where the sliding glass door is to be let outside to do his business. He will pace back and forth in front of the door until he gets let outside. Having said that sometimes his foster mom hasn’t noticed his pacing in time and hence there has been a puddle of pee on the floor by the door. It’s not his fault as he was where he should be when he needed to go outside. Keeping Pipsqueak on a schedule with doing his business outside also helps to keep accidents to a minimum. Pipsqueak is a very independent and determined old man. His day consists of walking around the house, doing his business outside, eating and sleeping. He is a good eater, loves his food and treats and is always looking for more when he finishes his meals. He would do well in a quieter house where there isn’t a lot of activity happening around him. Because he is a quiet dog and likes to toddle all around when he’s awake it would be better if he lived with a single person or an older couple with no young children around all the time. When he’s done his toddling around he likes to plop down wherever he is and take an hour or two nap to rest before getting up again and walking around some more. Because he is blind he doesn’t like to play with toys, he is happiest when he can just walk around and explore his surroundings on his own, at his own pace. He does walk into walls occasionally but he quickly learns the lay of the house and knows where to go to get his food, where to go to so he can get outside do his business. He isn’t able to go up and down the stairs due to his blindness so he gets carried but he’s not real fond of that as he is a very independent little guy. He isn’t the greatest at walking on a leash mostly due to his blindness and his love of sniffing everything outside but he gets lots of exercise in the house as he loves to walk all around when he is awake. He could easily live in an apartment, condo, semi detached or single dwelling house. He doesn’t need a big yard to be happy, just enough space to do his business and walk around to get some exercise. Pipsqueak is a sweet old soul. He doesn’t ask for much but loves the attention when he gets it. His idea of cuddling is when his person gets on the floor, sits with him and scratches him behind his ears. He just melts into you and can’t get enough of it. He isn’t so big on cuddling on the couch, he’ll allow it for a little while and then suddenly he decides he’s had enough of that and tries to get off on his own so he can go back to walking around the house and exploring his surroundings on his own again. He’s a very independent little guy and that’s what his foster mom loves about him. He is deaf and during the day there is never any sound coming from him. At night though he does get vocal when he goes in his crate to sleep. He isn’t a fan of it and will make noise for several minutes before finally settling down to sleep. Sometimes he does wake up during the night wanting out but most times he goes back to sleep. He’s usually up between 5 and 6am to start his day all over. He is happiest when he’s able to walk around the house and explore at his own pace. He does go in the crate for car rides and does fairly well but sometimes gets a little anxious to be out of the crate before we get to our destination. He loves his treats and that helps a bit with his anxiety in the crate. Pipsqueak doesn’t need a whole lot of exercise (ie walking on a leash) as he walks a lot inside his foster’s house when he’s awake. His foster mother is home most days as she works part time. He is left out of the crate on the main floor when she needs to do errands or work during the day. He is such a good dog, not getting into anything or making any messes in the house when left alone for a few hours at a time. Pipsqueak lives with two cats. He is good with them, leaves them alone, doesn’t try to chase after them no interest in other animals. He is laid back and just so chill with his foster cat siblings, just ignores them. Pipsqueak would do well with no children or maybe older children in their teens who can respect his need to be independent and walk around the house at his own pace. Pipsqueak has learned to let his foster mom know when he has to do his business outside. He doesn’t get into things that are on the floor unless it’s crumbs of food that he happens to find with his good nose sniffing abilities. Communicating with Pipsqueak is through touching the top of his head to let him know he’s going to be picked up to be taken outside to do his business or carried upstairs to go to bed. His foster mom speaks to him all the time though forgetting that he can’t hear, his deafness and blindness doesn’t stop him from being the wonderful sweet dog that he is. Pipsqueak is up to date on all his vaccinations. He had his right eye removed due to the pressure and pain he was experiencing in it. He has no vision in his left eye as there is a cataract and glaucoma in it. He has no teeth and had two oral fistulas repaired but that hasn’t stopped him from being a good eater and enjoying his food and treats immensely. He’s been neutered and has recovered well from all his surgeries in the last couple of months. He isn’t on any medication on a regular basis. Pipsqueak also does well going to the vets and the groomers. They enjoy his temperament and have commented on what a sweet and well behaved dog he is. Pipsqueak, in a nutshell, is a special and wonderful old soul. His independent streak shows his resilience from living life as a breeding male dog to being discarded on the street; blind, deaf, with no teeth and in pain. He is such a sweetheart and would make a quiet and low maintenance pet for the right person. He is well loved and easy to have around. He needs a gentle hand to continue allowing him to live the life he deserves with all the love and respect that a senior dog should have. Name: Pipsqueak ID # PDR1440 Age: 10yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Colours: black and red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: yes, see bio OK with kids: no OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Baden 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** For Adoption: Jenna! 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 delighted to introduce Jenna an approximately 2 year old French Bulldog currently weighing 24 pounds, her ideal weight. She is a very sturdy muscular dog. Jenna came into our care underweight after being attacked by other mill dogs where she was being bred for profit. This was not her first attack. Jenna had previously lost an ear and has some old scars on her legs. Jenna also had an eye and ear infection which have been treated. She also required a tooth extraction. Understandably Jenna is unsure of other dogs, but more about that later in her bio. In a lifetime of owning my own dogs, working with rescues and currently fostering I have never met a dog who so loves all people—everyone she has met so far, whether it’s a stranger on our walks, a workman in my home or people visiting. Outdoors on our walks the only time she pulls is when she sees someone coming her way. She just wants to meet them and get petted. When guests come into our home after greeting them they are fair game for cuddling if they sit on the living room couch. Jenna will hop right up and snuggle into them. When I had friends over to play cards Jenna, after getting pets all around contentedly curled up under the card table and slept on our feet for 2 hours. She did a typical bulldog silent toot which if you know the breed is common. It was definitely a source of laughter and Jenna slept right through it. Bulldogs are known for their grunts, snorts and snores and the delightful smelly farts. Never having had a Frenchie before it has been a source of learning and laughter for me. Jenna now sleeps 7- 8 hours through the night in her crate. Her soft snoring in the background lulls me to sleep. Jenna accepts her crate with a treat. However, she does cry for a few minutes before she settles. It took a few weeks for Jenna to be fully toilet trained. She drinks a lot during the day and should be given the opportunity to go outdoors every 3 hours to avoid an indoor accident. She does not alert when she has to go. When Jenna came to me a month ago we were in freezing temperatures and we were only able to go outdoors for 5 minutes maximum. Now the weather has improved Jenna goes for 3 or 4 walks a day. Her breed because of the flat nose only require short walks. We usually go for 10-15 minutes. She has become increasingly more confident walking outside and is choosing to venture a bit further from home. Jenna is a low to medium energy dog. She loves curling up on the couch or a comfy dog bed and napping. In her home environment where she feels safe Jenna has become a very confident girl who enjoys her morning and evening routines. When she comes out of her crate Jenna does a super long stretch to start her day. After our morning walk Jenna immediately hops on the couch and expects me to come and cuddle before getting breakfast ready. In the evening after our bedtime walk we do exactly the same and if I get distracted she just waits patiently until I join her. Recently Jenna has discovered the sheer joy of rolling herself silly on the couch and waiting for lots of belly rubs. She constantly makes me laugh with her antics. Jenna was easily able to climb a full set of outdoor stairs on a recent visit to a friend. She was a bit more hesitant going down but managed with a bit of encouragement. Jenna walks well on leash and as mentioned only pulls when she wishes to meet someone. She responds to the come and sit commands. Jenna travels quietly in my SUV in her travel crate. It was hilarious to watch Jenna try and solve treat puzzles. With her flat face she wasn’t able to get the treats but once she learned to use her paws she had no problem. Jenna uses the puzzles in a gentle manner and is extremely gentle when given a treat. She is a pure loveable delight. I have attempted to introduce toys but so far she has shown little interest. Jenna rarely barks but recently when she heard a doorbell on the tv she jumped up and barked once or twice and raced to the front door. If someone knocks on my front door she doesn’t bark but runs to the door to investigate. She is a highly curious dog who sniffs everything. At night if I’m watching tv in my recliner Jenna requests that I bring her up and then she organizes her body between my legs with her head at my feet and her butt facing me. That works so my arms are free to knit or read while she sleeps, only shifting positions occasionally. Jenna loves physical contact with me but when I can’t accommodate her she sleeps quietly on her bed beside me. Jenna usually finds a spot in the same room where I am working but she’s never underfoot. Lately she will curl up on the couch in the living room while I am elsewhere in the house. Recently Jenna decided to join me on my yoga mat rather than watching from her bed. She wasn’t happy about being sent off. She usually just watches from a distance when I do my exercise programme each morning. I believe the command “off” is the one I’ve had to use the most with Jenna. She needs to learn that she can’t go up on people to be petted although she does so very gently. When I take a bath it took 2 weeks of using the off command to keep Jenna from trying to join me in the tub. She can be persistent or determined when she wants something. She is now content to curl up on a nearby bathmat or my clothes if I left them on the floor and patiently waits until I’m done. Jenna is an absolute cuddle bunny and she hopes her new family enjoy snuggling with her. In her first week with me if Jenna saw another dog in the distance she would be terrified and cry and strain to get home and away from what she thought might be a threat to her. Her confidence on our outdoor walks has really improved. Recently Jenna saw some dogs on our walks. Jenna was eager to meet them at a 6 foot distance. She showed no fear just excitement. In each case Jenna did her snorts and gentle whines of excitement. Those noises were probably unusual for the other dogs and unfortunately some dogs reacted by growling at her so we immediately walked on. It is common for other dogs to misinterpret the noises of a Bulldog and not take to that well, so we keep our distance from dogs. Because of her past of being attacked by dogs in the puppy mill, Jenna would like a life without the stress of meeting other dogs. She is not comfortable around other dogs and we don’t want her to have to be reminded of that trauma over and over. She has lost an ear already, that is enough…we don’t want our sweet Jenna ever hurt again by a dog. When I took her to my friend’s home to introduce her to her very patient cat Jenna again showed her excitement and Tucker just lay quietly at a 3 foot distance and eventually Jenna quieted and relaxed. We distracted Jenna occasionally so she didn’t keep staring at the cat. Our visit lasted 2 hours and Jenna was relaxed when we left. Best for Jenna to not go to a home with a cat unless it is a very dog savvy cat who will ignore the dog and not run or otherwise excite the dog. Jenna is currently being fostered in a quiet rural community. The best placement for Jenna would be a quiet neighbourhood without a lot of dogs. Jenna needs to be the only dog in the house and no visiting dogs either. She would not do well in a busy city environment. She would do well in a rural area, small town, or quiet subdivision. Ideally if she had a fenced in backyard where in the nice weather she could sniff, explore and wander without encountering other dogs that would be great but it is not mandatory for her. Because Jenna craves affection, she will need a family who will not leave her alone for long periods of time. She would not like to be left alone for a full 8hr plus workday. Jenna has not been introduced to children but I feel she would be best in a home with adults or older children, over 8yrs, where it would be a calm environment for her. Adopters with previous French Bulldog or other Bulldog experience are preferred, as they are a special breed with specific needs to keep them happy and healthy. She will need to have her wrinkles cleaned on a regular basis as well as special attention to any potential allergies associated with food. She is doing well on the food she is on in our care, which is a top quality diet, and she should be kept on this. Frenchies are prone to environmental allergies and she may need allergy meds throughout her life, although so far she has been ok and showing no signs of having any allergies. Adopters should also regularly maintain her teeth through brushing and/or dental treats. Potential adopters should be aware of possible breed specific health issues and commit to any financial needs she may have in the future to maintain her health. This is a breed that comes with an assortment of potential medical issues and they are known as a high maintenance breed for upkeep and medical care. Her family needs to be fully aware of this and be financially able to care for anything that Jenna will need in her life. Frenchies are known for back issues so her adopters need to be prepared for this possibility and be fully aware of IVDD. With Frenchie’s that is a risk you take. Should this happen, she would require back surgery immediately to fix it. Her family needs to guard against this by not letting her become overweight, by keeping her lean and muscular, and by not letting her jump up on the couch or jump down from the couch, bed etc. When lifting her, support her entire back…just general things to keep her back safe. If you are that special person or family looking for an absolutely loveable snuggle bunny and are willing to put the time and effort into helping Jenna learn to meet other dogs in a positive manner please consider this adorable sweetheart as an addition to your life. You won’t be disappointed. Jenna has so much love to share. Name: Jenna ID # PDR1465 Age: 2yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: French Bulldog Colours: tan Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: dog savvy cats only Ok with dogs: no Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Freelton 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: Marv! 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/. He is a 1.5-year-old Miniature Poodle/Moyen Poodle weighing about 18 lbs of pure joy. With his rich brown and speckled black coat, he’s as adorable as he is charming. Marv is a bouncy, full-of-life sweetheart who greets each day like it’s the best one yet. His coat is non-shedding, which means he will need regular grooming and brushing to keep his handsome curls looking their best. Marv came from a puppy mill where he was never introduced to the outside world, so life has been one big, brave adventure for him. He can be a little shy when meeting new people, but give him a minute (and maybe a treat or two!) and he warms up quickly. This boy loves his food — snacks are absolutely the way to his heart — and once you’re in his circle, you’re in for good. Above all else, Marv loves exploring with his humans. He’s a smart pup who picks up on things quickly and is always watching, learning, and figuring things out. He’s endlessly curious and wants to explore everything around him. Because he didn’t get a typical puppy start in life, he’s making up for lost time — so even at almost 2 years old, he still has plenty of puppy antics. He’s bouncy, excitable, and we’re currently working on his jumping (he just gets so happy!). Personal space? He’s never heard of it. If it were up to Marv, he’d be lovingly laying on top of you at all times. He’s a medium-energy guy who enjoys his daily neighbourhood walks and does wonderfully on leash — usually right by your side or proudly leading the way. He can be slightly nervous when strangers pass by but is otherwise neutral around other dogs and cars driving by. At home, he loves to sprawl dramatically across the sofa. He’s also an enthusiastic chewer, so sturdy Nyla bones and chew treats are a must. Stuffed toys, however, do not stand a chance — they are quickly de-fluffed and artistically redecorated. At this time, he isn’t trusted unsupervised, as he’s still learning what is and isn’t a chew toy (slippers beware — he’s a sneaky little collector). Marv is currently living with another small dog and seems to learn quickly by watching his foster sibling. While he hasn’t shown much interest in playing yet, he’s content having a canine companion around. His forever home could have another dog or not — but if so, it should be one who is independent and comfortable sharing attention. Marv has shown no resource guarding with food or toys toward humans or dogs. He hasn’t been cat tested, but a dog-savvy cat who can tolerate a bouncy, playful pup could be a possibility. Marv goes into his crate when his foster is away from the home or at night, always with a treat or chew to make it positive. He doesn’t go in on his own just yet, but once settled, he relaxes. He may give a few initial barks but is otherwise not a yappy dog. The crate helps keep him safe while he’s still learning house manners. Marv picked up potty training very quickly — he lets us know he needs to go out by pacing and is starting to wait by the patio door. He loves zooming around the fenced backyard, and has started to pick up that playing with the tennis ball seems fun! Marv is gentle when taking food and treats and continues to work on jumping and door manners when people come and go. He truly means no trouble — he’s just overflowing with excitement and love and doesn’t always know where to put it. Because of his enthusiastic greetings, his ideal home would have children aged 10 and older who can enjoy his playful spirit. Obedience classes will be a wonderful outlet for Marv’s smart and curious mind. He truly enjoys learning new things and responds well to positive reinforcement. A class setting will boost his confidence and also provide a fun way for him and his forever family to build a strong connection together. Marv is great for bathtime, and can be picked up and handled without any fuss. For car rides, he travels safely in his crate but can be a little nervous during the trip. With more positive outings to fun places, we’re confident he’ll build his confidence in no time. He has received a clean bill of health from the vet, is neutered, and is fully up to date on his vaccinations. Marv is the sweetest, most well-meaning boy who is simply discovering the world for the first time. He’s looking for a loving, consistent family who will continue to guide him, celebrate his progress, and giggle at his cheeky slipper-stealing moments. He’s just happiest when his people are around, greeting you with full-body wiggles and soaking up every snuggle he can get. If you’re ready for a joyful, affectionate companion who will light up when you walk through the door and happily curl up beside you at the end of the day, Marv might just be your perfect match. 🐾 Name: Marv ID # PDR1475 Age: 1.5yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Miniature/Moyen Poodle Colours: red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Cambridge 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: Mariah! 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/. Introducing Mariah! This 5mth old high energy little lady is quite the looker. With her beautiful tricolor coat, and big satellite dish ears she is cute as can be. Mariah is a somewhat unique mix of Collie, German Shepherd, and Husky. Although it is hard to say, we think Mariah may end up being around 40lbs when she is full grown which would match the size of her mother.. Mariah has come to PDR along with her siblings after being discarded by a puppy mill. From the moment she walked into her foster home she has been all silliness and sass! She is an extremely personable pup and has warmed up immediately to all the people she has met . She is an energy-packed puppy who loves to zoom around and wrestle with her foster siblings. Like a typical puppy, Mariah is currently teething so EVERYTHING goes in her mouth. Her future forever family will need to keep a close eye on her as he continues to learn what is safe for chewing and what is not. So far Mariah is showing herself to be quite a smart little pup and is picking up on the routine of day to day life quite quickly. She has been learning about crate training, and spends her evenings and times when her foster family is out of the house in her crate. While she is quite calm sleeping in her crate at night she does still take a few minutes to settle while being crated. Crate training is an excellent tool to keep puppies safe when they are unattended and to help them develop a sense of independence while not with their “pack”. Mariah has had a visit with the vet and has been given her puppy vaccinations, microchipped and has been treated for fleas/ticks/intestinal parasites. It was noted by the PDR vets that she has a fairly significant overbite that is not causing her any major issues at this time. She is quite young her jaw will continue to adjust as she grows, however it should be on her future family's radar as her vet will need to monitor her teeth alignment once she is full grown if the overbite remains. As far as non-medical needs go she has shown to be tolerant of grooming such as baths and nail cuttings without much if any fussing at all. Like most puppies this silly girl loves to play hard! She loves playing tug of war and running around the house chasing her foster siblings or fetching toys. She is especially cute playing fetch as she likes to bound like a cat pouncing on her toys. Her foster family is working on teaching her how to relax as well as play politely, as this is a skill that puppies develop over time. When she is finally tuckered out and sits still she loves a good cuddle with her foster humans and doggy siblings. Mariah LOVES her walks! She has also been doing some winter hiking and even gone on some running adventures with her foster mom. Mariah’s potty training has come along very well. She very rarely has accidents in the house now and has started to hang out near the door when she needs to go out. She is able to sleep through most of the night now without a potty break although she does still occasionally need a break in the early hours of the morning. Mariah has also learned the command “sit” and has been working on “laydown” and “stay”. Her recall has also been coming along quite well. She is a very smart puppy that picks up on training fast. We are 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. Mariah would do best in a home with a fenced in yard where she can safely run around and can be supervised outdoors at all times while she’s still young. She would do best with one to two good walks a day (shorter ones while young), and will grow into a very active dog that would need longer activities and hikes. She is going to be a very energetic dog that requires a lot of fast paced exercise when older. She will not be suitable for those who can only accommodate a short, slower paced walk, her people need to be active and outdoorsy who will take her on long walks, hikes, runs etc. Although she may not grow to be very big, she will be very athletic and very active and only those who are currently very active and outdoorsy people should consider this cute puppy. Mariah has been showing us just what a sweet fun girl she can be! She is quite smart but also has a lot of opinions on what she likes to do! She can be quite the vocal little lady, which is quite common for the husky breed. Fun fact: she was named Mariah both because she was a Christmas intake, and her ability to sustain a high note! Because of this we do not recommend that he go to a forever home in an apartment or condo, but instead will need a detached home. She will need a family that understands how important boundaries are for puppies, even when she voices her disagreement. Mariah has been very well behaved with the other dogs that she has met, and so far has not shown any interest in small animals outside. She has not been tested with cats. We think she would do well with an older male dog sibling to show her the ropes, but also would do great as a solo dog in a home. Because of her age, she needs a family with children 7 years of age or older who can handle puppy antics, be careful to close doors, and understand that sometimes hands look like toys when playing and can be nipped. Mariah has been a sweet and silly puppy since she walked through the door, and her foster family thinks she is quite the catch. It has been a riot watching her bounce around the snow like a bunny, and enthusiastically discover the world around her. Her excitement and enthusiasm is sure to bring endless joy to the family that gets to experience the adventures of life with her! Name: Mariah ID # PDR1451 Age: 5mths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Collie/German Shepherd/Husky Colours: tri Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes (male dogs) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med/lg Location: Kitchener 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: James! 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/. Meet James he is a one year old curly haired apricot coloured Poodle with a white patch on his chest who was a mill dog. James is a mix of Miniature and Moyen Poodle to make a nice sized medium dog who weighs 17 lbs. He is an energetic silly puppy that will stand on his back feet to greet you when you enter the room. James is a very affectionate dog and morning head rubs are his favourite. He wants to be near his human and loves to lick your feet. He is a loving dog to everyone and gets along with other dogs and humans; he has no prey drive. James loves to be petted and cuddled. James came to us from a life in a puppy mill so is learning all about life outside of a barn, and what a loving home is and he is finding out that he likes house pet life a whole lot!! He is crate trained and protests for a short time and then goes to sleep. He usually sleeps until 7-8 am. He can be very vocal in his crate at times, and when outside when he wants to come in. He would not be suited for adjoined living and does require a detatched home. He sleeps in the same area of the living room at all times and when taken out of crate he automatically goes to this spot. James likes routine and once he knows the routine he comes to expect it. James is comfortable on a leash and walks well outside beside his human although will stop suddenly in front of you or go between your legs therefore would not be suitable someone with sight or balance issues as he is a trip hazard. He loves his walks and is getting used to noises and movements in his environment. He is on a long lead outside at his foster home and now that it is warmer he has discovered snow and likes to jump in it and eat the snow and play in it. Initially the cold weather was distressing to James and now with a shovelled patio and warmer weather he is doing better. Obedience training is needed for James and with his intelligence and curiosity he will enjoy classes. James will love the social stimulation. His family should be committed to taking him to class beyond the basics required for adoption. He is a very smart dog and a working breed so learning to the advanced levels will be great for him; working his brain and his body. Home life should include a single family home with an active family that enjoys being outside and going for walks or hikes and of course quiet times. James will love being introduced to new adventures . Older children, 10yrs and up, will be suitable and James gets along with other dogs so this would be beneficial but not necessary. He has not been introduced to cats or other animals. As stated previously he has no prey drive. James enjoys the television and will watch occasionally especially if there is a dog on the screen. James currently is in his crate twice daily for a few hours while foster is away and at night starting at 11-12 pm until 7-8 am. Then outside for stretching and exercise. We are working on house training and this is improving as times goes on. He is taken outside multiple times daily. James is getting used to car rides, not his favourite and has vomited once in vehicle therefore is not fed a few hours prior to car ride. He likes to look out of window. To date James is familiar with is “sit” and working on come and stay. He is not a fan of stairs and needs to be carried when stairs are involved, especially lots of stairs. Stairs are a work in progress. He will eventually learn to do stairs on his own, but for now, if he needs to go up or down longer flights of stairs his person will need to be able to lift him. If James sounds like the dog for you and you can provide a nurturing home and lots of adventures then James is the dog for you. He would love to show you how he stands on his back feet waving to you and would love lots of head rubs in the morning. You will not be disappointed and will fall in love with him. James looks forward to many new adventures, discovering who he is and what he likes. And of course quiet time with his forever family. James says Hi and is looking forward to meeting his forever family. Name: James ID # PDR1474 Age: 1yr Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Miniature/Moyen Poodle Colours: apricot Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $800