Pug puppies and dogs in 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** 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. Let me introduce you to Gretchen, and yes, she’s definitely trying to make Fetch Happen with her new forever family. Gretchen is a 5 year old Pug/Beagle with an extra dash of Pug. Her mom is a PDR alum and she was also a Puggle. Gretchen looks like a slightly longer Pug with a less squished nose so that bodes well for her respiratory health. Gretchen weighs 22lbs and is a muscular little lady; built for stability, not speed. She’s tan in colour and the best floppy ears that you can’t help but play with. Gretchen came to us from a sad life in a puppy mill but she is joyfully taking in all that life has to offer now and loving life as a house dog and cherished pet. Unfortunately, Gretchen went into a heat shortly after she arrived to us and her spay surgery had to be delayed. Her heat is over now and Gretchen can’t be spayed until July 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 Gretchen must live within 45min or so of Cambridge to make this return for a spay feasible. Don’t let her past cloud your judgement of her, she certainly doesn’t. This little girl is so easy going and willing to adapt to anything life brings her way. She’s taken to home life very easily and her only goal throughout the day is to find someone to scratch her back. She taught herself how to perfectly walk on a leash after her first day with us, and walks perfectly beside us with a loose leash and occasional check-ins. She likes going for quiet walks in the field or to busy stores where she can meet new people and discover new smells. She has lovely manners in public. We haven’t found a toy that she likes yet, despite our best efforts and offers of a wide variety – she’s much happier to entertain herself and just follow the humans as they putter around the house. The most important thing we’ve been encouraging in Gretchen is self-soothing and she’s really starting to master it. Her first couple of nights, she wasn’t happy about being put into her crate at night. But now she trots on in when everyone gets ready for bed and she’ll sleep the night away until we all get up for pees and breakfast. She’s happy to be in her crate during the day as well, and will jump in at the prospect of a high-value treat. When I come home at lunch to visit her she’s usually made herself a comfy nest and is snoozing away. The best parts of Gretchen’s day are after-breakfast-cuddle time and evening couch-cuddles. She can get a little over excited at first, but has learned to calm herself down and curl up with us for a back scratch and a nap. Gretchen lives with her three foster siblings and a small flock of chickens. She has shown zero interest or aggression towards our chickens and backyard squirrels so I have no concerns about her having a cat-sibling. As for other dogs, she could take or leave them. She’s not one to cuddle up other pups or play with them, but she’s quite happy to co-exist with everyone. Gretchen is quite smart and eager to please. I think she’ll be head of her class when she’s enrolled in obedience classes and it would go a long way to encouraging her ability to learn. I could even envision her doing well in more advanced classes or agility. Gretchen isn’t particularly food motivated, and we offer her a plethora of foods to discover, but so far, the clear winner is eggs; there isn’t much she won’t do for a bit of scrambled egg. Otherwise she’s motivated by her desire to please (and a back scratch). Gretchen is mostly quiet, but will let out a couple of excited barks when she’s left alone in a new environment. Her new family needs to be aware of this for her first couple of weeks, but rest assured, once she finds her confidence in her new space she will relax. She doesn’t bark at the door and loud noises or storms don’t seem to bother her in the least. She’s working on her car-riding skills. She’s unsure of the whole thing when she first gets in the car, and will whimper to herself in the backseat for about 15 mins, but once she’s got it figured out, she’s content to lie down in her dog bed. Luckily for everyone involved, she doesn’t get sick or drool in the car. She’ll only improve with more and more car rides to happy and exciting places. We haven’t had a lot of exposure to children, but given how contend and happy she is, I don’t see her being a problem with dog-knowledgeable little humans in her new family. Any children in the home need to be of an age where they can ensure door and gates are not left open. As Gretchen came from a puppy mill, she is still learning the world outside and will be a flight risk so we cant take any chances that she could be given an opportunity to run off. Gretchen is a great little dog. Some lucky person or family is going to get a dog with all kinds of comical personality, and an affectionate companion. She is looking for a forever person for family to live out her life with stability and the commitment to her well-being. If this funny little dog sounds like the perfect fit for you we would love to receive an application and see if this might be a love match! Name: Gretchen ID # PDR2040 Age: 5yrs Gender: female Spayed: will be UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Pug/Beagle Colours: fawn 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: Sebringville Adoption fee: $700

COMING SOON- NOT YET AVAILABLE ( NO APPS BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME) Hello friends, my name is Bobby and I just moved in with my foster family. Things are going great so far. I sleep in my crate all night and actually nap a few times throughout the day as well. I'm a smart guy and arrived here fully house trained. I love being outside and because I'm so good on leash, I get to go for lots of walks. I am just learning to play with other dogs and hope to make friends with the neighborhood dogs real soon!

Meet Titus-1.5 yr Pug Mix male PLEASE READ ENTIRE PROFILE BEFORE APPLYING Meet Titus! DOB 09-07-22, weighing 22lbs, he is a bundle of intelligence and energy who also gives the best snuggles! Titus was surrendered through no fault of his own and is now fully vetted and ready to find his ideal forever family. He would LOVE to be active in agility or scent training for mental stimulation and to channel his intelligence and very agile, active lifestyle At the same time, having quiet times to relax will give him the balance he needs. He loves to play but also likes his snuggle times. Titus is a bouncy boy who did not have any training prior to joining our rescue and will require a family dedicated to his ongoing training. He would be fine with older children who are dog savvy and understand how to interact appropriately with a high energy dog. * As a young dog with a life expectancy of 15-20yrs, he is not a suitable match for older seniors Titus is vocal at times and would not be a good fit for apartments or attached housing, he would love a fenced yard at his new home to run and play in with his family in between walks/adventures on hikes. Notes from his foster mom YOUR FOSTER DOG'S ENERGY LEVEL: Medium to High Titus is cautious of people he meets on the street and sometimes barks at them in excitement, he is working on his training to redirect with positive reinforcement. In the home, he gets very excited with visitors, jumping up and wanting their attention. Continuous training required in this area. He settles eventually when the attention is not on him. GOOD WITH CATS? Unknown but not recommended due to his likelihood of chasing them. No guarding behaviours observed in any area to this point. As with all dogs, respect during meals and with bones/chewies is ideal to ensure success. HOUSETRAINED? Yes CRATE TRAINED? For travel yes, but Titus is very stressed in a crate in the home and has been a good boy left loose in a dog proofed home Titus does not like to be alone and will whine/howl on and off throughout the time he is alone. He mostly sits or lays at the front door waiting for my return. He is only alone once a week for 4-5 hours and for occasional short periods if I have to run errands. PLEASE ELABORATE ON YOUR FOSTER DOG'S LEASH SKILLS. Titus pulls on leash and requires training in this area but is a bright boy who learns quickly with appropriate training. He is very food motivated and we use high value treats during his training. Titus is fine for grooming/handling with no negative reaction As is typical of young pups, he can be wiggly and occasionally mouth but never bites/no aggression whatsoever. Titus has met other dogs and would love a suitable canine friend who is young and tolerant of high energy dogs who love to play. He respects warnings from other dogs when he is being too much, but would not do well with a dog who is in his face/reactive. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE DOG'S PERSONALITY/TEMPERAMENT Friendly, loving, and playful and loves attention. He is very patient and easy to redirect if you need his attention. He loves to run outside and play in the snow and has an abundance of energy. When playing, he will mouth my hand if he gets too excited but he has never bitten. THINGS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT SPECIFICS PLEASE Titus needs training to not jump on and/or bark at people he meets, both outside and in the home. He needs to learn how to walk on leash without pulling. He responds to basic commands but will benefit from ongoing training to respond to the commands consistently. POTTY HABITS: Titus goes out for potty breaks several times a day in back yard, in addition to his walks. If he needs to go out in between these times, he will stand near door and quietly wimper. So far, he has only pooped in the back yard not on walks and again would do best in a home with a fenced yard Skills/Commands SIT? Yes STAY? Yes WAIT? No LAY DOWN? No LEAVE IT? No OFF? Yes DOWN? Yes COME? Yes ANY OTHER SKILLS/COMMANDS? Titus knows the basic commands but does not always respond consistently to them. This is a work in progress. PLEASE DESCRIBE CURRENT ROUTINES AND PREFERENCES THAT WILL HELP THE DOG SETTLE INTO THEIR NEW HOME: Titus is a very easy going dog. He sleeps with me on the bed at night, and waits until I get up in the morning. He does not go in a crate as he appears to be fearful of it. MANDATORY to have a family comfortable with a dog sleeping in their bed/on their furniture during the day. Titus would be miserable in a home where he is not allowed to do this. We go for a walk when we get up and then have breakfast. He is very patient and sits quietly as his meal is prepared. I have not observed any food aggression. After breakfast he is very energetic and likes to play with his toys and roll around. We go for either a walk or in the backyard throughout the day for additional exercise. If I am working, he will settle and have a nap. At night he likes to play with his toys, chew his bone or snuggle if it's TV time. STRENGTHS/AREAS THEY HAVE IMPROVED ON: Titus is responding more consistently to basic commands than when he arrived, especially to the "off" and "come" commands. He is more relaxed and comfortable In the crate in the car, he readily enters it and only exhibits a bit of shaking at first. I feel with consistent training and time, Titus will learn all his lessons quickly. He is eager to please. TRANSPORTATION-ANY MOTION SICKNESS OR ANXIETY IN VEHICLES? Titus is crated. He has some anxiety and shakes at first. So far he just lies down until the trip is over. He has not barked at people or other vehicles from the car. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PERFECT ADOPTIVE HOME FOR YOUR FOSTER DOG BASED ON WHAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED. He would do best in a household where he is not alone a lot. I think, however, once he realizes he is in his furever home and becomes more comfortable, he quite likely will adjust better to being alone with a consistent family routine. Once Titus feels safe and loved in his new home, and receives the training he needs, he will be an AMAZING pet and member of his new family. He has been an absolute joy to foster! ?? Adoption Fee $750 Notes: *Children must be over 10yrs, respectful and dog savvy with previous experience with dogs in the home. * Mandatory registration with an approved trainer is required to set Titus up for success with his new family *Must be located within Ontario Canada *Inground/ground level Pools and deeper ponds must be separately fenced from yard Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON If you are not willing to drive to this location to meet our dogs after you are approved, please do not apply. We do not meet elsewhere nor deliver dogs. Adoptions within Ontario only If you are interested in applying to adopt a dog from Hobo Haven Rescue, please use this link to submit an application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, bloodwork, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us. For anyone possibly interested in adopting from Hobo Haven, here are a few, but not all, criteria to be aware of: We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XC1rUWWnxI , or on Amazon prime or also a variety of other free video sites. Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love. This documentary is not advertising, purely just educational. An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs. All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit. We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions. Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter. Any questions may be emailed to hobohavenpetrescue@gmail.com Due to the high volume of applications received for our dogs, priority of replies will be given to applicants who meet the criteria mentioned in the pet's profile. Please do not ask us to make exceptions, we set these protocols and policies for the dog's best interests which are always our highest priority. Emails are best, our volunteers work full time and are often not able to answer or return phone calls in a timely manner.

Buddy! Thats his name AND his personality. This friendly pooch is ready to be your best bud and you are just in luck because he needs a new family to call his own. He is always willing to meet new human friends and give them a nice little how-do-you-do sniff. He can be a little shy/nervous at first and prefers to walk circles around you to check-you-out. He comes around very fast and soon he will be your bestest pal asking for pets, playtime and snackies.What does Buddy REALLY love though? DOGS! If you want to see Buddy come to life with the zoomies, bring him another canine friend. He gets along well with other dogs and his favorite thing to do is to get the other dog to try and chase him! He is a bit of a chonky boy so hes not the fastest (and would definitely lose at a game of tag) but it is so fun to watch him go go go!Speaking of being a chonky boy, his new owner will have to keep him on track with a good diet and not too many treatos as he needs to lose a few pounds. He tries to be a bit picky (only eating wet food or treats) to try and convince you to always give him the good junky foods. Otherwise, Buddy is a healthy boy that is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.Buddy previously had ongoing eye issues in the past but it has been repaired and has no further issues at this time.If you are interested in adopting Buddy, please call the West Region Shelter at 416-338-6271 to get the process started.

Here in Canada- come meet her! Name: Tammy Weight: 52lbs Age: 3.5 years Gender: female Breed: pug/lab mix Color: fawn with white neck colouring Good With Adults: yes, but needs slow and patient introductions. Good With Kids: No kids please Good With Other Dogs: Can be dog selective, slow and proper intros should be followed Good With Cats: No, no small animals Crate Trained: Yes Housebroken: Yes Energy Level: Medium energy when on walks but she’ll sleep for most of the day. Can be handled/touched: Yes Barker: Somewhat Escape Artist: No. She is great at staying within room boundaries within the home. She does not try to escape outside without her leash/harness on. Food Aggressive: No Walks on Leash: Yes Rides Well in Car: Rides well in a crate. Needs a home with a yard: ideally as she has high energy, and likes to have her space to run around and play. Needs Another Dog: No, should be the only dog in home. Can live in an apartment: No Backstory: Tammy (aka Trixie) was pulled from a high killl shelter in Georgia. She was set to be euthanized the day she was pulled. She is a really sweet girl, she loves her people and is a little dog selective. Would do best as an only dog to start out. She could be trained to gain more confidence and possibly be introduced to other dogs. Foster comments: As her foster, we have found Trixie to be a loving and playful dog when she is within our home and backyard. Trixie warmed up to us within the first few days of her staying with us. She is a very sweet girl and she loves and shows affection for the people that have gained her trust. Trixie loves to smell and stalks squirrels/rabbits in our backyard. Make sure you have a well fenced in backyard or large farm with space to run and play. Trixie can become very excited when it’s time for walkies and jumps a bit because of her excitement getting into her leash/harness. She walks decently on a leash however she does pull when she catches a good scent or sight. She can become overstimulated easily and she will need some training to learn how to meet and interact with other dogs and their humans. She might be best as an only dog in your house. During the day she loves to sleep beside us while my husband and I work from home. Trixie is a smart dog. She is properly crate trained. She goes into her crate easily with the motivation of a treat or a simple hand motion when it’s time for bed. She’s only ever barked in her crate for bed time the first night a few times. She is house broken and has never peed or pooped within our house. When she needs to go outside of scheduled walk times she becomes a little restless and that’s her signal she needs to go outside for a bathroom break. When we first got Trixie, she did not know any commands. She is smart and now responds to “come” and “sit” in the short time we’ve had her. We’re positive she’s capable of learning more commands. Trixie does not try to steal human food, during meals she will silently beg, but after a few minutes she’ll give up and lay down. She loves toys and will destroy them. So make sure to get the durable, long lasting ones. She loves her Kong rope toy fox (once she removed the squeakers and stuffing) and her flexible chew ball, she’ll play with these toys daily. Every couple days, she’ll get a case of the zoomies, which is adorable. So make sure to have a few toys on hand when that happens. She has some resource guarding tendencies with her toys, however, if she gets a hold of a non-toy it can easily be switched out with either a real toy or a treat.

forever Foster - WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION due to ongoing medical needs she will remain in our care with her foster family.If you would like to sponsor one of our forever foster dogs please visitwww.homewardboundrescue.ca/donate