American Cocker Spaniel puppies and dogs in Mitchell, 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: Doris! 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/. Doris is a sweet, gentle 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel with a plush golden coat and big, fluffy ears that make her an absolute head-turner on walks. Weighing in at 37pounds, she’s currently working on losing a few pounds to get to an ideal weight for her frame. Behind her adorable, smooshy face is a resilient girl ready for her fresh start. Doris came to us from a puppy mill where she was used for breeding. She arrived needing immediate care for matting and ear infections, but despite her tough past, her gentle soul shines through. Like many Spaniels, she thrives on human companionship and loves being by your side. While she has made bounds in building her confidence, the outside world and loud noises can still be a bit intimidating. With patience and gentle reassurance, she continues to blossom every day. Doris is a self-proclaimed couch potato who takes comfort seriously, but her fun side is starting to come out! She now gets happy morning zoomies in the yard, sprints inside, and does victory laps around her foster brothers. Doris would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time, whether you have a work-from-home set up or hybrid workplace, that would be ideal for her. It took her a couple of weeks to find her footing and settle into her new life, but now she happily explores the house, collects toys and sleeps on dog beds all day long. She would do best with older children (over 12yrs) who can continue to provide her with a calmer and more structured environment, while also continue training and leash skills. She has shown some hesitation around younger/loud children while on walks and gets startled, she takes a few minutes to recover. She currently lives with two older dogs and a cat. She loves cozying up near her foster brothers, though learning how to play with them is still quite new to her. She is also very curious about cats and would do best either with a dog-savvy feline or in a cat-free home, as she doesn’t quite realize yet that chasing and barking are not appreciated. On walks, she is generally unbothered by wildlife, though barking dogs may require a little encouragement to keep her moving. In terms of her activity level, she is more than content with 1-2 strolls around the block a day while she gets more confident with her walking skills. When she is off leash in the backyard, she is happiest and will zip around, running through hedges and checking out squirrels. Doris will continue to need work and patience on building her confidence in the outside world, but as each days goes by, she has shown steady progress and continues to take longer walks with less moments of being startled by noises. At the end of the day, Doris is eager to please and has learned to trust her humans, making training her such an incredibly rewarding experience. The world is becoming a less scary place for her and she has been enjoying greeting people on walks now – she will ask for more pets if they stop. House-training has gone wonderfully, and Doris reliably signals when she needs to go out by circling or heading straight to the back door. Her crate is her absolute sanctuary; she is wonderfully quiet through the night, travels calmly in the car, and frequently tucks herself in for afternoon naps with the door wide open. While she is working on her basic commands and recall, she does have a funny habit of collecting stray socks for her private toy pile. Doris is fully vetted, spayed, and in good health overall. Because she recently had eleven teeth pulled and is prone to the ear issues common in floppy-eared breeds, her future family will need to maintain a regular routine of tooth-brushing and ear care to keep her feeling and looking her best. She is also a breed that requires regular professional grooming so anyone considering her needs to be prepared for this and also commit to regular brushing in between groomer visits. Doris is now ready to turn the page and settle into a loving forever home that appreciates a low-key, affectionate companion. She has spent her life giving everything to others, and she is finally ready to receive the love she has always deserved. If you are looking for a loyal shadow to join you for WFH desk naps, cozy couch snuggles, and joyous morning zoomies, Doris is your girl. She will fill your days with soft tail wags, quiet companionship, and a deep, unconditional love that makes every step of her journey worth it. #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #pounddogs #pdr14years #pounddogrescue14yearsstrong Name: Doris ID # PDR1577 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: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Kitchener, Ont Adoption fee: $700