Riker - Kitchener

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Meet Riker! This handsome boy is ready to be the star of your universe! He is such a playful pup that is all about having fun, whether it`s chasing a ball, going for walks, or just soaking up all the attention you can give him! His enthusiasm is contagious, and his tail never stops wagging! If you`re looking for a furry best friend who`s always ready to brighten your day, Riker is your guy!IN SHELTER NOTES AND IDEAL HOME:SIZE:60 poundsHOME TYPE:House - No apartments due to being vocal from possible separation anxiety.CHILDREN:Yes - older children who have previously lived with a large dog potentially compatible.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Riker would not well in a home with cats, small animals or small dogs.OTHER DOGS:Yes - potentially compatible with other large sized dogs.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:Moderate to Low; will need some daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation but enjoys plenty of down time as well.HUMAN COMPATIBILITY:First time dog owner possible.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:Minimum 2 In person training sessions to work on the following; Basic training, Basic manners (jumping up, mouthing), Socialization, Reactivity and Possible Separation Anxiety.FAVOURITE THINGS:Exploring, chasing toys and getting attention from his human friends.FOSTER AND FIELD TRIP INSIDER INFO: (please note that dogs may behave different in foster`s care than adopter`s care and the following cannot be guaranteed) HOUSE TRAINING: Riker is doing very well with house training. I am out of the home and in office two days a week and he was able to hold it for 9 hours with no accidents. CAR MANNERS: Riker jumped into the car with no hesitation. He appeared a little anxious with lots of panting. There were the occasional times he barked.LEASH MANNERS / ON WALK MANNERS: Riker likes to pull until he is at the end of the leash and then walk from there, but he does respond well with some training, but it is short lived. He will need training to walk at your side. He gets very excited when he sees a bunny. CRATE TRAINING: He has no issues going into his crate and responds really well with crate games; however, he really struggles with being left alone in there. He may settle better if his crate was in the room with someone but that’s not possible with our situation. We are working through this with him,

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