Jonesy - Kitchener

My story

Jonesy may be a little shy when first meeting new people, but it doesn’t take long for his sweet personality to shine through. Once he’s comfortable, he’s all about attention, cuddles, and of course—anything that involves food! Jonesy also has a silly, goofy side that really shines when he’s playing with toys—he’ll keep you smiling with his antics. He can sometimes be a bit pushy when he wants something, but with consistent training and guidance, he’ll learn his manners and thrive. Jonesy would love to find a home where he can get plenty of love, patience, playtime, and maybe a few extra snacks along the way.IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:35 lbs and still filling out to ideal weight!HOME TYPE:No Large or busy apartments as he can be vocal at times.CHILDREN:Yes- Older Children with large dog experience potentially compatible.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:Yes- Dogs potentially compatibleACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:First time dog owner possible. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least two in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, barrier reactivity, pushy behaviours and manners.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social. Jonesy is very sweet and loves people! He can be pushy when he wants attention but he is just one big puppy!FAVOURITE THINGS:Loves anything that involves food! Yes, that does mean training too!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:We`re actively working on house training! Most days go very well, with only occasional accidents. With consistency and routine, continued progress is expected. He’s learning to signal when he needs to go out but still benefits from regular potty breaks, especially after meals or naps.CAR MANNERS:Car manners are still being worked on. He likes to move a lot and will need a seatbelt. He is learning to be less anxious in the car.LEASH MANNERS / ON WALK MANNERS:Excellent leash manners! He walks calmly and does not pull. He frequently checks in with his handler for guidance and responds well to cues. He naturally sits at stoplights or when we pa

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