Maple - Kitchener

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Meet Maple, the sweetest little syrup drizzle of a dog you’ll ever meet! This affectionate girl is happiest when she’s with her people, whether she’s curled up beside you for a cozy afternoon nap or trotting around proudly with her favourite toy in tow. Maple’s signature move? Fetch, of course! This girl plays like she’s training for the Olympics and will happily chase a ball until she’s all tuckered out and ready to melt into your side like butter on pancakes. While Maple has a heart as warm as a stack of fresh pancakes, new places and unfamiliar surroundings can make her a little nervous at first. She’s looking for a patient and understanding family who will let her set the pace as she becomes her most confident self. With kindness and a little time, Maple is sure to blossom into your new best friend!If your home could use a little extra warmth and wagging tails, Maple may just be the perfect addition to your family tree!**This dog’s adoption fee has been reduced to help them find their forever home! Applicants will still need to complete our regular adoption process and meet all of this pet’s requirements to be approved**IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:68 lbs.HOME TYPE:House or Townhouse- No apartments or shared entrances due to nervousness and reactivity.CHILDREN:No - Adult only home. Maple is a large dog who can be very mouthy at times.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Due to prey drive.OTHER DOGS:No - Maple has shown reactivity while in the shelter and would be best suited to a home where she is the only animal.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:Maple will need an experienced dog owner who is familiar with behaviours typical of high-drive dogs like herding/shepherd type breeds.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:Three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, manners, basic training, general anxiety and reactivity.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Once comfortable Maple is very human social and loves to be with her people!FAVOURITE THINGS:Laying in the sun shine, long walks, playing fetch, and snuggles.For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitionsAt HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot

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