Vienna

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*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: Vienna! 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/. Vienna (VieVie, VV) is an 2 mth old, 9 lb female Border Collie/Labrador Retriever cross with a soft, fluffy black and white puppy coat, an expressive brown eye, and adorable floppy ears that perfectly match her curious personality. She has dainty white markings on her chest and paws that make her even more irresistible. Sweet, intelligent, and always eager to make new friends, Vienna is a happy little puppy who approaches life with confidence and curiosity. Her name was chosen after the Billy Joel song. It urges listeners to stop rushing through life, prioritize what brings true fulfillment over the relentless pursuit of success. Vienna will truly enrich your life and bring focus to the little enjoyments of life. Viennas right eye is underdeveloped and she doesnt have vision in it. Her left eye is properly developed. She has no negative effects from her right eye and requires no medication at this time. It is not painful and she gets along just fine with one functioning eye. You would never know that she has vision issues. Like many young puppies, Vienna came into rescue at the beginning of her life, giving her the opportunity to find a loving forever family. As she grows, shell need continued socialization, positive training, and plenty of patience to help her become a confident, well-rounded adult. With consistency and love, she has all the potential to become an amazing companion. Vienna would thrive in almost any home that is ready for the commitment of raising a young puppy. A single-family home with a fenced yard would be most ideal to help with her activity levels. But many other homes with the right access to outdoor play, would be ok. Whether its an active family, a couple, or an individual, shell do best with people who have the time to continue her training, provide daily exercise, and include her in family activities. She is friendly, affectionate, and loves being around people. Like any puppy, she may bark occasionally during play or when she wants attention but is not considered an excessive barker. As a Border Collie/Lab mix, shell grow into an active dog who will enjoy multiple daily long walks, playtime, and enrichment activities. Shes just beginning to learn leash manners and will benefit from positive reinforcement as she grows. One of Viennas most endearing qualities is her joyful outlook on life. She loves to explore, cuddle after playtime, and happily greets everyone she meets with a wagging tail. Her short to medium-length coat is easy to care for with regular brushing to keep her looking her best. She will not need to attend a groomer for her coat management and does well having her nails trimmed at home. She is just beginning her house training journey and is learning a consistent routine with frequent potty breaks (about every hour and immediately following meals and crate time) and praise for success. She will bark or fuss to let you know she needs to go and has only had an accident when the humans miss her cue. Vienna is also learning that her crate is a safe, comfortable place to relax. She settles well with a cozy blanket and toy, sleeps in her crate through the night and is comfortable eating meals there. Crate training is helping her develop good routines and confidence. She also has experience with car rides and is adjusting well and continues to gain confidence with each trip. Vienna enjoys the company of other friendly dogs and would likely do well living with a male canine companion who can continue to teach her appropriate dog manners. She will not be suited for a home with a female dog. With proper introductions, she is also expected to do well in a home with dog-savvy cats, especially given her young age. On walks, she is naturally curious about other dogs, birds, squirrels, and new sights but is easily redirected as she continues learning about the world. Because she is still a young puppy, Vienna would do well with respectful children who understand how to interact gently with puppies. Children ages 8 and up will be appropriate for her. As with any puppy, all interactions between young children and dogs should be supervised to ensure positive experiences for everyone. She is a herding breed and will nip when excited but is easily redirected. At her young age, Vienna is just beginning to learn the foundations of good manners. She is working on responding to her name, coming when called, and simple cues like sit. She is eager to learn, food motivated, and expected to excel with positive reinforcement training. Puppy classes are mandatory and will provide valuable socialization while helping build confidence and strengthen the bond with her new family. Vienna has received age-appropriate veterinary care, including her initial vaccinations, deworming, and wellness examination. She will require additional puppy vaccine boosters as she grows and will need to be spayed when she reaches the appropriate age, as directed by her veterinarian or adoption agreement. She has handled her veterinary visits well and has no known health concerns at this time other than an under-developed eye that has not slowed her down at all. Anyone interested in Vienna needs to live within one hour of Cambridge, Ont as she must be returned to our vet at six months of age to be spayed. She will be adopted out on a contract that stipulates this, and it is mandatory. This is covered in the adoption fee. If youre looking for a loving, intelligent, and playful puppy to grow alongside your family, Vienna could be the perfect match. She is searching for a forever home committed to continuing her training, providing plenty of exercise and enrichment, and showering her with love as she matures. In return, shell reward you with endless affection, laughter, and loyal companionship. If youre ready for all the fun and adventure that comes with raising a puppy, Vienna cant wait to meet you! Name: Vienna ID # PDR1537 Age: 2.5 mths Gender: female Spayed: will be UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Border Collie/Lab Colours: black and white Coat length: med House trained: in progress Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Kitchener, Ont Adoption fee: $900

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Vienna, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.