Ratatouille
Name: Ratatouille
Age? ~2
Breed? Boxer x Dane
Is your dog good with other dogs? Dog selective. He is rude on introductions with other dogs and can be too pushy for many dogs. It is possible that he could have dog friends IF they were very patient and multiple slow introductions were conducted.
Is your dog good with cats? No
Is your dog good with kids? Yes but not to live with. He is ok with calm children but too much excitement overstimulates him.
Is your dog house trained? Yes
Is your dog crate trained? Prefers a pen set up, or left loose.
Does your dog have any special needs? High arousal and possession aggression/resource guarding with other dogs. He can be very excitable and may mouth on handler in very stimulating environments/situations. However, he LOVES to work and responds well to redirection. As such, it is required that he be matched with an adopter who will devote time to training him so that he can continue to build on his existing redirection tools and training strategies. He cannot live with other dogs due to his resource guarding. He does not show any resource guarding with humans.
Does your dog have any or display any aggression? (Toys, food or people?) If overly stimulated, he displays agitated behavior (lunging, strong mouthing) that can sometimes be difficult for him to recover from. We have been working on impulse control exercises and lots of training, which is improving his ability to stay focused and keep calm, even during play. Cannot live with other dogs as he will guard high value items.
Is your dog playful? Yes!!
Does your dog like to snuggle? Yes
Does your dog know basic commands? (Sit, stay...) Yes - sit, down, pattern games (1-2-3), working on leave it
Does your dog know any special tricks? No, but he is learning a lot of coping tools and doing really well. It is required that these be maintained and improved upon in his new home.
Does your dog like to go on walks? Yes and needs adequate exercise to continue to improve his training
Does your dog have any fears? No
Does your dog have any unique traits that you have noticed whether in personality or physically? He is extremely trainable and LOVES to work with you, especially if you have tasty treats. If he is left to his own devices in new environments, can mouth your hands/arms so he needs a handler that will keep his mind busy in these environments When inside his home, he sleeps very well and is much calmer. He also may haves mild environmental/seasonal allergies which cause him itching and he chews his paws.
What are the three first words that come to mind when you think of your dog? Cuddly, eager, playful
In a short paragraph, please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog.
Ratatouille had a rough start in life, and is still learning how to manage his puppy-like and adolescent behaviors. For this reason, Ratatouille can become easily over stimulated. When he does, he pulls and bounces around, and can also mouth his handler.. It’s difficult for him to regain focus from these situations, but this is greatly improving with ongoing training at his foster home. If the handler engages Ratatouille in training using positive reinforcement, he can be redirected to more constructive behavior (sit, down, etc.).
Ratatouille is extremely toy-driven and food motivated, making him a fantastic candidate for training classes and dog sports.
He has made really good progress with distractions on leash and can pass squirrels, rabbits and even other dogs (with some distance) while on leash. He has shown really promising adaptability and they key seems to be gradual exposure.
He is very excited to meet other dogs, however, he can be a lot for some dogs as he lacks manners and it results in him not being a good match with every dog. Select, very tolerant, strong and playful dogs are a good match for him, and not dogs who exhibit fear or resource guarding behavior. He cannot be with other dogs when toys and food are present. However, he will need a home with no dogs.
He doesn’t exhibit any destructive behaviors in the house and can be left loose with his foster mate without issue. As long as his physical activity needs are met, he loves to cuddle on the couch.
He requires a family who will commit to ongoing training to help him overcome his overstimulation so that he can enjoy a variety of experiences for the rest of his life. Potential adopters will participate in a virtual meeting before meeting Ratatouille, so that questions can be answered and a first meeting can be planned with consideration. Ratatouille has already worked a few sessions with a trainer who understands him well, and she is willing to provide one or two sessions with the new adopter (provided they are in the Ottawa area).
PABLO
Age? About 5 years old
Breed? Large GSD x
Is your dog good with other dogs? He is good with the dog he is living with, 40 lbs female husky x gsd. Barks at unknown dogs. Not tested with any face to face.
Is your dog good with cats? Not tested, but not recommended
Is your dog good with kids? 15 years +
Is your dog house trained? Yes
Is your dog crate trained? Yes, sleeps in crate at night
Does your dog have any special needs? Pablo needs an experienced owner who can devote the time to help him become more confident and less anxious around new situations. Would suggest at least one woman in the home.
Does your dog have any or display any aggression? (Toys, food or people?) No aggression just anxious.
Is your dog playful? Yes very playful with the medium female dog he lives with.
Does your dog like to snuggle? Yes
Does your dog know basic commands? (Sit, stay...) He knows his name, come, sit, paw and partially knows down.
Does your dog know any special tricks? No
Does your dog like to go on walks? Yes, not recommended off leash
Does your dog have any fears? Yes he is working on his fear reactivity of other dogs/animals, people, pickup trucks.
Does your dog have any unique traits that you have noticed whether in personality or physically? He loves belly rubs and makes lots of grunts when he rolls over for you.
What are the three first words that come to mind when you think of your dog? Loving, smart, gentle but anxious
In a short paragraph, please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog.
Pablo is a very sweet and loving dog learning to relax and to be less anxious. He would happily sleep at your feet when you work, love to go on long walks every day or run around in the yard. He is great with the dog he is living with currently, medium female dog and has not shown any form of dominance. The dogs love to play and run in the backyard together. He would do great in a single detached home with a large fenced-in yard. Pablo came to us as a stray who had not had much socialization. Due to his lack of socialization Pablo can be quite anxious on walks, occasionally reacting to dogs, small animals, and unknown people. He is learning to trust people and gain confidence in himself. In the short amount of time that we have fostered him, he is already gained a lot of confidence and is able to relax. Pablo finds comfort in his crate which is left open all day for him to enter at his own will whenever he feels the need. He is such a sweet boy who just needs some guidance and reassurance that he is loved and safe. Pablo needs a dedicated owner that is ready to continue working with him and showing him all the great things that come with being a family member.
ZIGGIE
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Husky x (large – 60 to 70 lb)
Is your dog good with other dogs: Selective, ok with most females and best with similar sized female dogs and up. No male dogs as he is returned for getting into fights with the resident male dog; no small, overly submissive, intolerant with rough play dogs as he is can be annoying when he plays with the other dogs. NOT recommended for public dog parks as he can be annoying.
Is your dog good with cats: NO
Is your dog good with kids: 12+ as he is FULL of energy and can knock over younger kids or knock treats from their hands
Is your dog house trained: Yes
Is your dog crate trained: Yes, but howls for a good 30-40 minutes before settling in. can get anxious in the crate, he does go in with a good bone to chew for hours
Does your dog have any special needs: Young energetic large (60 to 70lb) breed with an ABUNDANCE of energy that needs a lot of physical and mental exercise to work him. He has little manners and still thinks he is about 20 lb so he would benefit a lot from obedience classes. He is VERY food motivated so training him and working with him are easier.
Does your dog have any or display any aggression (toys, food, people): No aggression noted with people but he does eat fast or hold on to high value items like toys and bones, trade up exercise must be enforced as he is settling into a new home to ensure this does not progress into resource guarding. He is not good with male dogs, especially dominant male dogs as he has gotten into fights with them.
Is your dog playful: YES! VERY! Loves toys and his foster sisters and foster mom, can go hours trying to get them to play but can be annoying and will play nip.
Does your dog like to snuggle: Yes sometimes but can get warm fast due to thick husky fur. He rather you play with him and give him commands to work on his obedience
Does your dog know basic commands: Sit
Does your dog know any special tricks: NA
Does your dog like to go on walks: YES! But lack some leash and can pull hard, working on redirection and focus are easy as he is very food motivated so bring a bag of treats.
Does your dog have any fears: NA
Does your dog have any unique traits you have noticed whether in personality or physically: Handsome little face with a thick tall body, his ears are HUGE!
What are the 3 first words that come to mind when you think of your dog: ENERGETIC, SMART, FUN
In a short paragraph Please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog:
Ziggie is a young, high energy, large breed (60 to 70lb) and tall husky boy with enough power to light a whole city! He was an owner surrender as he did not get along with the previous resident male dog but he is currently fostered with three large breed females and he LOVES the dominant female in the house and they can play inside and outside the home for hours without breaks; toys/ treats were carefully introduced and him and his foster sisters seemed fine sharing those together. He is NOT recommended to be homed with small, overly submissive, intolerant to rough play dogs and NOT recommended for public dog parks. He is house trained, working on his crate training as he can still bark and howl when he is in there. He is recommended to be given some well stuffed kong or bone to keep him occupied for hours. Like any young husky, he can get bored quickly and would like to find toys in household items. He can be quickly redirected with some high value treats, and he is recommended to keep working on his trade up exercise and other obedience exercises and games. He is INCREDIBLY food motivated, which makes training easier. If you think you have enough energy to keep up with this giant Duracell bunny, please email adoptions@freedomdogrescue.ca or submit an app to meet him in person!
TIGGA
Age? 6
Breed? Shepherd/Husky mix (?)
Is your dog good with other dogs? No
Is your dog good with cats? No
Is your dog good with kids? No
Is your dog house trained? Yes
Is your dog crate trained? Somewhat. When left alone, barks and gets upset in the crate. When sleeping in the same room as humans overnight, she is calm and quiet in the crate.
Does your dog have any special needs? High energy, we give her marrow bones and kongs daily. She is sedated to go to the groomer and vet. She does not like being brushed or having her nails clipped. She is trained to scratch her nails down on a scratch board (wooden cutting board with heavy duty sandpaper). She tolerates finger combing in short intervals.
Does your dog have any or display any aggression? (Toys, food or people?) When clipping her nails, trying to muzzle her, grabbing her collar, or brushing her. She gives escalating warnings - snarl, growl, snapping. She can bark loudly (out of jealousy or being upset) when humans hug, touch or make noises at each other (like baby talk).
Is your dog playful? Yes - loves to play tug, chase, hide and seek, puzzle games, burrowing in Snow banks or dipping feet in kiddie pool.
Does your dog like to snuggle? On her own terms, when she’s in the mood, she likes belly scratches.
Does your dog know basic commands? (Sit, stay...) Yes
Does your dog know any special tricks? No but she’s highly food motivated and trainable. Starting to learn ‘left’ and ‘right’ paws.
Does your dog like to go on walks? Yes, at least twice a day for 30 mins each.
Does your dog have any fears? Clipping nails, brushing, sudden collar grabs.
Does your dog have any unique traits that you have noticed whether in personality or physically? Loud with a wide range of sounds
What are the three first words that come to mind when you think of your dog? High energy, intelligent and independent
In a short paragraph, please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog.
Tigga is calm and well behaved most of the time, and has moments of bad behaviours and issues, but is mostly a very good girl. She loves her belly scratched and eagerly will show you her commands for treats, once she gets to know you. She loves sunbathing and sleeping.
Tigga is reactive on leash to other dogs (barking, lunging, growling). She loves doggy day care and socializes well off leash in a moderated environment. She has mixed reactions to visitors to the house depending on their energy, she can jump and be excited or be calm and well mannered. She can get jealous or upset when we talk to the baby or hug each other. She barks when she sees dogs walk by. She can also bark and paw at her humans when they are busy, like on a call.
MYRA
MUST:
- Another confident dog in the home to help guide her
- Patience and some experiences working with fearful dogs- give her the space, kids 12+, quiet stable home setting, LEASHED when outside of home and yard as she can a flight risk
- Fenced backyard as she is still having issues doing her business on leads
- Willing to work with continuous crate training and building up her tolerance for being away from human; she is progressing a lot
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Hound
Is your dog good with other dogs: YES – needs another confident and friendly dog that can play with her; loves the male dog more than the female in the house
Is your dog good with cats: YES, will try to play with the cat
Is your dog good with kids: 12+ as she is skittish and fearful so needs lot of space and quiet
Is your dog house trained: Yes, may have anxious accidents if left alone
Is your dog crate trained: No, in progress and recommended to continue
Does your dog have any special needs:
- Another confident dog in the home to help guide her
- Patience and some experiences working with fearful dogs- give her the space, kids 12+, quiet stable home setting, LEASHED when outside of home and yard as she can a flight risk
- Fenced backyard as she is still having issues doing her business on leads
- Willing to work with continuous crate training and building up her tolerance for being away from human; she is progressing a lot
Does your dog have any or display any aggression (toys, food, people): When on leads she can bark a couple times , may due to lack of leash training and was not leashed walked prior to coming into care. She is getting a lot better with redirection and confident handler
Is your dog playful: YES when out of her shell, she LOVES her toy and love tug of war with foster sibling
Does your dog like to snuggle: YES when out of her shell
Does your dog know basic commands: Learning sit and takes treat ever so gently!
Does your dog know any special tricks: NA
Does your dog like to go on walks: LOVES walk as her nose can take her to many places (like a true hound), leash walk in training as she can still get scared sometimes and pull and run
Does your dog have any fears: New things and people scare her (maybe due to lack of socialization when young and poor living situations) She may bark or run so experiences of working with fearful dogs is a MUST
Does your dog have any unique traits you have noticed whether in personality or physically: DROOL and sad dopey eyes
What are the 3 first words that come to mind when you think of your dog: AWKWARD, SWEET, CUTE
In a short paragraph Please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog:
Myra is a sweet gentle young (1.5 years old at about 50-60 lb) hound that came to Freedom’s care in the fall with other hounds. Myra was probably never socialized when younger and exposed to living in a home and leashed walks so she still has a lot of learning to do. She has shown a lot of progress since in the care of her foster mom. She is fearful and needs everything of the following to ensure a successful rehoming process:
- Another confident dog in the home to help guide her
- Patience and some experiences working with fearful dogs- give her the space, kids 12+, quiet stable home setting, LEASHED when outside of home and yard as she can a flight risk
- Fenced backyard as she is still having issues doing her business on leads
- Willing to work with continuous crate training and building up her tolerance for being away from human; she is progressing a lot
Myra loves other dogs and doesn’t mind getting boss around. She needs another dog that will be willing to be her playmate and teach her that world is not so scary! Myra in the right home would open up and play like a young pup should be so if you think you are the right home for her, please email adoptions@freedomdogrescue.ca or submit an application on our website.
PENNYWISE
Age? 3.5 years old
Breed? Shepherd - Husky mix
Suitable for which type of housing? (House, townhome, apartment?) House
Is your dog good with other dogs? Yes, she loves meeting new dogs and playing.
Is your dog good with cats? Pennywise currently lives with 2 cats, she is very playful and chases the one very often. She may be best in a home without cats, although her cat room mates have learned to accept her.
Is your dog good with kids? Maybe 16+, not tested.
Is your dog house trained? Yes - Great house training matters and will bark at the door when it is time to go.
Is your dog crate trained? Yes - she is always in her crate when there is no humans home. She does however spend nights in the bedroom with her humans. Night crating may be a challenge. Does your dog have any special needs?
PENNYWISE IS LOOKING FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
SHE NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED AND CONFIDENT HANDLER THAT HAVE WORKED WITH GUARDING TENDENCIES (OF PEOPLE, ENVIRONMENT).
SHE MAY ALWAYS BE A SINGLE PERSON/FEW PEOPLE’S DOG IN A QUIET HOUSEHOLD. ADOPTER(S) WILL HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT AND BE PATIENT WITH HER AND NOT RUSH HER WITH INTERACTIONS.
SHE WILL DO REALLY WELL WITH ANOTHER SAME SIZE OR BIGGER FRIENDLY DOG TO HELP GUIDE HER.
Does your dog have any or display any aggression? (Toys, food or people?) Reactive towards strangers, especially at her home. Does not socialize well with other people. She is very protective of her home and parents.
Is your dog playful? Yes, very much
Does your dog like to snuggle? Yes she loves to snuggle!
Does your dog know basic commands? (Sit, stay...): Sit, stay, down, recall may need some work, leave it, bed. (Mostly all in French)
Does your dog know any special tricks? Paw, High Five
Does your dog like to go on walks? Yes
Does your dog have any fears? Pennywise is very nervous, but no fears have been identified other than the protective behaviour above.
Does your dog have any unique traits that you have noticed whether in personality or physically? Pennywise loves playing and running around. In the summer she can spend hours playing in the dog pool, blowing bubbles. She loves giving kisses and snuggling when it’s quiet time. This said, Pennywise is very protective of her current owner and household which leads to reactive behaviour.
What are the three first words that come to mind when you think of your dog? Loving, playful, active.
In a short paragraph, please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog.
Pennywise is a smart and loving shepherd mix. She is food motivated and wiling to learn new tricks. She loves playing fetch in the large open yard. She would probably do best in a home with a large fenced in yard. Her previous owner used the invisible fenced which worked very well with her. Pennywise has a very small circle of “humans” in contact with her. For those that she has accepted within her circle, she demonstrates the most love and attention to them. Unfortunately, this also means that she is protective of them and reactive towards other individuals not “within the circle”.
SHE MAY ALWAYS BE A SINGLE PERSON/FEW PEOPLE’S DOG IN A QUIET HOUSEHOLD. ADOPTER(S) WILL HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT AND BE PATIENT WITH HER AND NOT RUSH HER WITH INTERACTIONS.