hello! I'm Cola
sorry, i'm currently not ready for adoption.
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Cola - Medical Hold
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Mixed breed
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9 years
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Male
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Weight: 30 lbs
Energy: High
Children: Not recommended although older
children who can understand his needs may be a
possibility.
Dogs: Older, well-balanced dog(s) only as he
can be very reactive to new dogs if not properly (and very slowly)
introduced.
Cats: No.
Other Notes: Prior experience with dogs with
behaviour issues is recommended.
About me:
Hi! I'm Cola, but my foster parents like to call me Bud, Boogie,
Boogs, Boo, and so many other embarrassing nicknames… I'm a
complicated little dude, but have come so far in my time with hart.
Let me tell you, I LOVE my people. Once I know I can trust you, I
love making you happy and am so content to curl up with you on the
couch after a good game of fetch. Sometimes though, my love and
protection of you means I don't make great first impressions with
strangers. My favourite things include fetch, snoozing, neck
scratches and believe it or not, raw carrots. Hart and my
foster parents also like to tell everyone how smart I am - I love
learning new things and I know lots of commands. I'm very motivated
by food, toys and praise. I also happen to have a great sniffer, so
a game of hide-and-seek in the house is a great way for me to keep
busy. Please read the behavioural notes on me below. I know
I'm not perfect, but I am continuing to work on it every day.
Behaviour notes: I'm a hart+ dog! For
information about the hart+ program, please review the hart+ adoption
process.
Cola has been in hart's care for a significant amount of time.
He originally came into care from Ontario, so not much is known
about the first year of his life. But it quickly became apparent
that Cola is not a fan of other dogs, cats, or strangers. hart does
not give up on dogs easily, so to get Cola the help he needed, Cola
spent a year living with a training partner. In that time, he made
great progress. Now, he can approach strangers with a wagging tail
and cheerful disposition, as long as he's not in a protective mind
frame. Cola can also now interact with some other dogs without
incident, when they are calm and submissive towards him, but
admittedly he's still pretty picky about his doggy
acquaintances. Cola has also been muzzle trained to help when
he meets new strangers or dogs. Cola will not do well in an
apartment style condo. His ideal home will have a fenced backyard
where he can show off his fetch skills, or if no yard exists, a
home he can go for runs with. Cola is not a dog that can go to off
leash dog parks. All of this said, Cola will make a loving dog for
someone who will respect his needs, will provide rules and
boundaries, and will ensure he progresses with his training.
Health notes: Cola came into hart's care
in great condition and has maintained a high level of health
throughout his stay. There have been no medical concerns with Cola.
He is neutered, microchipped and has his DACPP, Bordatella and
Rabies vaccinations up to date.
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