Hocus

My story

IN ONTARIO COME MEET HIM Name: Hocus (20230205-03) Weight: Approx. 35-40 lbs Age: 5 months Gender: male Spayed/Neutered: no Medical issues: Breed: lab mix Colour: black Neck size (for collar): Height (from top of head): Length (from nose to base of tail): Crate size recommended: Good with women: yes Good with men: yes Good with kids: unknown, best with older children Good with other dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown, chase foster's cats, but don't seem to want to hurt them House trained: yes, occasional accident on pee pad Crate trained: yes Energy level: medium-high puppy energy Can be handled/touched: yes, but will nip if pet too much behind his head Barker: no Flight risk: yes Food aggressive: no Current food: Walks on leash: yes, still learning leash manners Leash reactive to people or dogs: Rides well in car: unknown Destructive: no, but will chew if given the opportunity or bored Needs a home with a yard: yes Needs a home with another dog: yes Can live in an apartment: no History: Hocus spent the first 4 months of his life in a backyard with other dogs including his sister Pocus, in Manitoba. Hi my name is Hocus. When I first got to Ontario I was very scared. I didn’t want my foster parents to touch me and I would nip out of fear. Since then, I have learnt to trust my foster parents and will now let them gently pet me around my face and chest. Sometimes I get overwhelmed and don’t want to be pet and will try to tell you by nipping, but I’m working on it and still learning to trust that I won’t be hurt. I may not have ever had a positive interaction with humans but I’m really coming around with my foster parents now that I know they are friendly! I am a quick learner and have figured out sit and paw. My favourite thing is getting praised. I also love running and playing with my sister Pocus and foster sister. I am working on walking on a leash and have enjoyed my short walks! I really like my foster dog sister who has taught me many positive behaviours. I would really like to be in a home with a friend I can trust and learn from! I like my crate and sleep in there at night as well as a nap in the day. I really like to stick to a schedule! I don’t like being left alone for long periods of time and need someone to help me work on my separation anxiety. I am still a bit fearful and like to go slow when being introduced to new things. Since I grew up in a backyard I would really enjoy having a yard to play in. I would really love to find my forever home so I can finally adjust and find trusting and loving humans! I still have work to do and need someone patient but I am a very sweet boy.

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