Bourbon - Stratford

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Meet Bourbon – Your Next Outdoor Adventure Buddy! Bourbon is a vocal, large-breed adventurer who lives for the outdoors. If he could move outside full-time, he probably would! This energetic guy thrives on scent work and is looking for an active family who can keep up with his love for tracking, trailing, and chasing games.He’ll need lots of enrichment to keep his nose and brain busy—think outdoor adventures, scent trails, and hide-and-seek. Bourbon is best suited for a home that can meet his physical and mental needs. His ideal match will be outdoorsy, energetic, and ready to work with his enthusiastic (and sometimes loud) personality. Although, he’s can be couch potato at times—he’s a trail companion, a scent detective, and a loyal buddy with a big voice and an even bigger heart.If you`re ready for an active companion and can offer Bourbon the engaging lifestyle he craves, he just might be your perfect match.IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:53 lbs.HOME TYPE:House, can be vocal when left alone.CHILDREN:Teenaged - he is a large dog that lacks manners and can be mouthy/jumpy when frustrated, so he would need his new home to consist of all adults or adults and near adult age children with previous large dog experience.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Unknown - cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:Yes- Dogs potentially compatible. Does best with other large high energy dogs.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:First time dog owner possible.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:Two in-person training to work on socialization, manners, basic training and touch desensitization.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social, he loves being around people once comfortable.FAVOURITE THINGS:He is very treat motivated and enjoys play once comfortable! He loves working; whether it`s the place game, practicing heeling, or agility.FIELD TRIP INSIDER INFO:CAR MANNERS:It takes some time for Bourbon to settle in the car. He moves around a lot at first.LEASH MANNERS/ON WALK MANNERS:Bourbon walks on leash pretty well, and he likes to explore with his nose.**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinition

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