Kodi

My story

If you like adventure, then 6 year old Kodi is your man!  This handsome dude is an 85 lb Black Mouth Cur who was purchased as a puppy from an Ontario breeder. His current family is moving and unable to provide him with the exercise and attention he requires.  He is looking for someone who can commit to his needs as an active dog, giving him plenty of time to run and play in a safe area.  Besides his charming looks, he is housetrained, knows basic commands, and has lived with both cats and young children in the past and done well with both.  He loves having visitors, and don’t let that bark scare you off.  It may sound intimidating, but it's really just all of his happiness and exuberance pouring out, and he can’t wait to meet you.  He does jump up in these situations, and is working hard on softening his intense excitement at meeting new people.   Kodi loves car rides and walks.  He will pull on the leash, and sometimes lunge when he sees larger dogs, but he is making progress with this through training and practice.  He is currently using a head collar or front clip harness to help him learn he doesn’t need to pull to smell the roses along the way; they will be there when he is patient too!  Continued work on leash walking will be required.  He will occasionally take items he shouldn’t and chew on them, however, will gladly trade for a higher value item as an option. On one occasion, when  trying to get a prized possession away from Kodi with a treat, he was so quick he got the treat AND a human thumb at the same time, ouch!  Tossing several treats farther away works and not all possessions are highly valued and thought of as prized treasures.   I believe this reads more like it was an accident not an aggressive tactic by Kodi.  and was reactive to another dog and nipped a hand as the guardian tried to get the other dog away.  This smart fella is a gentleman with handling and at the vet.  He tolerates baths, even though he really dislikes the water and has had ear drops, brushing and nails trimmed with no issues.  He has even had porcupine quills pulled out of his face when he learned the hard way that no, the porcupine did not want to be chased!  He is known for this squirrel hunting prowess which could be his breed, or just who he is.  Kodi does not like the crate but is used to being alone with the run of the house for 4-5 hrs a day and has been left up to 8 hrs. Kodi really wants to find his perfect match; someone who appreciates and enjoys a high energy chap, and loves to run around sniffing and adventure seeking, providing him with enrichment and exercise regularly.  He is up to date on all his vetting, and can’t wait to start his next adventure! April 21, 2025, 11:07 am

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