Judith

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For Adoption: Judith! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Meet Judith! This little love bug has been blossoming since joining the PDR family. Judith is a 6yr old Cocker Spaniel who weighs 22lbs. She is a former puppy mill mom who is quickly learning to embrace her new life. Although she can be nervous in new situations and locations or with sudden movements and sounds, she has been excited to meet new friends and explore her new surroundings. Judith has been learning to appreciate having a penned-in area as her own secure space where she can hang out and relax. She's learned the routines of going in her crate for mealtimes, and when she needs some physical space away from her furry foster hosts. Judith is crated at nighttime and during the day while she is alone in the house. While she has learned to settle at night she can still be a bit fussy when left alone. It is crucial that Judith’s forever family continue to work on her confidence with being solo both for her own development, and to prevent the onset of any separation anxiety. Juith has not had any accidents in the house, although she is still learning to let us know it is time for a potty break. When getting used to her new home she should be given the option to go out frequently until she develops a routine and a way to show her new family she needs to be let out. Because she can be vocal while settling in her crate Judith would do best in a detached home rather than an apartment or condo setup. Judith has also been loving having casual outside time, so if she doesn’t have a yard of her own be prepared for long casual park trips to soak up the fresh air. Judith has been on a trip to the PDR vets and has been given a clean bill of health. She has been treated for fleas, ticks, and internal parasites, and has been given all of her age appropriate vaccinations. . When she first arrived in our care she was in heat, and because of this cannot be spayed for 3 months, and therefore her forever family must be able to bring her back to our vet in Cambridge in order to have her spay surgery completed. She is done with her heat now. Anyone interested in Judith needs to live within an hour of Cambridge to feasibly accommodate the drop off and pick up of her on the spay date. She will be adopted out on a contract that mandates the return for her spay. This little lady has done an excellent job of learning to walk on leash, and loves to sniff around new places, so her new family should be ready to help her explore the world. She has taken to rolling around in the grass outside and has been quite silly to watch as she flops about. She has only just started her journey of learning commands, and is beginning to learn to sit when told. Judith is a dog who aims to please, and has done great with positive reinforcement training. Her foster family believes she will pick up on training cues quickly. She’s a smart cookie with a bit of sass! Judith has done a great job of making friends, both human and canine. She loves to meet other dogs, although she may take a bit to warm up and engage in play. With people, she likes to press her body against their legs and have her ears and sides scratched. While she continues to build her confidence, introductions should be done in a controlled manner to keep her from being overwhelmed. As she gets more comfortable with another dog, Judith likes to goad them into play time. She has shown a bit of interest with toys but is still not quite sure about how to play with them. Having someone to help guide her through new experiences does wonders for her confidence and really lets her delightful personality shine. Judith has not met any small children yet, so it’s hard to predict how she would react. Because she is still learning to find her confidence, she would not be a good fit for a family with younger children. Older children, over the age of 10yrs, who will behave in predictable ways should not be an issue though. She also hasn’t met any cats yet, though she hasn’t shown any noticeable prey drive towards small animals out in the world. Judith has come so far in a few short weeks! From being a shy, unsure mill dog to being a silly affectionate cuddle bug. We are confident that with the right family she will continue to grow into a bubbly, stalwart companion. She has so much offer and her adventures are only just beginning! Name: Judith ID # PDR1399 Age: 6yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Cocker Spaniel Colours: red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

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