Joel (20230828-01)

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION IN THE DOGS PROFILE, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE BEFORE EMAILING US WITH QUESTIONS. Our Volunteers use up valuable time answering questions, when the answers are readily available on our website. Our adoptions come with 30 days of free post-adoption support through Petcademy.org. We are a foster-based rescue. We do not have a facility. MEET & GREETS FOR DOGS IN ONTARIO WILL ONLY BE ARRANGED ONCE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION IS APPROVED. THANK YOU!!! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.niagaradogrescue.com/ or fill in our adoption application: https://niagaradogrescue.com/adoption-application.php Name: Joel (20230828-01) Age: 1year Weight: approx 50 lbs Gender: male Spayed/Neutered: yes Breed: Saint Bernard mix Colour: tri-colour Neck size (for collar): Chest circumference (for harness): 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: yes, older children recommended as he is shy at first Good with other dogs: yes Good with cats: yes Housetrained: yes, has the odd accident but is coming along very well with training Crate trained: in progress Energy level: medium Can be handled/touched: yes, but a little shy at first Barker: no Flight risk: possibly if spooked Food aggressive: no Current food: dry donated food Walks on leash: yes, in progress Leash reactive to people/dogs: no Rides well in the car: no Destructive: no Needs a home with a yard: preferred Needs a home with another dog: preferred, as he feels most comfortable around other dogs Can live in an apartment: no Backstory: Joel was brought to the shelter on June 2nd 2023 as an “owner surrender” with his mom and 2 sisters from a situation that was getting wildly out of control. A lady had called stating that her neighbour had dogs that constantly ran loose and puppies were being born every few months. She offered to bring in one mom dog and her puppies and get the remaining females spayed. Joel came in and was very unsure of the scary shelter. He was covered in dirt, feces, urine, and was very underweight. Joel’s ideal family would be very patient and loving family who will give him the time he needs to feel comfortable and not rush or force him into things he’s not comfortable with. Foster comments: Although timid at first, Joel is quick to come out of his shell and show his wonderful personality. He is a low-medium energy dog who feels most comfortable around another dog. He has learned to play with toys and enjoys snuggling on the couch and having his belly rubbed. Joel is currently working on his basic commands and is very eager to please. He is quick to settle in his crate and is now having very few accidents in the house. Joel has also made progress with leash walking and recall. He is currently living with a cat and if his future home has one as well, it would be best for it to be a dog savvy cat. The current cat hisses at him often and he will show his teeth to her, but they have both been making progress over the past little while.