hello! I'm Cola
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Cola
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Mixed breed
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5 years
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Male
I'm a hart+ dog! For
information about the hart+ program, please review the hart+ adoption
process.
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Weight: 26 lbs
Energy: High.
Children: Not recommended though
older children who can understand his needs may be a
possibility.
Dogs: Older, well-balanced dog(s) only as he
can be very reactive to new dogs if not properly (and very slowly)
introduced.
Cats: No.
Other Notes: Prior experience with dogs with
behaviour issues is recommended.
About me: Hi, I'm Cola! Please be sure to
read the behaviour notes on me below. I've come so far in my little
life! I'm a super smart little dude, who is clicker trained and
highly motivated by food, balls, and praise. I'm a super lovable
guy who wants nothing more than to please my people. Are you the
home who's up for helping me be the best dog possible?
Behaviour notes:
I'm a hart+ dog! For information about the hart+ program,
please review the hart+ adoption
process.
Cola has been in hart's care for a significant amount of time.
He is a refugee of Ontario's Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). It
was believed that Cola had a non-specific high level of aggression,
but with the assistance of hart's partner-kennels, trainers, and
hart's amazing foster families, Cola's aggression is now thought to
be a learned coping mechanism to help him deal with unfamiliar
people, places, and dogs. He's worked very hard to overcome his
issues and today, Cola is a different dog. Though he's made
remarkable progress since becoming an Albertan, certain behaviours
that Cola exhibits will always need to be understood and respected.
These include:
- Prey-driven and reactive behaviour. Cola is not a candidate for
off-leash outings and parks.
- Resource-guarding behaviour. This includes food and those he
deems are his people. He has adversely reacted to strangers in
certain situations, and lunged or bitten likely because of past
experiences that have instilled fear and anxiety. On recommendation
from behaviourists, he has been muzzle-trained while in
public.
Through it all, Cola remains very affectionate with people and
will make a loving dog for someone who will ensure he progresses
with his training and will provide rules and boundaries.
Health notes: Cola came into hart's care
in great condition and has maintained a high level of health
throughout his stay. There have been no medical concerns with Cola.
He is neutered, microchipped and has his DACPP, Bordatella and
Rabies vaccinations up to date.
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