Abigail

For Adoption: Abigail!<br/><br/>Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle.<br/>We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows <br/>for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. <br/>To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/.<br/><br/>Sweet Abigail is the best way to describe this lovely 7 year old mini golden doodle. She weighs about 38 pounds and has beautiful curly red fur very much like a poodles which is basically non-shedding. She has a sweet, affectionate and quiet personality.<br/><br/>Abigail is a puppy mill momma that spent the first seven years of her life producing puppies. This has made Abigail skittish around people. However Abigail will overcome her hesitancy to get petted and will sit next to you and nudge you so that you’ll pet her. Abigail will bolt if approached too quickly and will hide under the dining room table but this has become less frequent the more she is around us, to the point that she sometimes gets underfoot. If she is approached slowly she will allow you to get hold of her collar and put her leash on. She will also take a treat from your hand if offered slowly. It will take some patience to get Abigail more comfortable around people approaching her.<br/><br/>For the reasons mentioned above Abigail will need a home where things are fairly quiet and routine. She cannot be in a home with a lot of comings and goings. Children over 10yrs are ok, as long as they are not too rowdy. The quick movements and noise would make Abigail very nervous.<br/><br/>Abigail really enjoys playing with her chew bones. She also enjoys carrying around her stuffed toy. She does not chew on it but rather carries it around like she might a puppy. <br/><br/>Abigail is starting to become more accustomed to strange noises and does not bolt as easily. She has become accustomed to the vacuum and other normal household sounds. Abigail must be in a securely fenced yard or on leash when outside as she is a flight risk due to her startling easily at strange noises.<br/><br/>Abigail has learned to walk on leash and is very good. She will occasionally lag behind if she feels insecure but will quickly speed up with a quick pop on the leash. She is interested when other dogs walk by and will try to approach to check it out. If the other dog barks or lunges she will back away. She does not shy away from people walking by and if they are close she will move a bit towards them to see if she can get some petting. Abigail’s exercise needs are minimal. A couple short walks (20 – 30 minutes each) a day is all she needs. She is a fairly laid back and quiet girl. In the house she is content to lie on the floor near you while you go about your business.<br/><br/>Abigail likes to snooze in one of the many dog beds scattered around. Abigail lives with three small dogs, a couple cats and a couple parrots. She shows no interest in the parrots. She will check out the cats and sniff them but then she usually walks away. So Abigail would be fine in a home with dog savvy cats. Abigail is not attached to any of her foster brothers nor is she inclined to want to play with them. She will run out with them and run around the yard for a minute but then she goes off and explores on her own. Therefore it would not be necessary for Abigail to have another dog in the house. <br/><br/>Abigail has mastered sleeping in her crate at night and will go in willing when it’s bedtime. You just need to open the crate door and she walks right in. She spends about 8 hours in her crate, during the night. Abigail will spend time in her crate during the day when we’re out. This is generally for only a couple hours. She is quiet and generally only lets out a few woofs when you come home and she wants to make sure you don’t forget to let her out. She rides in the vehicle on the back seat harnessed in. She does need some coaxing though to get in the car. She is a good car rider and settles down and snoozes or looks around. <br/><br/>Abigail is housebroken but she is not good at signalling she needs to go out. So we let her out on a regular schedule of every few hours along with our dogs. Since her UTI cleared up there have been no accidents in the house. Due to Abigail’s need for regular pee breaks and her not enjoying being left in her crate for longer periods of time it would be best for her in a home with a retired person/couple or someone who works from home regularly.<br/><br/>At times Abigail can be vocal, but overall she is a quiet dog. She usually only vocalizes when she is excited to see you after you’ve been away or if she sees something out the window. She quiets down quickly once the distraction has passed. She could pretty well live in any environment although a quiet neighbourhood would be best. The only living accommodations that would not be ideal would be high rise apartments.<br/><br/>Abigail eats well and is fed twice per day along with my other dogs. She eats kibble and has no problems finishing her meals when offered. Abigail shows no food aggression towards the other dogs or people. Abigail enjoys her treats and takes them gently when offered. Sometimes she will wait for you to put it on the floor before she takes it.<br/><br/>At this time Abigail has not had any formal training. She has not mastered any commands but knows her name and responds. She will follow the lead of the other dogs and when they are all let out she will follow them back in when they are called. Abigail will need to go to obedience classes to help her establish a good foundation in basic commands and this will also help her to build a bond with her person. Due to Abigail’s shy and reserved nature it will take patience and a calm quiet approach to teach her commands. <br/><br/>Abigail is a healthy, happy dog with no ongoing medical issues. When Abigail came to us she had some medical issues to deal with. She had the aforementioned UTI which was cleared up with antibiotics. She also had a couple mammary tumours, one was removed and the other biopsied but not removed. Both came back as benign and no further action needs to be taken. She has been dewormed, vaccinated and spayed. She was micro chipped when she arrived at PDR. Abigail also had a major dental which was broken into two sessions to clean and remove numerous teeth. <br/><br/>Abigail’s grooming needs require brushing weekly and a trim once every four to six weeks to keep her coat clean and mat free. It is also prudent to check her ears regularly to make sure she does not have overgrown hair in her ears which could lead to ear infections. She has been groomed and does well being bathed, groomed and having her nails trimmed. The only part she is not too fond of is being blow dried. <br/><br/>If you have a quiet, routine oriented home and are looking for a sweet, affectionate, laid back companion Abigail may just be your girl. <br/><br/><br/><br/>Name: Abigail<br/><br/>ID # PDR1492<br/><br/>Age: 7yrs<br/><br/>Gender: female<br/><br/>Spayed: yes<br/><br/>UTD vaccines: yes<br/><br/>Breed: Mini Goldendoodle<br/><br/>Colours: apricot<br/><br/>Coat length: med<br/><br/>House trained: yes<br/><br/>Special needs: no<br/><br/>OK with kids: older<br/><br/>OK with cats: yes<br/><br/>Ok with dogs: yes <br/><br/>Status: adoptable<br/><br/>Microchip: yes<br/><br/>Size: medium<br/><br/>Location: Listowel<br/><br/>Adoption fee: $700

For Adoption: Abigail!

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/.

Sweet Abigail is the best way to describe this lovely 7 year old mini golden doodle. She weighs about 38 pounds and has beautiful curly red fur very much like a poodles which is basically non-shedding. She has a sweet, affectionate and quiet personality.

Abigail is a puppy mill momma that spent the first seven years of her life producing puppies. This has made Abigail skittish around people. However Abigail will overcome her hesitancy to get petted and will

For Adoption: Abigail!

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/.

Sweet Abigail is the best way to describe this lovely 7 year old mini golden doodle. She weighs about 38 pounds and has beautiful curly red fur very much like a poodles which is basically non-shedding. She has a sweet, affectionate and quiet personality.

Abigail is a puppy mill momma that spent the first seven years of her life producing puppies. This has made Abigail skittish around people. However Abigail will overcome her hesitancy to get petted and will sit next to you and nudge you so that you’ll pet her. Abigail will bolt if approached too quickly and will hide under the dining room table but this has become less frequent the more she is around us, to the point that she sometimes gets underfoot. If she is approached slowly she will allow you to get hold of her collar and put her leash on. She will also take a treat from your hand if offered