Canelo
- Puppy
- Male
- Medium
- Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
- German Shepherd Dog
Canelo
Current Location
Bakersfield, CA
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Canelo's Compatibility
This pet has good compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has good compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
Adoption Fee
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Canelo's Story
Meet Canelo - The Puppy Who's Already Done His Homework!What if you could adopt a seven-month-old puppy who's already potty trained, kennel trained, not destructive, listens well, and learned to walk on a leash in just 15 minutes?<br/><br/>Meet Canelo!<br/><br/>Canelo is a handsome Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, and Chihuahua mix. That's a whole lot of intelligence packed into one adorable puppy!<br/><br/>And this boy is SMART.<br/><br/>How smart? We put a leash on him, and within 15 minutes, he was already figuring out how to walk nicely beside us. He's still practicing, but his ability to learn so quickly tells us he's going to make someone an incredible companion.<br/><br/>He's affectionate, gentle, submissive, and eager to please. And unlike many puppies his age, Canelo has already learned how to live in a home without destroying it!<br/><br/>The Puppy Who's Already Done His HomeworkOne of the biggest advantages of adopting Canelo? You're not starting from scratch!<br/><br/>At just eight months old, he's already mastered many of the things new puppy owners spend months teaching.<br/><br/>Potty trained - He already knows his bathroom routine.<br/><br/>Kennel trained - He's comfortable in his kennel and accustomed to having his own space.<br/><br/>Not destructive - He doesn't make a habit of turning furniture and household belongings into chew toys.<br/><br/>Leash training - He learned the basics in just 15 minutes and improves with every walk.<br/><br/>Excellent listener - Attentive, responsive, and eager to learn.<br/><br/>Polite with treats - He patiently waits instead of snatching.<br/><br/>Cat friendly - Gets along with feline friends.<br/><br/>Dog friendly - Does well with dogs of all sizes when he's comfortable.<br/><br/>Sweet and submissive - A gentle boy who benefits from patience and reassurance.<br/><br/>Of course, he's still a puppy! He'll need continued training, exercise, enrichment, and opportunities to experience new things.<br/><br/>But the foundation? It's already there.<br/><br/>A Gentle Soul Learning to Be BraveNow, here's something important we've recently learned about Canelo.<br/><br/>We took him to his first adoption meet-and-greet, and he did wonderfully meeting the new people!<br/><br/>But when he was introduced to the family's two female German Shepherds, he became overwhelmed.<br/><br/>Two unfamiliar dogs were simply too much for him all at once.<br/><br/>And here's what we want his future family to understand:<br/><br/>Canelo wasn't trying to be mean. He was trying to tell them he needed a little space.<br/><br/>When he feels overwhelmed by unfamiliar dogs, he can become fearful and react
Meet Canelo - The Puppy Who's Already Done His Homework!What if you could adopt a seven-month-old puppy who's already potty trained, kennel trained, not destructive, listens well, and learned to walk on a leash in just 15 minutes?
Meet Canelo!
Canelo is a handsome Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, and Chihuahua mix. That's a whole lot of intelligence packed into one adorable puppy!
And this boy is SMART.
How smart? We put a leash on him, and within 15 minutes, he was already figuring out how to walk nicely beside us. He's still practicing, but his ability to learn so quickly tells us he's going to make someone an incredible companion.
He's affectionate, gentle, submissive, and eager to please. And unlike many puppies his age, Canelo has already learned how to live in a home without destroying it!
The Puppy Who's Already Done His HomeworkOne of the biggest advantages of adopting Canelo? You're not starting from scratch!
At just eight months o
Meet Canelo - The Puppy Who's Already Done His Homework!What if you could adopt a seven-month-old puppy who's already potty trained, kennel trained, not destructive, listens well, and learned to walk on a leash in just 15 minutes?
Meet Canelo!
Canelo is a handsome Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, and Chihuahua mix. That's a whole lot of intelligence packed into one adorable puppy!
And this boy is SMART.
How smart? We put a leash on him, and within 15 minutes, he was already figuring out how to walk nicely beside us. He's still practicing, but his ability to learn so quickly tells us he's going to make someone an incredible companion.
He's affectionate, gentle, submissive, and eager to please. And unlike many puppies his age, Canelo has already learned how to live in a home without destroying it!
The Puppy Who's Already Done His HomeworkOne of the biggest advantages of adopting Canelo? You're not starting from scratch!
At just eight months old, he's already mastered many of the things new puppy owners spend months teaching.
Potty trained - He already knows his bathroom routine.
Kennel trained - He's comfortable in his kennel and accustomed to having his own space.
Not destructive - He doesn't make a habit of turning furniture and household belongings into chew toys.
Leash training - He learned the
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How To Adopt
Canelo is from Mutts and Runts Rescue
[Bakersfield, CA]
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