Trigger Boxer & Labrador Retriever Mix Casselman, ON

Age? 7 Breed? Whippet/Lab X Suitable for which type of housing? (House, townhome, apartment?) House Is your dog good with other dogs? small and calm dogs Is your dog good with cats? N/A Is your dog good with kids? Likely no, he can be too excited at first meeting Is your dog house trained? yes Is your dog crate trained? yes, he is comfortable going into his crate and sleeps in there at night Does your dog have any special needs? SLO disease, requires salmon oil and vitamin e every day Does your dog have any or display any aggression? (Toys, food or people?) sometimes with other dogs, likely bigger ones Is your dog playful? he loves to play fetch, and likes to search for his food Does your dog like to snuggle? no Does your dog know basic commands? (Sit, stay...) yes: sit, down, stay, paw Does your dog know any special tricks? no Does your dog like to go on walks? yes. he can also go on jogs up to 10km Does your dog have any fears? sudden movements and loud noises Does your dog have any unique traits that you have noticed whether in personality or physically? He can be very anxious and likes to receive a lot of attention and to please. He may get jealous if not given sufficient attention. Due to his SLO disease, it is likely best to have him wear boots for longer walks / jogs on harder surfaces to prevent damages to his paw. What are the three first words that come to mind when you think of your dog? smart, anxious, quiet In a short paragraph, please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog. Trigger is a very smart and well-trained dog. He can learn routines quickly once he trusts his owner. However he can be very anxious and may take some time to get comfortable with a new owner, during which time he can be seeking a lot of attention but avoidant and easily scared at the same time, so it is important to be patient with him at first. He is very sensitive to sudden movement or sounds, and may bark once or twice when he is spooked, otherwise a very quiet dog. Although he is very comfortable lounging around in the house, he also has the capacity for some intense exercise, so some jogging and / or game of fetch with a stick is recommended, otherwise he does not like to play with toys and would rather be petted for interaction. He likes attention and would go to you for it, but does not like to snuggle so it’s best not to hug him too much but give him a lot of petting throughout the day once he is settled in.