Wisky

Meet Wisky, a Talented, Active, and Affectionate Boy! 🐾<br/>Breed: Corgi Date of Birth: December 15, 2021<br/>This young boy has made incredible progress and is now ready to find a committed, experienced home that will continue helping him thrive.<br/>________________________________________<br/>His Journey & Progress<br/>When he first came into care, there were several challenges to work through:<br/>• Not house-trained and marking indoors<br/>• Could not be handled (no brushing, bathing, nail trims; his nails were severely overgrown)<br/>• No basic obedience<br/>• Would run off with no recall<br/>• Prey drive toward small animals<br/>• Resource guarding toward other dogs (food and toys)<br/>• Two redirected bites toward a human (as previously discussed)<br/>• Demand barking when he wants something — he definitely enjoys being the center of attention <br/>• Aversion to chicken, can cause allergies so another protein is advised<br/>Where He Is Now<br/>With time, patience, and training, he has progressed beautifully:<br/>• Fully house-trained<br/>• Can now be brushed, bathed, blow-dried, and have his nails trimmed (clipper or Dremel) once trust is established<br/>• Still uncomfortable being picked up or with certain veterinary handling, but manageable with proper support (I assist during vet visits)<br/>• Knows many commands: sit, down, roll over, paw, spin, play dead, and understands leash cues<br/>• Excellent recall<br/>• Extremely intelligent and eager to learn<br/>Prey drive is still present, and resource guarding with other dogs remains for food and toys, so he would do best as an only dog or with very experienced management.<br/>________________________________________<br/>His Strengths & What Makes Him Special <br/>This boy is an incredible athlete and partner for someone active!<br/>• Runs in canicross/traction (has his own pulling harness)<br/>• Competes in agility and is a beginner, but in class training he’s at the Master/Advanced level<br/>• Participates in sprint competitions — and absolutely shines!<br/>• Loves swimming (even if his little back end doesn’t always keep up )<br/>• Does canine fitness exercises and is in great physical condition<br/>• Has an excellent nose and could excel in scent detection work<br/>• Extremely food motivated (maybe a little too motivated — keep treats out of reach! )<br/>• Very smart and learns tricks quickly<br/>• Loves car rides<br/>• A big cuddle bug — loves belly rubs and will roll onto his back<br/>• Adores people<br/>He truly bonds deeply with his person. However, he does not like being picked up unless trust has been established. He needs someone who respects his boundaries and allows him to build confidence at his pace.<br/>________________________________________<br/>Ideal Home<br/>He would thrive with:<br/>• An experienced, confident handler<br/>• An active lifestyle (sports, running, agility, scent work, etc.)<br/>• A structured environment<br/>• No small animals<br/>• Ideally as the only dog<br/>• Someone who understands resource guarding and prey drive<br/>He is healthy, athletic, affectionate, and incredibly driven. In the right home, he will be an outstanding sport partner and a loving, loyal companion.<br/><br/>Voici Wisky, un garçon talentueux, actif et affectueux ! 🐾<br/>Race : Corgi Date de naissance : 15 décembre 2021<br/>Ce jeune garçon a fait des progrès incroyables et est maintenant prêt à trouver une famille engagée et expérimentée qui continuera à l’aider à s’épanouir.<br/>________________________________________<br/>Son parcours et son évolution<br/>Lorsqu’il est arrivé en prise en charge, plusieurs défis devaient être travaillés :<br/>• Pas propre dans la maison et marquage intérieur<br/>• Aucune manipulation possible (ni brossage, ni bain, ni coupe de griffes — ses griffes étaient très longues)<br/>• Aucune obéissance de base<br/>• Fugues, aucun rappel<br/>• Instinct de prédation envers les petits animaux<br/>• Protection de ressources envers les autres chiens (nourriture et jouets)<br/>• Deux morsures par redirection envers un humain (tel que discuté)<br/>• Jappements de demande lorsqu’il veut quelque chose — il aime être le centre de l’attention<br/>• Intolérance au poulet pouvant provoquer des allergies, une autre protéine est recommandée<br/>________________________________________<br/>Où il en est maintenant<br/>Avec du temps, de la patience et de l’entraînement, il a fait d’énormes progrès :<br/>• Propreté acquise<br/>• Se laisse maintenant brosser, laver, sécher et couper les griffes (coupe-griffes ou Dremel) lorsque la confiance est établie<br/>• Toujours inconfortable lorsqu’on le prend dans les bras ou lors de certaines manipulations vétérinaires, mais cela se gère avec un bon accompagnement (j’assiste lors des visites)<br/>• Connaît plusieurs commandes : assis, couché, roule, donne la patte, spin, fait le mort et comprend bien la marche en laisse<br/>• Excellent rappel<br/>• Extrêmement intelligent et avide d’apprendre<br/>L’instinct de prédation est toujours présent, et la protection de ressources avec les autres chiens demeure pour la nourriture et les jouets. Il serait donc préférable comme chien unique ou dans un foyer avec une gestion très expérimentée.<br/>________________________________________<br/>Ses forces et ce qui le rend spécial ✨<br/>Wisky est un athlète incroyable et un partenaire idéal pour une personne active !<br/>• Pratique le canicross / traction (il a son propre harnais de traction)<br/>• Il participe à des compétitions d’agilité et est débutant, mais en cours d’entraînement, il est au niveau Maître/Avancé.<br/>• Participe à des compétitions de sprint — et il excelle !<br/>• Adore nager (même si son petit derrière ne suit pas toujours 😄)<br/>• Fait du fitness canin et est en excellente condition physique<br/>• Possède un excellent flair et pourrait performer en détection d’odeurs<br/>• Très motivé par la nourriture (même un peu trop — gardez les friandises hors de portée !)<br/>• Très intelligent et apprend les tours rapidement<br/>• Adore les promenades en voiture<br/>• Grand colleux — il adore les gratouilles sur le bedon et se roule sur le dos<br/>• Aime beaucoup les gens<br/>Il crée un lien très fort avec sa personne. Toutefois, il n’aime pas être pris dans les bras sans avoir développé une relation de confiance. Il a besoin d’une personne qui respecte ses limites et lui laisse le temps de gagner en confiance à son rythme.<br/>________________________________________<br/>Famille idéale<br/>Il s’épanouirait avec :<br/>• Un gardien expérimenté et confiant<br/>• Un mode de vie actif (sports canins, course, agilité, détection, etc.)<br/>• Un environnement structuré<br/>• Aucun petit animal<br/>• Idéalement comme chien unique<br/>• Une personne qui comprend la protection de ressources et l’instinct de prédation<br/>Wisky est en santé, athlétique, affectueux et extrêmement motivé. Dans le bon foyer, il sera un partenaire sportif exceptionnel et un compagnon loyal et aimant. 🐶💙

Meet Wisky, a Talented, Active, and Affectionate Boy! 🐾
Breed: Corgi Date of Birth: December 15, 2021
This young boy has made incredible progress and is now ready to find a committed, experienced home that will continue helping him thrive.
________________________________________
His Journey & Progress
When he first came into care, there were several challenges to work through:
• Not house-trained and marking indoors
• Could not be handled (no brushing, bathing, nail trims; his nails were severely overgrown)
• No basic obedience
• Would run off with no recall
• Prey drive toward small animals
• Resource guarding toward other dogs (food and toys)
• Two redirected bites toward a human (as previously discussed)
• Demand barking when he wants something — he definitely enjoys being the center of attention
• Aversion to chicken, can cause allergies so another protein is advised
Where He Is Now
With time, patience, and training, he has progressed beautifully:
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Meet Wisky, a Talented, Active, and Affectionate Boy! 🐾
Breed: Corgi Date of Birth: December 15, 2021
This young boy has made incredible progress and is now ready to find a committed, experienced home that will continue helping him thrive.
________________________________________
His Journey & Progress
When he first came into care, there were several challenges to work through:
• Not house-trained and marking indoors
• Could not be handled (no brushing, bathing, nail trims; his nails were severely overgrown)
• No basic obedience
• Would run off with no recall
• Prey drive toward small animals
• Resource guarding toward other dogs (food and toys)
• Two redirected bites toward a human (as previously discussed)
• Demand barking when he wants something — he definitely enjoys being the center of attention
• Aversion to chicken, can cause allergies so another protein is advised
Where He Is Now
With time, patience, and training, he has progressed beautifully:
• Fully house-trained
• Can now be brushed, bathed, blow-dried, and have his nails trimmed (clipper or Dremel) once trust is established
• Still uncomfortable being picked up or with certain veterinary handling, but manageable with proper support (I assist during vet visits)
• Knows many commands: sit, down, roll over, paw, spin, play dead, and understands leash cues
• Excellent recal