Howard
Reference Number: 37345
Background: Lost
Breed: Large Cross Breed
Gender: Male
DOB: 29/6/2026
Weight: 6kg
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $450
Requirements:
Must meet all family members in the home
Open to meet kids (any age)
Ongoing training & socialisation
Puppy classes
Meet Howard,
Howard, or Howie as we like to call him, is a sweet little guy with a surprisingly chilled-out temperament (for a puppy). He loves being carried, is very focused on his handler and has already worked out that offering a sit wherever he goes is a great way to earn himself a treat! He’s a clever little student who enjoys training, but is equally happy curling up for a peaceful snooze in his kennel. Howie doesn’t mind being around other dogs, although he can be a little whiney while he figures things out, and he’s just starting to discover how much fun soft toys can be. With his gentle nature, love of learning and easy-going personality, Howard has all the makings of a very good boy!
Considerations:
Howie would love a yard, with high secure fencing, so that he can play in it safely. He dreams of a home with toys - lots of toys! As well as daily exercise/walks to keep his body physically fit & his mind mentally fit. Treat/food puzzles are a great way of keeping active puppy minds engaged!
Howie is starting to explore his surrounds & is growing in confidence each & every day. However, it would be a wise move to invest in a crate & start crate training. This type of training is not only a highly valuable skill to have but is a great skill for any dog to learn and know.
Howie should be enrolled into puppy training classes as soon as he is adopted. These classes & training will set him up for life and will allow him to learn social skills & etiquette, as well as define his manners. These classes & training will also teach him how to appropriately interact with other animals & people. These training classes will also assist his new owner, as they can both learn new skills together.
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Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.