BASTIAN - Local (Rupert), yo
VizslaHôla. My name is BASTIAN and here is a little info about me: Breed: Viszla/Boxer mix Age: 1 yr Gender: male Weight: 49 lbs Height: 20 in... show more
Hôla. My name is BASTIAN and here is a little info about me: Breed: Viszla/Boxer mix Age: 1 yr Gender: male Weight: 49 lbs Height: 20 in Highlight(s): social butterfly, wonderful on leash, intelligent, confident calmness Update: I am settling in very well here and according to my foster turning into quite a lovely gentleman. There will be videos soon highlighting my command of obedience skills which I am picking up very quickly, if I do say so myself. My foster actually said "It’s quite impressive!" I have adapted quickly to family rhythms and my anxiousness is dissipating. I've become much more relaxed and less high strung. With a regular routine and boundaries, and some constant human companionship to share, I'm turning out to be less energy demanding than they initially pegged me for. So, I will work out terrific for some lucky family. Am I not just the most handsome GQ dog you've ever seen? Well, I have personality to go with my looks too. Rescued in the Fall of 2022 by a university student in Mexico, I was in bad shape, due to dehydration, malnutrition and flat out exhaustion. I was found on a dangerously busy street, where I had been wandering for days, seemingly lost. But my rescuer readily took care of that by giving me great care. She noticed I seemed familiar with a home environment, so I may have been dumped. A vet visit in November 2022 gave me A1 marks for health. She is unable to continue caring for me though, so wants to find me a great home in Canada. Want a superb dog on leash (easily corrected), you found him. I have a calm indifference to passing by people and other dogs. When there is interaction, it is with a confident and friendly demeanour. I was spending 2 days a week at a local pet daycare and lovingly referred to as “Mr. Popular”, as all the other dogs would gravitate towards me for playtime and affection. So, I am very social with other dogs. https://youtu.be/LpbGjlY-eeU, https://youtu.be/sOaLs9nqjvA. I have even spent time in a household with cats and small kids. I enjoy playing a casual game of fetch (who doesn't?) I know a couple commands too, like sit and shaking a paw. I am a pro at riding in vehicles. Generally good with off leash recall, but of course, I will need to bond with and relearn it with my new person before attempting this. I'm a smart guy though, so shouldn't be hard. Food motivation works well for me too. I'm a fast learner. I really need a solid long daily walk/run/play/fetch session to take the edge off. A couple hours a day works well. Doggie daycare works good too. I'm never rambunctious, just have a solid energy level. Not much of a barker, maybe if there is commotion, I'll let out a bark or two, but I am easily shushed. Being one who enjoys following you around, if you move to another room, I will follow and resettle. I do bond pretty good, so may get a tad anxious if you leave and want to go with you. Training to build up my comfort level on this would help. Likely just learning my new home boundaries and getting into a routine should help relax me fine. I would love most any home... one with an active family, one with other dogs or kids or cats (supervised yet with a bit more training) or all the above. It's all fine with me. Maybe best kids are at least 8-9 years old, as I am not always aware of my size. Here I am with a small child: https://youtu.be/tK2LzTyLKK0. And now with a. kitty: https://youtu.be/NMBkr5txVhI. Food trumps a cat any day. I hear there are plenty of things for a dog to enjoy in Canada. I certainly enjoy exploring. I hope to experience fun times with you soon. C'mon, tell me you can't turn down my good looks and charming personality. Videos on the way. Energy Level: moderate high to high. I get along with: Dogs: yes Cats: yes Kids: yes Fears: none observed. Please be patient assisting me in my transition. Training: yes and some basic obedience training too. Leash skills: yes. Please be prepared to continue training. House trained: Yes. Please be prepared to help me learn where to go in my new home. Health notes: I have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. My adoption fee is $800.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. This includes my transportation to Canada, if I am able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver. Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue. Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live. Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems. Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you. While most dogs find escorting passengers flying directly to Vancouver, some will find flights through Toronto or Montreal. In that case, additional fees will apply to fly your dog to Vancouver by cargo. Unaccompanied cargo costs within Canada range from $350 - $550 depending on the size of the dog. LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs. The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs. Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. 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