SCOUT (Courtesy Post) Abbotsford

THIS IS A COURTESY POST. PLEASE CONTACT THE PERSON OR GROUP LISTED BELOW. THIS IS NOT A LOVED AT LAST DOG. Please do NOT submit an application through LALDR. We have no further info on this dog.Please contact: Taylor at [email protected] or 778-344-5253 for more info or to adopt.Hi, I'm Scout and here is some info about me:Breed: Spaniel mix (sister's DNA test showed mix of Cocker Spaniel, Chihuahua, Pitbull, and Poodle)Age: 5 yrsGender: MaleWeight: 37 poundsHighlights: loving, smart, shy/timid, excitableI love being outdoors and would be thrilled to be your adventure buddy.Originally my family rescued/adopted me in 2021 from Texas when I was 5 months old. Since then the uneasy decision to rehome me is being made due to young children coming into the picture. My family is growing, but I don't seem to do well with the wee ones. Perhaps it is their quick movement and noises. I would be best suited to a home with adults or one that has older (9 yrs or older) children.When inside, I love being a couch potato, but once outside, I enjoy being able to run around and play.I do bark at people and dogs I don't know. Never have bitten or attacked anyone. The barking seems to be fear/excitement/need to build my confidence. I do great with people & dogs I know. Usually after a few visits with the same people or dogs though, I am friends and want to play. It is just upon initial first visits with someone new I bark. Being a bit timid, I just need time to adjust. I will stop barking quickly after. I also do well listening to commands. It would be great if you would help me get past the immediate reactivity of first meets. I think helping me feel safe would go a long way in that.I have good skills, as I am house broken and have been crate trained. I can also stay out of my crate when leaving the house without issues. I know all the basic commands and some tricks.I am a loving boy, who also happens to be pretty smart, if I do say so myself.With my incredible eager heart, I'd love going on hikes and camping with you. Ready for our adventures to start?Energy Level: moderate (with moments of lows and highs)I get along with:Dogs: yes.Cats: noKids: Owner states yes, but no videos. Older kids only.Fears: none observed, reservations on first meets. Please be patient assisting me in my transition.Training:Leash skills: yes. Please be prepared to continue training.House trained: Yes. Please help me learn where to go in my new home.Health notes: I have no known allergies and eat Canadian naturals food.I have been neutered & vaccinated.There is a nominal rehoming fee of $100.THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING. LALDR HAS NO FURTHER INFO ON THIS DOG.For more info or to adopt, please contact: Taylor at [email protected] or 778-344-5253.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.