Sponsored by Dione Ferguson – in memory of 11.5 years with my soul dog Hazel, and the many dogs she helped me foster along the way.

 

Clyde is young pomeranian coming up for 1.5 years old, and is very much a puppy! Everything has been new for him from his harness and leash to making potties outside. He is often a two legged pooper, and has even done a handstand to pee a couple of times! LOL Patience is key while he is learning all the new things.
His eyes are the colour of caramels, his nose is super boopable, he has a lovely little smile and the cutest little head twists as you chat away to him.
He would absolutely benefit from dog training classes with his future family, because of what little life experience he has.
Another dog in the home to learn from, who matches Clyde’s play energy would be a bonus for him, but not a requirement for the right applicant.

Medically, Clyde does have luxating patella, graded 3. He had a dental done, and has no other medical concerns.

When it comes to house manners, if it is reachable – it must be for Clyde. Shoes, slippers, socks, foster mom’s pants pulled down from the bed?!?! He is very easily redirected to a toy without issue. It is important to keep an eye on him, or keep him contained within a safe space, especially while he is learning.

Clyde does not know any basic commands yet. He does know that putting on his harness and leash isn’t scary…he can now do stairs, both up and down…he has kept his belly band clean for a couple days – however we go out every 1-2 hours to go.
We are working really hard on housebreaking!!! An adopter should know he has just started learning these puppy skills. He is very eager to please.

Clyde is partially crate trained. He sleeps in his crate at night. He has his meals in the crate, so that he doesnt get distracted at meal times. He also is crated for riding in the car, for his own safety. He is not bothered being crated at these times.
However….crated because all the humans have gone out of the house, he sings the song of his ancestors until someone comes back. We have just discovered this – not sure if it is separation anxiety quite yet, as he has only been alone for 10 minutes, once, as of writing this.
He gets along fine with the house cat, who is about the same size as Clyde. He also does quite well with the 3 dogs in the home, ranging in size from 7 to 60 pounds.

Clyde has a fairly high energy, but can chill and play with a toy. He enjoys sitting outside and smelling the air, eyes often closed against the breeze. He loves his toys. He is amazing for grooming – which is a must for him or his coat will matt very badly. He hasn’t been a big barker, unless the neighbour dog is out…then there is no getting either of them to stop! Oh, and the one out of two big dogs at the groomers.

He would benefit from a fully fenced yard.
He has been learning to walk on a leash within ours. Because of the size of our yard, he is not given free roam outside. Clyde has shown a like for digging and is easily redirected.
At this time, given his initial reaction of barking when left alone, apartment, condo, townhouse living would NOT suit Clyde’s needs. He is best suited in a single home dwelling, where someone is home most of the time.

For more information, you may contact Dione (foster parent) at dione_ferguson@yahoo.com

**Adoptions within the province of Ontario only