Here comes LINO! This adorable pup has been adapting to life in Canada. He has a calm & gentle demeanor but that doesn’t mean he’s not up for a little fun. He loves zooming around as much as the next guy — he is still a puppy after all.

LINO is currently enjoying a packed schedule with a few quality walks a day sprinkled into his agenda that’s otherwise filled with equal-parts naps & chomping on a chew toy. Getting used to his new life was a big adjustment! He’s been spending his time in foster care learning basic commands, how to walk on a leash & ask to go outside, and his biggest lesson so far: how to go up & down stairs! He was terrified at first but now isn’t even fazed by them. 10/10 brave boy.

With other dogs, LINO can be a little timid at first, but warms up quickly and will even start playing once he feels comfortable. We think he could do well as a second dog to a calm companion, but he could also do just fine as a solo dog. LINO hasn’t met kids or cats yet, so we can’t speak to how he’d do in either situation. Due to his calm & gentle personality, he’d likely be fine with dog-savvy kids. He has passed cats on the street and didn’t bat an eye, though he shows some prey drive with squirrels & birds.

One thing about LINO is he has a few fears. His biggest (even scarier than stairs) is being left alone and has been showing separation anxiety in foster care. Left in his crate he will occasionally bark or whine, which means he is likely not suited to a home that shares a wall with neighbours. His new home will want to continue working through his crate training. He is also spooked by loud noises, so likely would not thrive in noisy, downtown environments.

LINO is almost as smart as he is cute as a button. He’s already learning all the new tricks like a pro. Want a little LINO in your life? Apply to adopt him!

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