Mario (S. Korea) HZ♂

About

Hi, I'm Mario! Breed: Jindo Mix Age: 9 Months Gender: Male Weight: 31 lbs Highlight(s): Good with other dogs, friendly I may be young, but I've already overcome a big challenge in life. After a shelter in Korea closed due to financial difficulties, 16 dogs were scheduled for euthanasia. Thanks to an incredible rescue effort, every single one of us was saved—and I'm one of the lucky survivors now searching for my forever home. I'm a sweet and friendly boy who can be a little shy when meeting new people. If you're gentle and maybe have a treat or two, I'll warm up quickly. Before long, I'll be rolling over and showing you my belly, hoping for lots of rubs and affection. I absolutely love other dogs! I happily approach new canine friends of all sizes and often invite them to play. Whether it's making new friends at the park or having a play session at home, being around other dogs brings out my joyful, social side. I haven't met any cats yet, so I'm still a bit of a mystery in that department. What I do know is that I'm still very much a puppy at heart! I have plenty of energy and thrive when I have regular opportunities to play, explore, and burn off that puppy enthusiasm. I'm doing well with my walks and generally follow my handler nicely, although I can pull on the leash a little when I get excited. I'm also getting used to city life and learning that sudden noises and unexpected movements aren't so scary. Through it all, I've never shown any aggression. I don't guard my food or toys from people, but I do prefer a little personal space during mealtimes and may growl if other dogs approach while I'm eating. With thoughtful management and continued guidance, this is easy to respect and navigate. I haven't shown any signs of separation anxiety, though I may whine a bit when I'm in my crate because I'd much rather be close to my people. I sometimes bark to let you know I want something or to announce that visitors have arrived, but overall, I'm a happy and well-adjusted pup. I also don't have any tendency to escape. I'm about 90% housetrained and making great progress every day. What I'm really looking for is a family who will embrace my playful puppy spirit, continue helping me grow into the amazing dog I'm becoming, and shower me with the love I've been waiting for. In return, I'll give you endless loyalty, laughter, and lots of belly-up cuddles. Could I be the missing piece your family has been looking for? Love, Mario Energy Level: Full of puppy energy I get along with: Dogs: yes Cats: unsure Kids: unsure Fears: Unknown/none observed. Please be patient assisting me in my transition. Leash skills: Yes. Please be prepared to continue training. House trained: 90%. Please be prepared to help me learn where to go in my new home. Health notes: I will be 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. More information can be found on our website.

Shelter

Loved at Last Dog Rescue Society

LANGLEY, BC