ALEX

**APPLY ONLINE AT MUTTSDOGRESCUE.CA** If you’re looking for a superstar companion to join your family, look no further than our boy Alex! Alex is a three-year-old mutt from Mexico. He was found outside the shelter, alongside his sister, scared and dehydrated. Our pals at The Dog-Go Project Mexico took Alex and his sister in and nursed them back to health. Alex has already acclimated nicely to his new life in Canada, and he’s ready to find his new sidekick! Despite the big changes that Alex has faced these the past few months, it’s safe to say he is a pretty relaxed guy! He is down for just about any activity: long walks, short walks, naps, wrestling with his foster sister, carrying toys around in his mouth, cuddling … the list goes on! His fosters have described him as a great companion who brings a calm energy with him everywhere he goes! Alex is being fostered in the city and is already an accomplished public transit traveler (he’s been known to fall asleep while riding the train, too!). He is a naturally curious fellow, spending lots of time sniffing his surroundings. Alex is very polite when meeting new people, albeit a little shy. He does warm up quickly to pets, but is much more interested in the environment around him! At home, he prefers to be in the company of his fosters (or foster dog sibling) and likes to follow them around. As he’s become more settled, however, he’s starting to understand that sometimes a little space is a good thing, and has occasionally opted to hang in the hallway outside of his foster’s office. Alex, however, will never turn down an opportunity for affection! He loves a good round of pets or ear scratches, and is especially tickled when you leave a space for him beside you on the couch! Given Alex’s calm and adaptive personality, he’d be the perfect buddy for just about anyone! He has really enjoyed cohabitating with another dog (they play together wonderfully, and he often tries to cuddle with her!), but would also do well as a solo pup. While with his foster, he’s met one younger child. Alex was calm, much the same way as he is when meeting new adults, so a home with children would also be a welcome spot for Alex to land! The only place he may not thrive is a condo: Alex likes to sing the song of his people. He strongly dislikes the crate and takes about 20-40 minutes to settle. His fosters have recently altered their crate training approach and this seems to be working wonders! Alex has now been sleeping on a dog bed, outside of his crate, and will sleep through the night until his fosters wake up. He still eats his meals and practices settling in his crate (30 minutes, three times per day), with the door open. He is fully crated when left alone, and he does settle, though he is persistent with his barking if he wakes up while still crated. Outside of the crate, he hasn’t barked at all! As far as basic obedience goes, Alex took some time to learn “sit”, but now that he’s got that trick down, he’s graduated to more advanced skills, such as “stay” and “come.” Oddly enough, he responds very well to “Oi!” or kissing sounds! Apart from one accident on his first night, (very likely due to post-flight jitters), Alex is perfectly potty trained. Alex is neutered, microchipped and up to date with his vaccines. He received a clean bill of health during his last check-up, though the vet did think he has a stiff hip (this has yet to be confirmed and will be further explored with our vet team). Alex has settled very nicely into his life as a new Canadian mutt – if you’re looking for the perfect pal to enjoy summer walks and afternoon picnics, then Alex is the boy for you! SOCIABILITY: Humans (adults and kids) and dogs; not cat tested ENERGY: Medium QUIRKS: If you scratch his bum, he stomps and backs into you! TRAINING NEEDS: Continued basic obedience, leash skills, crate training MEDICAL NEEDS: None WEIGHT: 28lbs FOSTER LOCATION: East York