GENDER: Male
AGE: 2 years old
SIZE/WEIGHT: 25kg (approx. 63lbs), Medium
HISTORY: Rescued homeless, hungry, wandering around a dump in search of food.
TEMPERAMENT: Calm and sweet, super smart, good mental exercise would also be good for Koda along with physical running, jogging, biking, hiking, walking.
PERSONALITY: Relaxed and happy, with occasional playful bursts! Koda is super loving and needs a home where he can be taught rules, doorway etiquette, boundaries, basic training. We recommend conditioning to a crate by only feeding him in it and having him in short periods of time after exercise. He is adventurous, independent, outgoing, confident, loving and shy around new people.
SOCIALIZATION: Great with other dogs, seems okay with cats (limited exposure), loves people and belly rubs! Can be a little nervous around some men and children so ongoing socialization would be best.
PET NEEDS/BEHAVIOURAL: An experienced pet owner would be best. Walks well on leash, afraid if grab his collar, hence, best no children. Gentle, positive reinforcement training is best. Good recall off-leash, loves hiking.
BEST MATCH: Someone who wants a quiet, loving companion at home and a buddy to join them on all their dog-friendly adventures! Reward-based training, good leadership skills setting rules and boundaries. Someone with active lifestyle and quiet home life the rest of the time. An adopter who understands Koda had never had a home and is sometimes afraid of new things so needs to get out more into the world and experience new things. Another balanced dog in the household would be wonderful too, or friends with dogs and places to take him run and play. Huskies love running and playing with other dogs their size, then enjoying a comfy dog bed in the living room.