UPDATE (July 2025). FIC has shared this wonderful update on Walter that we would like to share. Let's get this guy a home.

Hi everyone! I'm Walter, and I'm a Golden Doodle, about 4 years old! You may have seen me around, or maybe not. Animatch Dog Adoption sent me to Adoption *FIC a while ago, and I was put up for adoption. I haven't had many visitors, but at the same time, I had a lot of work to do to be a better canine citizen! 🙈

First of all, I'm still active; for me, spending 2-3 days just on the couch is a no-no! I like to go walking and exploring, go for adventures in the forest, play fetch, etc., so I'm looking for an active family! And it won’t be a problem for you; I learned to walk well on a leash during my time here😇

I'm also secretly a little clingy with my humans 😝 I say secretly, because I don't really show it, but you can see my tendency to be very clingy with those I know well🥰

I ask you … why is a beautiful dog like me -- a doodle that's so trendy these days --still up for adoption? Well, I'm telling you that no dog is perfect and some, including me, have had a difficult past. My past life is sketchy. I had the misfortune of being born when everyone wanted a dog (the pandemic). Here is the result; I have been passed around a few times.

My former family didn't know how to control my biggest flaw: my resource guarding. I protect my belongings (bones, food, etc.) but also what I consider important to me ... so a sofa, a car, etc. Really, I don't know why I act this way; but when you experience nothing but instability in your life, it affects you. Not to worry, the good people at FIC will help you along the way to avoid accidents. And believe me, I will work hard to make it work!!

On that note, I know my basic obedience, I'm very intelligent and enthusiastic! Okay, this is all a bit embarrassing, but sometimes I get too angry that I get carried away and I "hump"🫣 Okay, let's forget that detail!!!! Being a Doodle, I need to be groomed regularly to stay beautiful and unmatted!

So here I am waiting for my happily ever after. I'm a nice guy looking for a single person or a couple without children (16 years and older) who will devote themselves to my education and not abandon me again. I want to be the king of the house, so no pets! I dream of a home with a nice yard to stretch my legs!

Come on, fill out the form and let's go for a walk to get to know each other!

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Walter had the misfortune of being born (September 2021) when everyone felt they needed a dog – and of course anything “doodle” was prized.  From puppyhood on, his story is sketchy.  Animatch knows that he spent one week in his last home with a well-meaning family who had zero experience.  At least they found him a safe place to land, and surrendered him to Animatch

It was obvious that Walter needed more than we could provide him.  He was much too mouthy and had triggers that made him reactive.  Thankfully, *FIC came to the rescue and have been working hard to get Walter back on track and make up for a tumultuous past life.  He is learning that mouth contact is not the way to get attention and he is improving his social skills every day.

Walter possesses heart-stopping good looks and no doubt every one of his “families” thought that they had a new “best friend”.  However, it takes a lot of determination, patience, and work to transform a puppy into a good canine citizen.  Everyone knows that through a dog’s adolescence, you may always love them, but sometimes you don’t like them very much.  Walter required a lot of educating and sadly he received none.    

Virginie Forest and the students at FIC believe that he has the potential of being someone’s best friend although there is still work to do.  Whoever adopts Walter must understand that training does not end when they walk out the door of FIC; it must be part of his future and everyday life.  In addition to formal training, it can also be woven into daily life and all family members must be on board and of the same mind.  

Like all dogs, he can continue to learn and improve his behaviour indefinitely.  Continued guidance, training, and the right amount of exercise will reward you with a healthy and harmonious relationship with this handsome dog.  He definitely requires an experienced adult family who are ready to commit to helping him be all that he can be.  If you would like to adopt Walter, please fill in the Application Form.  

*Ecole de Formation des intervenants canins du Quebec

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