Kosmo

Adoption Profile

Background

Kosmo came from NWT SPCA and was transferred to Snow Dog Society. He made the journey south on a flight from Yellowknife to BC to start his new chapter.

Description

Kosmo is a very sweet and affectionate young dog who loves being around people. He enjoys attention and will happily sit beside you for long head scratches. He forms strong bonds with his people and will likely become your little shadow around the house.

He has a calm and quiet nature indoors. Kosmo understands when it is time to play and when it is time to relax, and will patiently lie at your feet while you work.

Kosmo is very food motivated and already knows several commands including sit, paw, and down. Because he loves food so much, he sometimes checks for treats first before responding to commands, but this also makes him a great candidate for continued training.

He enjoys toys and playing ball, although he prefers being chased rather than returning the ball. He also loves chew sticks and has not shown any destructive behaviour in the home.

🐾 Dog Friendly

Yes / Learning
Kosmo can be excitable when first meeting other dogs and may try to mount them. He responds well to correction from confident dogs and can learn boundaries quickly. He previously met an older female Husky and learned quickly to leave her alone after she set clear limits.

🐱 Cat Friendly / Prey Drive

Unknown with cats. Kosmo has a strong prey drive for birds and small animals such as squirrels and mice.

👧 Kid Friendly

Unknown with younger children but very good with teens. He enjoys meeting people on walks and has a gentle temperament.

🦮 Leash Skills

No issues putting on a collar or leash. However, he is a strong puller and walks like he is in a hurry. Keeping the leash shorter helps, and he would benefit from continued leash training.

🚻 House Trained

Yes. No accidents in the house and he will go to the door when he needs to go outside.

🍖Food & Training

• Very food motivated

• Eats quickly, so smaller meals are recommended

• No signs of food guarding when his bowl is handled

• Knows sit, paw, and down

• Will often check for treats before responding to commands

🚗Vehicle Behaviour

• Rides very well in the car

• Comfortable in a crate or sitting in the back seat

• No car sickness

• Does not yet jump into the vehicle on his own

🐾Other Behaviours to Note

• Very affectionate and people-oriented

• Quiet dog with minimal barking and no howling

• Loves chew sticks and toys

• Enjoys playing ball but prefers being chased rather than retrieving

• Does not destroy items in the home

• Still developing reliable recall; off-leash not recommended yet