MYLA - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). *Courtesy post, if interested please contact dog owner at benny3tangmail or (916) 599-9664 * My pet's name is Myla, she is a purebred Blue Merle Australian Shepherd, and she is almost 4 years of age. She is the sweetest thing, and she will treat you, your family, and friends with the same amount of love, attention, and care as you give her, if not more. One of the biggest things that I adore about her is the fact that she will literally come up to your bed when you tell her to, and cuddle with you for hours without end. Another thing she loves is head scratches, and she puts on her most derpy-est happy face when you do so (she often has her tongue out of the side when you're petting her). As with any Aussie, she is very intelligent and very active, so preferably, she is in the best care with someone who can provide her with adequate mental and physical stimulation. She is a great in-door dog, and she doesn't often mess with any household items, furniture, etc., except for things like food packages (which doesn't happen very often) and her soft toys usually. I have only had her for 10 weeks, so about 2 and a half months, and she was able to behave and get attached to me and my housemates pretty well, despite being with her previous owners for the majority of her young years. I got her from my friend’s friend’s family, and they were unable to keep her because of housing issues, and I believe there was no official breeder of the dog, just accidental litter from a mutual. I am currently a 4th-year college student, attempting to graduate this year, with a lot on my plate. I believe as a single dog parent living in a small apartment with 3 other housemates, I don’t think I can provide Myla with the happiness she deserves and the attention she needs as a working dog breed, given my mental and physical capacity. It was my first time owning an actual dog myself, and I believe I underestimated how much time and effort it takes to care for a pet. One of the biggest issues has been her socialization behavior, with other animals, especially dogs. Whenever I take her out on walks, and she sees another animal, she would react very aggressively (lashing, pulling, lunging, showing fangs, growling, barking, salivating). I don’t have the financial means or the overall energy to get her into behavioral training or train her myself. So I am looking for owners (preferably families) who are capable and are willing to go through that for her. She is also up to date with most of her shots, but will be needing them soon, and does have some flea scabs, but no fleas. She has been eating dry kibble (Blue Buffalo Brand), and I think she likes salmon the most, then chicken, then beef, from my own testing experience. She will often sleep on the floor, I have carpet in my apartment, and I don’t know how she reacts with a dog bed as I don’t own one for her. She also loves being in the car. I will be able to provide her shot record from the previous owners as I have only had her for a short time, and any more information as requested or required. Please let me know or contact me if you have any more questions! *Courtesy post, if interested please contact dog owner at benny3tangmail or (916) 599-9664 * All animals are up-to-date on vaccinations (including rabies if over 4 months old), microchipped, and spayed or neutered. All dogs have been been vaccinated with DHPP and Bordatella (kennel cough) and heartworm tested negative (if over 6 months). All cats have been vaccinated with FVRCP and current on flea control. Please click on the link for Yolo County Animal Services for more information.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Long

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	No
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations