SHELBY - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD / GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat). *Shelby is partially sponsored! Her adoption fee is $225 with an approved application!* Shelby came in as a stray and went unclaimed! This beautiful almost 5 year old is good with dogs and is good with young kids. (she can be pushy with other females dogs, and does have a bit more of an alpha personality, so a more timid/submissive dog she does best with) She came in already spayed. She appreciates chasing after some toys, but doesn’t bring it back all the time. (kongs and hard rubber toys are her favorite!) She's pretty good on a leash though pulls a bit when she smells something she's interested in or doesn't think you're walking fast enough but she takes direction really well so she'll be a pro with just a little bit of consistent guidance. She is athletic and can jump really high, but she seems to do better without barriers! She absolutely LOVES to be pet and coddled, so she would make a great couch potato! She recently got groomed professionally, and although she was nervous of the water, with patience and slow speed, she did very well and tolerated it just fine! Given her breed, you can expect some stubborness, but that also comes along with loyalty, body guard status, and a loving friend. She adores kids and will stay by their side when out and about as if keeping a watchful eye out. She was recently in a foster home where she was thriving, but it turns out one of the kids in the home had allergies to her. Her foster parents were bummed to have to bring her back. While she was there, she didn’t beg for human food once, even in the car ride where she was sitting in the back with the kids. She sleeps great overnight in a crate with no whining, although she takes a bit of coaxing to get into one. She has learned to tolerate stairs, although more practice never hurts! She’s mature enough where she would love to be the only animal in the house. She needs Some help with leash etiquette, but with the proper tools and correction, she thrives leash walking! This beautiful lady has been in a kennel for too long. While she is a bigger girl weighing 80 pounds, that just makes her the best cuddle buddy. *Reasons to adopt a black dog* 1) Hair doesn't show up on dark clothes 2) Black is slimming 3) Black is chic and always in fashion 4) They're always ready for a formal occasion 5) They're easy to accessorize If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together! All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :hsburnettcty/adoption-guidelines/

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Medium

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

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