PONCHO - SHETLAND SHEEPDOG SHELTIE / RETRIEVER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie / Retriever / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Poncho! He's a very sweet 2.5 year old Sheltie-Duck tolling retreiver mix who loves to run. He is proficient in over 15 commands, house trained, leash trained, bike trained, does well at the vet, crate trained, muzzle trained, and is well socialized with other dogs. Poncho is looking for a quiet home with teenage or older children. He would prefer all the love to himself but could also do well paired with a confident female dog. Poncho has "stranger danger" and can be fear reactive when triggers are stacked. He also has barrier frustration when put behind gates or doors. Poncho would be a great fit for someone with an active lifestyle, he loves to move, does well in the car, and is very cuddly. He's been temperament trained through pets alone at times, he loves them that much. Poncho was found tied to a tree with his sisters as a 6-month-old puppy, causing stranger danger and anxiety when "stuck". He's worked with a behavioralist for the last two years and is finally ready for his forever home. Poncho's behavioralist is willing to work closely with Poncho's new family as he transitions into his new home, free of charge.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Gold
  Ear Type:	Tipped
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Well Trained
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No