BUDDY - AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (short coat). Location: Berryville, VA We all know cattle dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and most importantly, temperaments. Have you always dreamed of having a “real” cattle dog? One with intensity and drive? Meet Buddy! Buddy is the dog for you! Buddy doesn’t know a quiet day. Buddy runs. Buddy herds. Buddy chases. Buddy is Velcro. Buddy barks his “pay attention to me” bark when you… aren’t paying attention. No is a word that has never been in his vocabulary (until he met his current foster momma) Buddy is friendly and playful with dog friends he has made. This does come with a strong caveat. He very reactive to dogs when restrained or leashed, which obviously makes MEETING new friends a bit of a challenge. We did successfully integrate him successfully with his three foster siblings, who he is enjoying playing with. But read the opening sentences. Buddy’s version of play is intense. It comes with running and chasing and herding and nipping. If you are looking for a playmate for a current dog, you absolutely need to know your current dogs level of tolerance for his shenanigans. The craziest thing though? At the end of a long, full, rewarding day… he snuggles… better than any previous foster I’ve had. He will crawl up in my lap and ZONK OUT. With his leash reactivity he switched between foster homes, moving from an urban setting to a rural farm setting, and is settling in really fast. He did fine meeting his new foster mom and dad, but doesn’t like being approached where the attention is focused on him. Because of his leash reactivity, a home with someone who is either committed to working on his leash reactivity, or where his time on a leash can be minimized is a must. If you have cats or kids, he may not be the dog for you. He is also prey driven, and shows chasing and herding instinct in our barn cats, goats, and chickens. He loves herding the cats. They don’t love it, but they are dog-savvy and tolerate him. I have very well trained kiddos, and when everyone is calm everyone gets along fine. I haven’t tested having them sprint across the yard, but based on his reaction to literally everything else, he will happily herd them too. He is crate trained, house trained, and knows some basic commands. * 2 years old, neutered male * up to date on appropriate vaccinations, microchipped and on monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention * crate trained, house trained, knows some basic cues (sit, stay, leave it, working on fetch) * Buddy has been reactive to other dogs when leashed. * A suburban or rural setting would be ideal or a home with a yard for Buddy to stretch his legs. His recall needs work before he can be trusted off-lead in a farm setting. loves morning runs, late morning runs, afternoon runs, and evening runs. Please contact Bleuetfarmgmail. Complete an Application: search.app/x6VdVLYHVyXCqR9G7

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Short

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Housetrained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Affectionate

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No