MILO - JACK RUSSELL TERRIER / AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 185.00. Meet Milo! Milo is a young pup, estimated to be between 6 months and 1 year old, likely a mix of Jack Russell Terrier and Blue Heeler traits. He is intelligent, energetic, and highly motivated to learn, especially when given structure and consistency. He picks up training quickly and thrives in environments that offer mental stimulation, clear boundaries, and positive engagement. Milo enjoys interactive play, chew toys, and enrichment activities, especially anything that challenges him mentally or keeps him engaged. Milo does have a prey drive, but he is responsive and redirectable with consistent handling. He currently lives in a foster home with guinea pigs and has shown no issues in that environment when properly managed and supervised. He has also interacted well with cats and has made feline friends, though continued supervision and slow introductions are always recommended. Milo can be unsure of new people and new environments at first. He may bark when something feels unfamiliar, but he settles with time, patience, and calm introductions. He tends to be observant and sensitive to energy, so he does best with people who are calm, confident, and consistent in their handling. With children, Milo has not been consistently tested enough to be fully predictable in all situations, so a home with older, dog-savvy kids or a structured introduction process would be best. He is very social with other dogs and enjoys both play and companionship. He also forms strong bonds with his people and is affectionate and cuddly once his energy needs are met. Milo does experience car sickness, but he is gradually becoming more comfortable with car rides as he gains experience and confidence. He is potty trained, curious, and steadily improving every day. He has already made great progress in foster care and continues to show strong potential to grow into a well-rounded companion in the right home. Milo will do best with a family who understands active, intelligent working type dogs and can offer patience, structure, exercise, and enrichment. In return, he offers loyalty, intelligence, and a lot of personality. Super cool pup. Deserving of so much love.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Housetrained Protective/Territorial Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Independent Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Goofy

• Additional Information

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