Tana - Border Collie Female Dog For Adoption in Highland, Illinois, USA

Dog Breed: Border Collie (short coat).

Please contact stephodellbchotmail for more information about this pet. Tana — 8 Months Old • Gentle • Overwhelmed but Sweet Tana is an 8‑month‑old girl who has been deeply failed by humans, and she’s just now learning what kindness, safety, and indoor life feel like. It is possible she & her littermates were kept in an outdoor pen, and it’s likely she spent her entire young life outside with very little human interaction or guidance. Personality & Temperament Tana is incredibly sweet, soft, and gentle. Even though everything in her new world is overwhelming, she still came right over for attention and affection. She wants connection — she’s just unsure how to navigate it yet. Learning & Progress Because she hasn’t experienced much, basic skills are brand new to her. The leash is unfamiliar. She didn’t know how to potty on leash. In her first training class, she wasn’t able to learn commands yet — so we focused on treats, toys, and making the experience positive. Tana is not “behind.” She’s simply starting at the beginning, and she deserves patience, gentleness, and a home that understands trauma‑based decompression. Ideal Home Tana will thrive with: A calm, patient adopter A predictable routine Positive reinforcement training A home willing to let her decompress at her own pace She is a beautiful, tender soul who is just beginning her new life. With compassion and time, she will blossom. Tana is currently being fostered in Plymouth, IN.