Young Heeler mix
I am looking to rehome a dog I rescued from a bad situation. I agreed to keep him with the condition that he do okay with my cat. He has become increasingly prey-driven, chases my cat, and due to career changes my boyfriend and I no longer have the time to accommodate his high energy needs. I cannot return him to where he came from, I am looking for a loving home for him with someone active and experienced owning pets. He is great for baths and nail trims, used to having his teeth brushed, house trained, knows basic commands and has improved with leash manners. He is shy in public, doesn’t always know what to do when people approach, but he is getting better with it. Very sweet with people coming into our apartment. I will give new adopter his bed, bowls, toys, crate, collars, leash, muzzle, embark results, all of his belongings.
Pet's Name:
Roach
Dog: Primary Breed:
Australian Cattle Dog
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Half cattle dog, mixed brindle and white
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
12/20/2023
Age Category:
Young
Where did you get your pet?:
Friend/family member
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
September 3, 2023
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
46
Primary Color:
Calico/Multi/Tricolor
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Kong, balls, fetch and running, chewing
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, in (get in crate/car/bathtub), lay down, leave it, down, go lay down (on his bed), “let me see” (to give paw),
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?:
Prey drive toward my cat, got worse with age. The cat does not have to be running or moving quickly for him to chase.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
Does well, crate trained. Gets destructive with anything left in crate
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Being in public makes him nervous but he has improved, I think he will continue to get more comfortable if someone adopted him and took him out often
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
Adaptable, lets you know when he needs out
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Roach is very affectionate once ge gets to know someone. He will lean on you happily despite the abuse he has been through before we rescued him. He is a very loving dog
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
I want someone who is experienced and will keep up with his training and exercise to adopt him. Time is one reason we are rehoming him, so I would love for his new family to be able to better accommodate his energy needs. Training is a great outlet for him
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Roach is wary with strangers, does very well if you sit on a couch and throw his toys for him and then he is your best friend
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Incompatible with Other Pets
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
Roach is prey driven toward my cat to the point that I will never trust him around him. He stops chasing when commanded, but I have seen too many accidents involving dogs and cats and the thought terrifies me. Best suited to a cat-free household. I would be wary of small dogs as well. He waits until I’m not watching him to chase and I cannot have an eye on him constantly. He has had to be confined a lot of the time because of it and I know he is bored.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Two weeks
Who is your veterinarian?:
Lake Norman at Mooresville Animal Hospital
What do you feed your pet?:
Purina lamb and rice dry
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Salisbury
Zip Code:
28147
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service