Ollie is a 3-yr old purebred from WA who acts accordingly - assertive, yappy, crazy athletic, brilliant, and entirely devoid of personal space with his person, or people. Loves balls but generally turned off by oddballs. I've yet to tire him with activities such as mountain biking, skiing, long hikes, frisbee fetches.. He is an absolute rock star who needs to maintain a high level of engagement and training to be the best he can be. Does not appreciate current arrangement at bottom of pecking order as "runt of the litter," which he is anything but. Will favor local inquiries from highly active people looking for their ride or die, and I've bonded enough with Ollie to want to stay buddies.
Pet's Name:
Ollie
Dog: Primary Breed:
Australian Cattle Dog
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Blue heeler
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
6/13/2021
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Given
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.:
40
Primary Color:
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Frisbees, running with bikes/skis/cars/motorcycles
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
sit, down, roll over left/right, left/right shake, left/right turn, play dead, through legs (scissors,) jump over, back up,
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?:
Heelers are challenging
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
Okay
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Loud noise
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
A routine would be great, we don't really keep one
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
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Neutral: Doesn't mind cats but doesn't interact much with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Jumps into my arms
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Local and willing to work on a transition in a way that we stay buddies
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Ollie is LOUD. His barking is not constant but it is very high pitched
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Other, Not in List
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?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Kibble and raw vegetables/fruit/protein
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Bellingham, WA
Zip Code:
98229
How did you hear about us?:
Other
Service Level:
No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service