Buddy

Pet's Name: Buddy

Dog: Primary Breed: Australian Cattle Dog

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 07/26/2022

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: CARE of Dutchess County

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 1/16/2022

Gender: Male

Size (at full-grown): Medium

Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 55

Primary Color: Gray or Blue (Mostly)

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Sniff games, rope,

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

Medical History and Care:

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Yes. I adopted Buddy from CARE of DC, a shelter I was volunteering at about 2 years ago when he was 6 months old. Buddy lacked any proper training so his herding instinct was strong and caused him to nip and herd children. He had already been through 3 homes, and initially the rescue didn't want to accept him but through shell game of calls Buddy was surrendered. When I initially got him 2 years ago he bit the day walker in the hand when she went to get his food bowl and then he bit my mom in the hand the next day.

Personality:

How is your dog with other dogs?: Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.

How is your dog with cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: His loyalty, he's a snuggle bug at night

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Experienced cattle dog owner with no young children

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Buddy is a very intelligent dog with a wide range of vocabulary and commands. He is housebroken and knows the names of his toys, words like breakfast and naptime. He is a quick learner, very clever, and a real natural at agility and sniff games. He loves daycare and playdates, but is leash reactive. Resource guarding is another issue that has gotten better, but needs much more work. The car is a complicated place for Bud. He loves going for rides but needs to be crated otherwise he turns on the windshield wipers. Buddy needs an experienced ACD owner because he is a true heeler: strong herding instinct, nips as communication, leash/barrier reactive. He does have a bite history. Shortly after I adopted him at 6 mos old, I went on trip and he bit the hand of someone going for his food bowl. No children or cats please. He will thrive in an active house, with a fenced in yard or electronic fence, and one or more playful dogs. Bud is a sweet boy, with big feels and makes for a loyal dog.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Housing is Inadequate for Pet

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): I adopted Buddy from CARE of DC, a shelter I was volunteering at about 2 years ago when he was 6 months old. Buddy lacked any proper training so his herding instinct was strong and caused him to nip and herd children. He had already been through 3 homes, and initially the rescue didn't want to accept him but through shell game of calls Buddy was surrendered. CARE of DC is too small to take care of a working breed like Buddy so I adopted him. Unfortunately, my working situation has changed and now I work outside of the house 6-7 days a week for 8-11 hour chunks at a time. It has taken a great toll on Buddy. He goes to and is great at doggy daycare (see photo) but I cannot afford to bring him everyday. My father lets him out to potty when I am working, but my dad doesn’t feel comfortable playing with him and Bud knows it, so he does his business and goes inside. When I initially got him 2 years ago he bit the one and only dog walker I tried, and this was someone he knew before I adopted him. We worked really hard and Bud hasn't bitten anyone since but I know this is info you must know. After 4 months of the new work schedule, Buddy is struggling with separation anxiety and desperately needs an outlet but I am unable to provide him with one.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: One month

Who is your veterinarian?: Dr Rosie at Community Animal Care

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Hills I/D, he is feed using several dispenser toys, he's had resource guarding issues in the past so I always make him go to his place and wait

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Wappingers Falls, NY

Zip Code: 12590

How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter

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