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Bear cames to us as an owner surrender because they came down with some health issues. He is a sweet, happy-go-lucky dog. We are told that he plays well with others and that he is a good boy at the groomers.
We are requiring that he has another dog in the house to keep him company.
Please fill out an application to meet him!
Dog for a day update :
"This is my first time using the dog 4 a day program. The staff was very welcoming and appreciative of my wanting to spend a day with one of the dogs. I recently had major surgery and this was very therapeutic for me.
My day was spent with Bear an older Australian Shepherd. First let me say Bear is such a sweet dog and him and I bonded right off the bat. Our day was spent walking among the waterfront in Sanford. He was respectful of my commands and genuinely was happy to be out with me. When Bear was getting tired or hot he would give me clues that he wanted to rest. With the abundance of benches available we found ones in the shade and I would put out some water and he would drink then nestle himself underneath where is was seated. He was affectionate without being cuddly.
As the day got hot we retreated to the car to get some air conditioning and lunch. We found a shady spot in the grass and enjoined an impromptu picnic.
Bear rode well in the car and actually. Seemed to enjoy it. As the day ended we spent some time together in front of the shelter (as the dog park across the was was getting mulch and was closed.)
In my opinion the person that adopts Bear will be very luck. He/she will be getting a dog that is kind, friendly and respectful. If my situation was where I could have him I would jump at the chance."
IMPORTANT
: A high-energy, athletic dog, the Aussie needs a great deal of exercise on a daily basis. At minimum, he should have a large, fenced-in yard to run around in for at least an hour or two daily. Daily backyard agility or frisbee sessions are great. Aussies bond closely with their owners and love to accompany them on long, fast walks—or, better yet, hikes.
Aussies love being given a job, whether that is herding livestock, or competing in canine events such as obedience, herding or agility trials, or even dock diving.
One of the most frequent reasons Aussies end up in rescue situations is owners couldn’t (or wouldn’t) constructively channel the breed’s boundless energy through training. Aussies bond strongly to their families and so can be territorial and overprotective of their owners’ property.
These are not dogs to be left alone for hours at a time. They can become destructive if left without companionship for long periods too often.
Weekly brushing sessions will keep the Australian Shepherd’s coat looking its best. During shedding season, an undercoat rake can be used every two or three days to remove the abundant dead hair, followed by a cleanup with the wire brush.
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