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Australian Shepherd / Border Collie (medium coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Young : : Medium
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Dali (now Rowan) was adopted from us about 2 years ago as a young puppy. Her owners are having trouble socializing Rowan with new people and it's not working out with their big social family. She has been in a foster home for several weeks now and has made HUGE progress in becoming a well-socialized dog. Because of all the great progress she had made, it would be best for Rowan to be adopted into a family with other dogs. Read below to get to know all about Rowan's personality from her amazing foster family!
Foster Update: Dali "Rowan" is such a good and beautiful girl and for the most part doing very well. I have been taking her to the dog park, which she LOVES! She likes to run and play with the other dogs, but does not venture too far away from me and avoids other people. I do think this helps her overall with her confidence and socialization and would be beneficial to continue going on a regular basis. She is such an obedient, sweet, loving dog to those she knows and trusts. She LOVES her primary caregiver and sticks like glue. She is a WONDERFUL companion. I know there is a very special family/person that will be the perfect match for her out there who she is going to feel safe with, who will understand her and have patience with her, and who will help her continue to venture out and socialize without fear. I hope she will be spoiled to pieces in her forever home because she deserves it!
Foster Update: Rowan (Dali) continues to do better and better with her people skills! I think the key is EXPOSURE. The more she is out and about, the better. We go for walks, to the dog park, and even car rides. The more she is exposed the more she realizes that the world and its people out there are not as scary as she thought! I also think it has helped that she has my two very confident dogs as role models. They are not afraid of anybody or anything, so Rowan sees and learns from them too. I have seen a marked difference in the way that she responds to people she has felt uncomfortable with in the past and even strangers she meets for the first time! I am so proud of her! Now all we need is that special family/individual to give her that loving forever home that she deserves. I know I have said this before, but it is worth repeating - Rowan is such a easy, sweetheart, obediant dog who just has one little issue that she is working through. GREAT DOG WHO DESERVES A CHANCE!
* 100% housetrained and cratetrained
* Walks great on a leash, stays right by your side
* Very responsive and obedient
* Knows simple commands
* Very loving and affectionate to those she trusts
* Great with other dogs
* Very gentle, does not jump up
* Doesn't chew on things
* Calm and quiet in the house
* Willing and likes to play if you invite her to
* Great getting a bath
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, despite the misleading name, the Australian Shepherd is not Australian at all, but was developed entirely in the U.S. to work as a herding dog on ranches. It is possible that the name was derived from one of the dog's ancestors. The breed's principal forebears were most likely Spanish dogs that accompanied the Basque shepherds and herds of fine Merino sheep exported to both America and Australia in the early days of the colonies. At some point it probably crossed with Collie stock. It has only recently gained recognition as a distinct breed. Its many talents include, retrieving, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, narcotics detection, search & rescue, agility, competitive obedience and performing tricks. Australian Shepherds are easy going, perpetual puppies that love to play. Courageous, loyal and affectionate, they are excellent children's companions that are great with active children. A devoted friend and guardian, for they are naturally protective. Very lively, agile and attentive - they are eager to please, with a sixth sense about what the owner wants. Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent and easy to train. Though aggressive when at work with livestock, the Aussie is gentle with human friends. Australian Shepherds needs lots of exercise and a job to do, as the breed is very intelligent, active and easily bored. They can become nervous and destructive if left alone too much without exercise. They are naturally suspicious of strangers, so they should be well socialized as puppies. Working lines of Australian Shepherds may be too energetic to be suitable pets. Some like to nip people's heals in an attempt to herd them. They are quiet workers, unlike some breeds, which are bred to bark constantly at livestock. This breed is not usually dog aggressive. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years. This breed is often sensitive to ivermectin; however, the dosage for heartworm preventive is considered safe. Be warned that higher doses of Ivermectin are also used to treat mange and caution should be taken.
More about Dali the Aussie / BC
Good with Dogs, Good with Kids
Dali the Aussie / BC's sister, Monet the Aussie/BC Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Dali the Aussie / BC's brother, Van Gogh the Aussie/BC Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Dali the Aussie / BC's brother, Picasso the Aussie/BC Puppy4 (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Dali the Aussie / BC's brother, Salvador the Aussie/BC Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
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