Posted over 7 months ago
| Updated over 6 months ago
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My basic info
Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
1 year 7 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
23 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
4559
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Princeton
1 year old neutered mini Aussie
Up to date on shots
Heartworm and Lyme negative
Currently on Interceptor Plus heartworm prevention
Princeton is a curious and comical one year old pup in a small package. He is a mini
Aussie standing just 16 inches tall and weighing 24 lbs. Princeton had very little exposure during his puppy stage in life and spent 19 days in a shelter. We have no idea what his life was like before that except that we were told he was crated most of the time.
Princeton came to ASF with a urinary tract infection and reactive to being put back in his
crate. He would thrash around and try to bite the person holding the collar. This is
understandable since he probably got out very little at the shelter was possibly handled
with some force. He is adapting quite well to his new surroundings and loves having a
stable environment. He can still be reactive when his collar is grabbed, so an adopter
will need to continue to work on making it a positive experience. He does this out of
fear, not aggression. He now willingly goes in his crate with a treat at night or when no
one is home. He might bark for a short time but quickly settles down.
Princeton’s energy is infectious, and he loves to play with his foster sisters who are
twice his size (although he can play rough and needs a tolerant playmate). He would
excel on a farm or with an active family with a fenced yard and some playmates.
Although he is small, he still has a herd drive and has not been tested with small
children, cats, or other small animals.
Princeton tends to jump and play nip when
excited, but he is getting much better. He does not like men but will gradually warm up to them. He will growl and bark but has never tried to bite a new person.
Princeton is mostly housebroken but still has the occasional accident. He gets so
excited playing with his friends; that he forgets to do his business. Usually, he is very
vocal and talks to you when he wants to go out.
Princeton still needs some work on leash training and basic commands and would do well in obedience or agility classes. He requires ample playtime and socialization as he is still a puppy at heart. He does have some separation anxiety so having other canine companions will help. His new owner will need to have patience with him and willing to work through his few behavioral problems. Continued training will be essential.
Princeton seems to get better every day. If you can open your heart to this little fellow,
please fill out an application today. He is ready for his furever home. Princeton is being
fostered in Milton, DE.
Here is the application:
https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption
There is an additional $20 microchip fee which includes registration and transfer to his new furever family. All adoption fees are used for future rescue efforts.
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