Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet River, ARPH #14663, a 20- month-old neutered red tri male with a higher energy level. He’s up to date on shots and preventatives; is housebroken and crate trained. River came to ARPH through no fault of his own from a home with two other dogs and a couple cats.
Originally adopted from a shelter, he got along well with his doggy sister, but the older, intact male dog did not appreciate having River around. The situation was escalating, and the owners made the
hard decision to find River a new home.
River has been very good in his crate at his foster home at night or when left alone, but
he really prefers to be with his people and is quite the snuggler. He is an active boy who
LOVES to play; whether it is chasing a Frisbee or ball in the yard, playing with a toy in
the house, or (according to his former owners) swimming. But River also has a good off
button. When you tell him playtime is over, he is quite happy to amuse himself with a
toy or snuggle with you on the couch until it’s time to do something else.
He loves learning new things and is very food motivated. He is learning the house rules in his
foster home like waiting for permission before going out the door and what ‘get off’
means. He’s getting pretty good at that ‘ get off’ one. He already knows crate, sit,
down, shake, let it go and roll-over. He was seldom on a leash in his previous home and
has quite a pull. He is getting better, but his leash manners are a work in progress.
River has a fair recall, but he can be easily distracted. He is also becoming comfortable
enough in his foster home to alert when strangers come to the door, but once
introduced he is excited to say hi and welcomes them as a new friend.
River would do well in a home as an only dog or with a female playmate. He did live
with dog-savvy cats but tended to resource guard with them. No children under 16. The
right home would have a traditionally fenced yard and would be someone willing to take
the time to continue River's training. He definitely needs regular, consistent exercise and
might be able to do dog sports or tricks. He'll be a wonderful companion and a lot of fun
in the right home. River is fostered in southeast PA.
Are you the perfect home for River? If so and you are already approved, please contact
Kay at bluedawg7@gmail.com If interested and have not yet been approved, ***please
submit an application for adoption at www.aussierescue.org
