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
Skipper is being fostered in Wayland, MI
Please meet Skipper dee-do-dah, Skipper dee-day, my oh my what a wonderful dog! He is a 2.5 year old beautiful red tri male with lots of personality and joy for life. His previous home was with a family and their dog, so he adapts well to different family vibes.
Skipper is a young dog with medium to high energy, loves to play with his toys and his foster brother, enjoys adventures (swimming, boating, hiking, car rides, etc.), but he is also able to switch off and just hang out quietly when told. We are introducing him to “take a break” as a cue that play is over. Skipper has a good “sit” and a pretty decent recall (without distractions). We have been continually reinforcing these through everyday activities. We are also adding new cues such as “down”, “off”, “leave it”, “no”, and especially “stay”.
Skipper has very nice leash manners and responds to “heel”. His foster mom uses “good” as a continuation marker and “yes” as a reward marker. Skipper likes his food, so treats are used for all training sessions and activities currently. He takes them very gently and politely. Training is also done through play and Skipper is beign taught"give" when he returns a toy. He is quickly learning that “give" means he gets it thrown again so he can continue to play. Skipper is a smart dog and is learning things every day and with consistency and patience he will thrive even more!
Skipper loves attention and can get pushy about getting it. He has a big, blocky head that he uses to his advantage! His foster mom is working on personal space awareness as Skipper equates “good boy" as praise for him wanting attention. His foster mom is happy to share the training and cues she is working with him on. Skipper would do better in a home with kids 12 of age or older. He might do okay with a cat (a dog savvy one) as his evaluation said there was a cat in his previous home. Skipper has done well with grooming - bathing, nail traims and brushings.
Skipper is bit head shy and has a tendency to duck and cover or run when things flap at or near him (i.e., shaking out an article of clothing or a towel, carrying a bag or item in my hand, opening a garbage bag, etc.). Skipper's foster mom will continue working on this so he hopefully can recover from this fear. Skipper has shown excellent house manners and does well being left out with his foster brother. Skipper is house trained and crate trained. Skipper is a young dog that enjoys playing, cuddling, adventuring, hiking, riding in cars, eating, and most of all just hanging out with you! He is smart, very handsome, eager to please, ready to give unconditional love, and be your constant companion and best friend.
Skipper is looking for an active companion or family that he can go on adventures with! If you think Skipper is your boy, please submit an adoption application at www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org.
Skipper is neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccinations and receiving monthly prevention for fleas, ticks and heartworms. He does require a committed adopter who is willing to devote 1 - 2 hours of mental and physical stimulation per day and continue the training his foster mom has started.
NOTE: All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers so we need an approved application on file to set up a meet with a dog you might have an interest in. Please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application. We pride ourselves on matches that work for both the dog and your family. MASR is here for your support, advice and safety net for our dogs for the remainder of their lives. www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org
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