Kirkland, WA - Australian Shepherd/Retriever (Unknown Type). Meet Happy a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Shepherd/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Color

Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

Senior

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

355146

My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Has special needs

Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Behavioral issue

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Happy is a 12 year old Australian-shepherd mix (we don't know the "mix"). We got him at 7yrs from the Seattle Humane Society. He is housebroken (never had an accident!), rides very well in the car, and is all about being close to his people - He doesn't need to be touching, but he would like to be laying on the floor in the same room as you.

He knows basic commands (sit, stay, lie down etc), and will do absolutely anything for a treat.

Happy came to us with moderate separation anxiety (better now, probably will never be gone). We used to do ongoing training/exercise, but recently have relied on meds because of time constraints. It would be best if he could have someone with him nearly all the time, but we routinely leave him 8-10 hrs a day with few issues (we plan our outings so he isn't medicated more than once per day, but you could do twice if needed).

He hasn't adapted well to our baby (growling & now snapping unpredictably), so we've decided we can't risk keeping him.