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Posted over 5 months ago
| Updated over 4 months ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
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My basic info
Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Tucker!
Tucker is looking for a new home due to changes in his family's lifestyle. He is getting depressed and although they truly love him, they think he deserves the chance at a home that has more time for him.
This beautiful, purebred Aussie would enjoy a home with someone who is active and also can take him along with them, or works from home. He is okay being left alone for short periods of time, but their current work schedule of 8-10 hours a day when he's alone is hard on him, and he's starting to get depressed.
Tucker is from a breeder originally ... he is very true to his breed and he does well backpacking. He's crate-trained and trustworthy with free roam in the house. He does well on road trips and would be a nice companion for someone looking for a middle-aged herding breed dog. He is mostly well-mannered.
At one point he was trained to work sheep, but has only been herding children for the last 4 years. In the absence of a job, he could really use a lot of space with parents who are around most of the time, and a canine companion.
Tucker would be great at agility or hiking out on trails. He's gotten himself into a little trouble a few times with the herding kids... nothing terrible at all but when a bunch of visitor kids come over and everyone is running around like crazy, Tucker has tried to round up the kids and on occasion has used his mouth. So he'd do better in a child-free home.... but this is not why his people are wanting to rehome him.
We're going to ask that whoever adopts Tucker works with a force-free trainer and learns how to engage his brain with enrichment and learning new skills. This dog is smart and wants to learn and work. We also have great webinars we can send to whoever gets him on how to meet the mental needs of a really smart dog.
We're also saying No Apartments or Condos for this boy. He'll need some land or a big space in a rural environment to roam around in for his best wellbeing.
Tucker is a courtesy post, but SDR is helping make sure his next home is forever. His current family is happy to keep him as long as needed.
If you're interested in adopting this wonderful dog, send us an email at SummitDogRescue@gmail.com, telling us a bit about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will get back to you shortly. Thanks.
