Peanut is being fostered in Lansing IL.
This ADORABLE lil black tri guy is Peanut. His date of birth is 5/8/2021. He is a toy sized Australian Shepherd. He weighs 15lbs and is learning to be a dog! He is SUPER sweet but was poorly socialized by the breeder because he was a stud dog before coming to rescue. Since coming to rescue, Peanut has learned that people come with yummy things to eat called treats. When he first got to his foster home, he was super scared, but he has a confident resident foster dog and he takes tons of cues from her. He loves car rides, loves to go for walks and loves to play with other dogs. In his forever home, we will need a dog similar to his foster sister that is confident, playful and will show him that the world isn't such a scary place or even a pack to be a part of. He would LOVE that.
Peanut needs a home that isn't too busy with tons of people and comings and goings. He needs his human to be gentle and patient with him as he settles in to his new home. Peanut came to us from the humane society in Eau Claire WI. They reached out because he was rescued by a police officer from a state registered/licensed breeder because they had many violations on their property. Being used as a stud dog and lacking socialization from people, it takes time to gain his trust. To build trust, we are using high value treats and desensitization techniques. He has come SO far with with this. We recommend a home with no small children and a quieter home. Peanut doesn't like the crate and does not want to be contained; which makes sense to us after all he has been through. He needs someone that will continue his training, one tiny step at a time. This should include routine, consistentcy, a kind voice and being gentle with him.
Peanut's needs:
- A physically fenced yard that he cannot fit through
- a confident resident dog to take cues from
- a patient, loving, gentle, dog savvy human to show him the ropes
- a routine and LOTS of high value treats.
Peanut is neutered, microchipped, negative for heartworms, up to date on vaccinations and on monthly prevention for fleas, ticks and heartworm. If you think this Lil Peanut is your next family member and you have what it takes to help him come out of his shell, please fill out an adoption application today! You can find out adoption application on our website at https://midwestaustralianshepherdrescue.org/home/adoption-application/
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