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My name is Rio!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Private owner (Magnolia, TX)
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Adoption fee: $200

My basic info

Breed
Australian Kelpie
Color
Brindle
Age
Puppy
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
5525237

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

Why I need a new home

Relocating

My story

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

Rio DOB 9/7/23 is an American Hybrid (aka unknown mixed breed). Currently 40 pounds, estimate based on calculator to be 60-65 pounds full grown.
I adopted her in December 2023 and she has beginner training using Susan Garrett's Homeschool the Dog. She's learning to walk nicely on leash using a Gentle Leader head harness as well as a regular body harness and collar (not all at the same time.)
She's house-trained but still has occasional excitement accidents.
Crate-trained & beginner-trained to sit quietly on her raised bed and a mat.
We are learning to remain calm during grooming.
Rio is on the submissive/fearful side and quite laid back (for a puppy).
The former rescue stated she's part Australian Kelpie, but I have not confirmed via DNA testing. Don't let the blue eye fool you-she doesn't appear to have husky temperament.
Hubby unexpectedly got a new job that requires extensive travel. We can't take her with us. Free to loving home, she's sweet and a blank slate.
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Private owner (Magnolia, TX)

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Adoption fee $200

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