Meet Ranger: The Aussie Boss
Ranger is an Aussie through and through—meaning he's smart, spirited, and loves to be in charge! This handsome boy is looking for an experienced partner who understands the drive and nuance of herding breeds like Australian Shepherds and Heelers.
🧠 Working Dog Traits & Energy
Ranger has a very, very high movement drive and would absolutely thrive with a working job to do. He loves being outside and engaging his brilliant mind. If you're looking for a dog to train in agility, herding, or high-level obedience, Ranger is your man! When it's time to relax, he loves to settle in for some coveted belly rubs.
House-trained & Crate-trained.
Favorite Things: Balls and toys! He has great motivation for play.
Aussie Charm: He can be whiny to let you know his feelings—a classic Aussie trait!
🏡 Home Life & Quirks
Life with Ranger is never boring! He's a clever fellow who has figured out how to open a handle door, so locks may be needed! When he's ready for a meal, he'll give you a polite reminder by going to his bowls.
He hasn't met children in his home environment yet, but he is fascinated by them and loves to watch kids play from a distance.
🤝 Social Skills & Ideal Handler
Ranger is a strong leader who requires a confident, clear-headed handler.
Dog Interactions: He is leash reactive and will need consistent, positive training to manage this. However, when introduced correctly, he can play well with other dogs.
The Perfect Match: Ranger absolutely needs an owner with Australian Shepherd or Heeler experience. Someone who understands herding dog drive, boundaries, and energy needs is essential for his success and happiness.
Ready to give this smart, driven, and loving Aussie a job and a home?
Ranger's adoption fee is $400 plus MN tax which covers his neuter, vaccinations, microchip and any additional medical care he may have needed while in the rescue’s care.
We are a foster based rescue, we do not house dogs at a facility. Age and breed are NLR's best guess as we often don't know who or what mom and dad are. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website. www.northernlakesrescue.org
Meet Ranger: The Aussie Boss
Ranger is an Aussie through and through—meaning he's smart, spirited, and loves to be in charge! This handsome boy is looking for an experienced partner who understands the drive and nuance of herding breeds like Australian Shepherds and Heelers.
🧠 Working Dog Traits & Energy
Ranger has a very, very high movement drive and would absolutely thrive with a working job to do. He loves being outside and engaging his brilliant mind. If you're looking for a dog to train in agility, herding, or high-level obedience, Ranger is your man! When it's time to relax, he loves to settle in for some coveted belly rubs.
House-trained & Crate-trained.
Favorite Things: Balls and toys! He has great motivation for play.
Aussie Charm: He can be whiny to let you know his feelings—a classic Aussie trait!
🏡 Home Life & Quirks
Life with Ranger is never boring! He's a clever fellow who has figured out how to open a handle door, so locks may be needed! When he's ready for a meal, he'll give you a polite reminder by going to his bowls.
He hasn't met children in his home environment yet, but he is fascinated by them and loves to watch kids play from a distance.
🤝 Social Skills & Ideal Handler
Ranger is a strong leader who requires a confident, clear-headed handler.
Dog Interactions: He is leash reactive and will need consistent, positive training to manage this. However, when introduced correctly, he can play well with other dogs.
The Perfect Match: Ranger absolutely needs an owner with Australian Shepherd or Heeler experience. Someone who understands herding dog drive, boundaries, and energy needs is essential for his success and happiness.
Ready to give this smart, driven, and loving Aussie a job and a home?
Ranger's adoption fee is $400 plus MN tax which covers his neuter, vaccinations, microchip and any additional medical care he may have needed while in the rescue’s care.
We are a foster based rescue, we do not house dogs at a facility. Age and breed are NLR's best guess as we often don't know who or what mom and dad are. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website. www.northernlakesrescue.org
Northern Lakes Rescue wants to make adopting your next pet the best experience you have in adopting a pet. When you see a animal you are interested, in we encourage you to email us at info@northernlakesrescue.org with what dog you are interested in.
NLR is 100% volunteer run, and we do our best to respond within 48 hours to all email inquiries regarding adoptions.
All adoptions will require an application, home visit, personal and vet references and a meet and greet. Our adoption fees range from $300-425 depending on the dog.
All dogs over 6 months of age will be spay/neutered, vaccinated to age and micro-chipped. Puppies being adopted will require a spay/neuter and vaccine contract.
Finalizing an adoption includes signing a contract and paying the adoption fee.
Northern Lakes Rescue wants to make adopting your next pet the best experience you have in adopting a pet. When you see a animal you are interested, in we encourage you to email us at info@northernlakesrescue.org with what dog you are interested in.
NLR is 100% volunteer run, and we do our best to respond within 48 hours to all email inquiries regarding adoptions.
All adoptions will require an application, home visit, personal and vet references and a meet and greet. Our adoption fees range from $300-425 depending on the dog.
All dogs over 6 months of age will be spay/neutered, vaccinated to age and micro-chipped. Puppies being adopted will require a spay/neuter and vaccine contract.
Finalizing an adoption includes signing a contract and paying the adoption fee.
Northern Lakes Rescue is foster based so all dogs are being fostered by amazing volunteers across the state of MN. Because of this, we require all meet and greets to be scheduled after an application is submitted.
Our focus after you apply is to get you scheduled to meet the dog within 3 to 7 days.
Northern Lakes Rescue is foster based so all dogs are being fostered by amazing volunteers across the state of MN. Because of this, we require all meet and greets to be scheduled after an application is submitted.
Our focus after you apply is to get you scheduled to meet the dog within 3 to 7 days.
More about this rescue
Our Vision is to be a voice for those who are voiceless. We hear them with our hearts and give them a voice. Looking into the eyes of a rescued animal will speak volumes; watching those eyes light up will have an everlasting impact on you and the rescued animals.
We aren’t a typical rescue as we don’t take in dogs and put them in kennels until they’re adopted. All dogs we rescue are placed in loving foster homes that teach them to be the best dog they can be.
Our journey doesn’t end with adoption, either. We are here for you to support you in integrating your new member into your home, cheer new triumphs, and help with struggles.
Our Vision is to be a voice for those who are voiceless. We hear them with our hearts and give them a voice. Looking into the eyes of a rescued animal will speak volumes; watching those eyes light up will have an everlasting impact on you and the rescued animals.
We aren’t a typical rescue as we don’t take in dogs and put them in kennels until they’re adopted. All dogs we rescue are placed in loving foster homes that teach them to be the best dog they can be.
Our journey doesn’t end with adoption, either. We are here for you to support you in integrating your new member into your home, cheer new triumphs, and help with struggles.
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