Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
🐶 🐕 BUNGEE Male approximately 2 years, 35 lbs & AVAILABLE – check out more photos and see the rest of our dogs on our website -- https://norcalbcrescue.org/available-dogs/our-dogs/ 🐕 🐶
BUNGEE is a 2-year-old border collie with a medium-thick coat, weighing 35 pounds. He is a cute little guy with freckles, and he always has a smile. Bungee loves people and is eager to please. While he can be shy at first, he warms up quickly. During his vet clinic visits, he was very friendly and well-behaved, and he visited with everyone, and he’s been a well-behaved guest at a small local pub with an outside patio. With his smaller size and love of people, Bungee is great for evening wiggly snuggles on the couch when he is invited up. He is an exceptionally endearing boy; everyone who has met him says so!
BUNGEE is a super-fast, agile dog, sprinting around with the other border collies in his foster home and running alongside the motor bike when doing chores. He sticks with the pack and is not prone to wander, even when tempted by wild deer nearby. He likes other dogs, but he is slow to take the hint when trying to play with uninterested older dogs; that said, he’s wonderful with the puppy in his foster home. He could easily and happily live in a home as an only dog or with another playful dog with a similar energy level. Bungee likes to sniff cats, occasionally chasing when they bolt, but he doesn't want to hurt them and is easily called off. This boy loves water, and he loves to swim, so a pool, lake, creek, or river nearby will be a big plus for him!
BUNGEE is treat-motivated and has once he understands what you want, he shows a nice desire to please. For example, when he becomes unsure of what’s expected during his herding training, he just comes to his handler and sits, waiting for further direction. Bungee shows a good herding instinct. He has had several training sessions with ducks, during which he shows a nice outrun and can be stopped and called off even under the temptation of the chase. He’s learning to “lie down” in the duck arena. Bungee shows interest in sheep, but he has not been tested with them.
BUNGEE enjoys learning new things and wants to do the right thing. He’s learned to sit, and he comes when he’s called most of the time now. With his love of people and at his young age, learning not to jump up with enthusiasm when greeting people is still a work in progress. He’s learning to stay and wait at the door until he hears his release word. On leash, he doesn’t pull, but on a long line he can get tangled! Bungee is housebroken and sleeps well in his crate all night; in fact, he likes his crate and often goes into his crate on his own. He rides well in the car and likes going places with his foster family.
While BUNGEE is a typically active young border who loves training, adventure, play, and even opportunities to work, he is a sensitive dog that can become overly stimulated in heavily people and vehicle-trafficked situations. He prefers quieter and less stimulating environments. He responds well to consistent, clear, and supportive leadership, and he does seek leadership. While he is sensitive, he appreciates knowing what is expected of him so that he can do the right thing. He is looking for an adopter with border collie experience and who can provide the leadership and support that this young border collie needs.
BUNGEE is micro-chipped, spayed, heartworm negative, on preventative, and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you have an approved application and wish to inquire, send an email to: adoptions@norcalbcrescue.org. If you have not filled out an application, or it’s been more than a year since your last application, please submit a new one here: Adoption Application.
BUNGEE is fostering in Oroville in Butte County, CA.
