Australian Cattle Dog puppies and dogs in Speedway, Indiana

Hi, I'm Lenny! I'm a cattle dog mix my parents rescued in March 2020. I love to learn, especially when I get rewarded with treats, and trainers say I’m VERY smart! Things were pretty scary before I went home with my current family, and I didn't get to socialize with a lot of dogs or people in my early days with them because of something called a "pandemic." That’s probably why I love being an only pet and do best with calm adults in quiet settings. I am a bit wary of strangers, but if they're kind and patient, I can get comfortable with them over time. I like being moderately active, although in the past, I enjoyed semi-regular runs with my humans. Once, I even hiked a 14-er in Colorado! I’m an easy rider and do well in the car. I like walks in dry weather, especially when I’m exploring an open green space on a long line. Sometimes I get a bit nervous about encountering other dogs while I’m out (especially if they’re mean!), but most of the time when other dogs bark at me, I mind my own business and will move away from them on my own or with gentle encouragement. I learn fast and have developed a wide repertoire of trained behaviors! I can close the door after me when I come back home after being outside. (Sometimes it takes a little prompting, but that’s just because I just want to make sure my parents are paying attention.) I am crate trained and like relaxing in my “bedroom”--I especially love snuggling into pillows and blankets! I’m also good at nosework and my parents like to set up searches for me around our home for mental enrichment. I like soft toys and only rip them up SOMETIMES. The doggy dentist said I should avoid bones and hard toys because of enamel damage I've had since I was very small (they think someone gave my mom antibiotics when I was in her tummy). I have sealant on my teeth now, and my parents got me pet insurance that can be transferred to my new human(s)! Being a cattle dog, I’m not a super cuddly guy, but I take great comfort from just being near my favorite people. I do get a bit anxious when my humans leave the house without me and I don’t like being alone for several hours at a time. I never chew on my family’s things when they're gone, but I’ve discovered that sometimes they leave snacks for me on the kitchen counter and dining room table when they’re out. They’re the BEST! Things were a lot easier for me at home before one of my family members learned to crawl and walk. I feel pretty nervous about that because toddlers can be unpredictable, invasive, and loud. I’m fine around quieter children who respect my space, but I sometimes feel defensive around noisy kids who come at me with quick movements. For this reason, my humans have been helping me learn to wear a basket muzzle comfortably. With appropriate management to keep me feeling safe, though, I know I can succeed in my future fur-ever home! Some thoughts from Lenny’s humans: Although it breaks our hearts to do so, we are rehoming Lenny because he recently bit our son, drawing blood. It was a first-aid only injury, but for our child’s safety and Lenny’s well-being, we think it best for Lenny to be in a child-free home. Lenny has a history of reactivity and resource-guarding. Past triggers include: Leash reactivity around other dogs. In the past, when meeting other dogs on leash, he has occasionally snapped, especially if the other dog was bigger. We now avoid on-leash greetings. When dogs bark at him on walks, he generally ignores them unless they are too close. If he sees a dog across the street, he may jump and whine, but he usually ignores them or easily moves along when prompted. In the past, Lenny has participated in play bouts with other dogs, but it has taken some warmup time, and he has gotten protective of us if we sit down (we haven’t done this in some time, though). Lenny previously nipped a couple of tall and/or bearded men who were visiting our home. He also lunged at a young child who approached him within a couple of feet in our yard. We now keep Lenny safely confined so this can’t happen again. Loud noises like thunder and fireworks scare him, so we give him medicine for these stressful events. Lenny is uncomfortable around loud, fast-moving things like bouncing basketballs, skateboards, and scooters. If they are too close, he may bark, jump, or lunge on leash. Lenny has a history of guarding human food (or what he perceives as human food) when it falls somewhere inaccessible (like under the sofa) and we reach for it. These days, we manage the situation by redirecting him instead of reaching for something while he’s right beside us. Lenny can get anxious when we leave and as we’re preparing to head out. One time he snapped at me because I was trying to quickly push him out of the doorway while shutting the door. (We’ve found an effective management solution so that this doesn’t happen again.) Training We’re in the process of conditioning Lenny to wear a comfortable basket muzzle for bite prevention, and we find that it’s helpful to use physical restraint (leash, tether, crate, gate, etc.) so that he’s not inadvertently put in situations that make him react defensively. We have been working with a trainer to address these issues, and Lenny has made HUGE progress! We purchased a training package and are happy to transfer these credits to his newly adoptive human(s) to ensure Lenny’s continued success and a smooth transition to his future fur-ever home. Lessons can be conducted in-person or online. Contact Info Feel free to text or email me with any questions! Dan Siroky (309) 781-2790 dan.siroky@gmail.com

$1000 reward for anyone that finds or returns Sid to us!! NO QUESTIONS ASKED!! Sid has been missing since June 13, 2022 from his foster home in Indianapolis Indiana from Meridian park 46205 area. Meet Sid! His mom is Clare the cattle dog mix. He is 1 year old and ever so sweet. Super food motivated. Hes about 28 pounds and at most he will be 33 pounds. Sid ended up with us because he was one of nine dogs confiscated in a cruelty case. Sid was labeled feral and needed help to gain trust, confidence being handled. Sid has exceeded our expectations. He is AMAZING and by far the most awesome little guy ever. He is great with all dogs, cats, and strongly believe he will be perfect with pet friendly kids. A fenced yard is a must. An active home who will continue to allow him to experience life. Daily walks, going on hikes and trails, swimming, OMG he loves swimming. He needs a active outdoor activity loving family with at least 1 or 2 playful dogs in the home. He loves, loves loves car rides and every day he gets better meeting and trusting people. Sid is crate trained and house broken, he walks great on leash and is extremely food motivated. Sid is house and crate trained up to date on all appropriate core vaccines including lepto, rabies, dewormed, fecal tested negative, microchipped, neutered, and on monthly heartworm flea/tick prevention. Updated: 2/1/2023 www.animalhousesanctuary.org We believe training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues that arise, need to be addressed and/or rewarded. Understanding that continued training is a lifetime commitment, is very important. Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense. Meet & Greets are a required before proceeding with an adoption. We DO NOT ship any of our pets.

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Indiana Jane (Indy) is a deaf, loyal, & sweet girl who always wants to be by your side. She is a cuddle bug & believes she is a lap dog. She is smart & eager to please and attended obedience school. She is an excellent passenger on car rides, & walks well on-leash. Her favorite activity is to play fetch. In the summer, she loves to splash around in a kiddie pool. She has been to doggie daycare many times & has passed temperament testing & always gets good notes on her group play. She does not have any issues with going to the vet, getting groomed, or having her nails trimmed. All employees who work with her at these businesses rave about how sweet she is & how much they love her.

Pepper was surrendered by her owner and we adopted her when she was 2 yo. She is now 11 years old. Pepper is 25 lbs. She is kennel trained and house trained. She knows her basic commands and a few other things. She knows to stay out of the kitchen when there is food out; although, she does need reminded. She has also been trained to wait and let the human go out the door first and the human comes in the door first. She is up to date on vaccines, heart worm prevention and recently had her dental appt. She can be quit anxious when riding in the car and going to the vet. She does go to doggy daycare and gets along with the dogs there, but gets aggressive with my other 2 and I've been told that she is creating a toxic environment for them. Otherwise, she really is a good girl. She needs a home with no other pets and would do best in a home with a single female or an older couple. She will come with her kennel, dog bed, heartworm pills, her leash and collar and some treats.