Australian Cattle Dog puppies and dogs in Winona, Minnesota

Meet Blaire – The Smart, Athletic Girl Who's Ready for a Job Blaire isn't looking for a life spent sitting on the sidelines. She's an active, athletic, intelligent adolescent who loves to move, loves to learn, and does best when she's given something productive to do with both her body and her brain. She's also incredibly affectionate, playful, curious, and people-oriented. Blaire loves playing with other dogs and spending time with her humans, but what really makes this girl shine is having an outlet for all that intelligence and energy. For Blaire, simply running around isn't always enough. She needs to think, too. Training, agility, scent work, puzzle games, structured activities, or even having a regular "job" around the house would be fantastic ways to help Blaire feel fulfilled. And once you've worked that brain? That's when she's ready to settle in and enjoy time with her people. Blaire Loves: - Playing with other dogs - Running and being active - Exploring - Tug toys - Playing with toys - Chewing bones - Sniffing and investigating - Learning new things - Training and enrichment - Spending time outside - Cuddling - Spending time with her humans - Having something to do Blaire's Favorite Thing: Being busy with her people. Blaire is the kind of young dog who could really thrive when given a purpose. She isn't a dog who will be fulfilled by simply being turned loose in the yard to burn off physical energy. She benefits from activities that require her to think, problem-solve, focus, and work with her person. That's why we think Blaire could be especially fun for someone interested in activities like: - Agility - Scent work - Obedience or trick training - Food puzzles - Structured games - Hiking - Interactive play - Learning household jobs - Other dog sports or training activities She doesn't necessarily need to become a competitive sport dog. She just needs someone who understands that a tired brain can be just as important as a tired body. Active, Athletic & Smart Blaire has grown from a little puppy into an energetic adolescent with plenty of potential. She's athletic and enjoys physical activity, but she's also bright and curious. That combination means Blaire will do best in a home where exercise isn't just about accumulating miles. She needs mental exercise, too. Give her something to learn. Ask her to use her nose. Teach her a new skill. Set up an obstacle course. Give her a puzzle to solve. Work on agility foundations. Turn everyday activities into little training opportunities. Blaire is the type of dog who will likely be happiest when she wakes up with something to look forward to. And Yes—She Can Still Settle Being active doesn't mean Blaire needs to be moving every second of the day. Once she's had appropriate physical exercise and, importantly, mental stimulation, she can settle down and enjoy the quieter side of life. She loves affection and enjoys spending time with her humans. She can play hard with another dog, work that busy brain, and then come back inside to relax. The key for Blaire is giving her appropriate outlets first. She's Already Got the Basics Blaire is now an adolescent and has already mastered two of the biggest skills families often worry about with younger dogs: She's house trained and crate trained. That gives her future family a great foundation to build upon. She's still young and will benefit tremendously from continued training, structure, consistency, and enrichment. With how smart and motivated she is, we'd love to see someone take advantage of that potential rather than simply trying to wear her out physically. Dogs, Cats & Kids Blaire loves other dogs and enjoys canine companionship and play. An appropriately matched dog could be a great playmate for her, although another dog isn't a substitute for the training and mental enrichment Blaire needs from her humans. Blaire is also good with children and loves being part of family life. Her experience with cats has been limited. Based on her temperament, her foster believes she may do well with appropriate introductions and supervision, but cats have not been fully evaluated. A Few Things to Know: - Adolescent - Active and athletic - Intelligent and curious - Needs both physical and mental exercise - Would benefit from having a "job" - Could be a great candidate for agility - Would likely enjoy scent work, trick training, or other dog sports - House trained - Crate trained - Very affectionate - Playful - Social - People-oriented - Loves attention - Loves other dogs - Good with children - Cats haven't been fully evaluated - Enjoys toys and bones - Loves exploring - Benefits from structured activities - Needs regular enrichment - Can settle and enjoy affection after her needs have been met - Will benefit from continued training as she matures Great Activities for Blaire: - Agility - Scent work - Obedience training - Trick training - Hiking - Running and active play - Playing with compatible dogs - Sniffing and exploring - Food puzzles - Interactive enrichment - Tug - Structured games - Learning new skills - Dog sports - Backyard obstacle courses - One-on-one training with her person - Adventures that challenge both her body and her brain Best Match: - Active or outdoorsy adopters - Someone interested in training - A family willing to provide daily mental enrichment - Someone interested in agility or dog sports - A person who enjoys teaching their dog new things - Families with children - Homes with another compatible dog - Someone looking for an athletic adventure partner - A home that understands exercise alone won't completely fulfill an intelligent dog - Someone who will give Blaire productive outlets for her mental energy - A family looking for a young dog who's already house and crate trained - Someone who wants their dog to be an active participant in everyday life Three Words That Describe Blaire Best: ❤️ Athletic ❤️ Smart ❤️ Affectionate Foster Location: Alma, WI Meet & Greet Availability: Blaire's foster is happy to meet approved adopters up to approximately one hour from Alma, WI. Blaire's story before coming into rescue is unknown, but the young dog she's becoming is pretty exciting. She is house trained, crate trained, athletic, affectionate, social, and intelligent. She loves other dogs. She loves her humans. And she has a brain that's asking to be used. Blaire doesn't just need someone who will throw a ball until she's tired. She needs someone who will **teach her, challenge her, engage her, and give all that mental energy somewhere productive to go.** She could be the dog learning an agility course. The hiking partner beside you on the trail. The dog who lights up when you pull out the training treats because she knows it's time to work. And after she's had a chance to use that athletic body and busy brain, she can come home and enjoy being loved on by her people. If you've been looking for a young, athletic dog with the brains and enthusiasm to become an incredible training or adventure partner, Blaire may be exactly the girl you've been waiting for. Ready to meet Blaire? Visit www.tailsofhopewi.org to submit an application. **Please note:** Donations made through the **SPONSOR ME** tab on PetFinder do not go to Tails of Hope-WI and do not benefit the rescue. If you would like to support Blaire or Tails of Hope-WI, please donate directly through our website or official fundraising channels.

Meet Becca – The Brilliant Busybody Who's Ready for Her Next Adventure Becca is smart, athletic, energetic, and always ready to figure out what comes next. She's the kind of dog who doesn't just want something to do, she loves to have a job to do. Whether she's running, playing fetch, wrestling with another active dog, working on training, or tackling an enrichment puzzle, Becca thrives when both her brain and her body are engaged. Her foster sums her up perfectly: "She's really smart and wants to learn. She loves having a job to do." For someone looking for a fun, intelligent, active companion, Becca has a ton of potential. Becca Loves: - Walks - Running - Fetch - Tug - Sniffing and exploring - Playing with other dogs - Playing with toys - Chewing bones - Treat puzzles and enrichment - Zoomies - Learning new things - Staying busy Becca's Favorite Thing: Having a job, even if that job is just figuring out the next puzzle you've given her. Becca is food motivated, toy motivated, and a quick learner, which gives her future family plenty of options for keeping her mind occupied. She's curious and adventurous and isn't really built for a life where nothing happens. Give Becca an appropriate outlet for all that energy and intelligence, and you'll get to see just how much fun this goofy girl can be. Smart, Athletic & Full of Energy Becca falls on the high to very high energy end of the spectrum. She's athletic and loves physical activity, but exercise alone isn't the whole answer for her. She also needs opportunities to think, learn, sniff, problem-solve, and work with her people. Agility, hiking, training, enrichment games, fetch, and active play could all be great ways to channel her energy. She's also a happy-go-lucky, silly girl who knows how to make life entertaining. Give Her a Minute Becca is social and people-oriented once she's comfortable, but she can be shy initially. She may feel nervous when first meeting someone or entering an unfamiliar situation, but she tends to warm up quickly. Becca benefits from having some decompression time instead of being expected to immediately handle everything around her. Once she's settled in, you'll see much more of the playful, affectionate, energetic girl underneath. Training & Manners Becca is already house trained and crate trained. She knows: - Sit - Crate Her leash skills still need practice. She's extremely smart and eager to learn, although that intelligence occasionally comes with opinions of her own. Becca can have selective hearing and can be stubborn when she has another idea in mind. She's also mouthy during play, so she'll need continued guidance toward appropriate play and good manners. With her food motivation, toy drive, and ability to learn quickly, continued training could be a fantastic outlet for her. Dogs, Cats & Kids Becca enjoys other dogs, but her play style and energy level matter when choosing a canine companion. She would do best with an active dog around her own size or larger who enjoys a similar level of play. Due to her play style, Becca would do best in a home without cats as the cats can turn into fun ways to play if she is bored. She loves kids and could make a fun family companion for a household prepared for her energy and enthusiasm. A Few Things to Know: - High to very high energy - Athletic - House trained - Crate trained - Knows Sit and Crate - Leash skills need practice - Very smart and a quick learner - Food motivated - Toy motivated - Loves enrichment - Shy initially - Benefits from decompression time - Mouthy during play - Can have selective hearing - Can be stubborn - Loves children - Best with active dogs around her size or larger - Best without cats - Playful and goofy - Curious and adventurous - Affectionate - People-oriented - Needs regular mental and physical outlets Great Activities for Becca: - Agility - Hiking - Running - Fetch - Tug - Training sessions - Treat puzzles - Food-based enrichment - Sniffing games - Exploring new places - Playing with compatible active dogs - Park adventures - Indoor enrichment - Learning new skills - Structured games - Plenty of zoomies Best Match: - Active or outdoorsy adopters - First-time dog owners prepared for a very active dog - Families with children - Someone who genuinely enjoys training - A home that can provide daily mental enrichment - Someone looking for an athletic companion - Homes with an appropriately matched active dog - A family willing to give her time to decompress and adjust - Someone who wants a smart dog and will enjoy giving that brain something productive to do Three Words That Describe Becca Best: ❤️ Happy ❤️ Energetic ❤️ Smart Foster Location: Eau Claire, WI Meet & Greet Availability: Becca's foster would prefer approved adopters meet her in Eau Claire, WI, but may be able to travel within approximately one hour if needed. Becca's history before coming into foster care isn't currently known, so we're focusing on the dog she's showing us she is today. And that dog has a whole lot going for her. She's house trained. She's crate trained. She loves kids. She's athletic, affectionate, playful, and incredibly smart. Becca isn't looking for a life spent watching the world go by from the couch. She needs people who will give her appropriate ways to use that busy brain and energetic body. Teach her something. Give her a puzzle. Throw the ball. Take her hiking. Let her sniff. Give her another challenge when she figures out the first one. Then watch what this smart girl can do. If you're looking for a happy, energetic dog who will keep you moving, keep you laughing, and probably keep you on your toes, Becca may be exactly the adventure partner you've been searching for. Ready to meet Becca? Visit www.tailsofhopewi.org to submit an application. **Please note:** Donations made through the **SPONSOR ME** tab on PetFinder do not go to Tails of Hope-WI and do not benefit the rescue. If you would like to support Becca or Tails of Hope-WI, please donate directly through our website or official fundraising channels.

Sunny is a four-year-old Australian Cattle Dog I adopted as a puppy in 2022 from a rescue in Rochester. He originally arrived there as a pup from a South Dakota reservation. I am currently rehoming him because I am relocating. Sunny is: High energy and loves to play fetchPotty trained and can go 10 hours without a breakVery sociable and loves to snuggleFriendly with both people and other dogsComfortable riding shotgun in the car He is a very sweet boy who loves to be around people and has been a great companion for the past two years.

CLEO NEEDS A FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE HOME! Sweet Cleo is hoping to find a home of her very own! Cleo • 9 years old | ~50 lbs • Great with other dogs, but also happy entertaining herself • Potty trained & kennel trained • A little shy with new people at first, but warms up quickly • Walks on a leash, but the big open world makes her nervous, so she’ll need some patience and practice • Will bark at cats, but has not shown aggression toward them Cleo sounds like a pretty easygoing lady who just needs someone willing to give her a little time to settle in and feel safe. At 9 years old, she deserves to trade uncertainty for a comfy home and people of her own. Her adoption fee is $200 Already preapproved? Message us! Not yet? Apply at newleashdogrescue.com   ##2852577##

Meet Walter and Winnie! They were breeder dogs and are shy, but do like people they are comfortable with. They aren`t bonded but do get along well, and also do well with other dogs. Another confident dog would benefit them with socialization. Training is also recommended for socialization and bonding with their new person. Adoption fee is $300 + $30 microchip fee + tax

Do I look a little unsure of myself? To be completely honest, I am.My name is Raven. I’m an American Blue Heeler mix, around 3½ years old, and at just 31 pounds, I`m the perfect compact size to curl up right beside you. I came to the shelter from an impound rescue partner due to a welfare concern, and the noise and hustle of shelter life have been pretty overwhelming for me. Kennels make me nervous, and when I`m scared, I tend to hold my breath and hope the big world doesn`t notice me.I’m not mean at all, just a sensitive girl whose heart races when things get chaotic. But the moment the volunteers clip on a leash and guide me outside into the open air, my whole body softens. The grass beneath my paws helps me remember how to relax.What I need most is a calm, patient person who understands that trust takes a little time. I’m already spayed, healthy, and more than ready to leave kennel life behind. My dream day doesn’t involve wild parties or loud crowds—just a quiet home, a steady routine, and a soft couch where I can finally let my guard down and lean against your side.If you have room in your heart for a shy girl ready to blossom, I`d love to meet you. And if your home is already full, sharing my story might help me find the one that is just right.$350 adoption fee plus $30 microchip fee plus tax