Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
APPLICATION REQUIRED from www.dashdog.org Adoption Fee $450 ***OUR APPLICATION IS NOT THE PETFINDER APP; OUR APPLICATION IS ON www.dashdog.org. PLEASE complete OUR application if you are interested in meeting our dogs or puppies! Without OUR application being completed, you WILL NOT be considered or receive any communication from us. ***Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND TAKE HIM OR HER HOME! Please READ ALL of our info below BEFORE SENDING APPLICATION. Our goal is to help our puppies and dogs find FOREVER HOMES AND FAMILIES, NOT TO MAKE IT PROHIBITIVE FOR YOU TO ADOPT. However, once we review the application and contact you, we MEET TO ADOPT, so please let us know if you are ONLY APPLYING TO STAY ON FILE or THAT YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT, for the consideration of our puppies and dogs and families who know the time is right! Thank you! APPLICATION REQUIRED from www.dashdog.org Adoption Fee $450 - the fee is NON-NEGOTIABLE and is not specific for any dog or puppy; it goes to the expenses of the organization as a whole* OUR APPLICATION IS ON www.dashdog.org and must be completed in order to set up a meeting. Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and if WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND HIM OR HER HOME! Big Blue The bio is going to be the most difficult one I’ve ever had to write I’m the director of DASH, going on 18 years actually, but when I I started DASH, my own dogs were very young very playful very socialized with other dogs and each dogs. I had already been fostering dogs for other rescue groups so they were used to it. in March last year, my heart dog Chase died Someone unexpectedly. It happened in a day and he was two or three years younger than my other Aussies had been. I was not the same after word. Something was definitely missing for both my female Mini and me. I didn’t actively look for a large male dog. I just figured the time would be right and I would now. Enter Blue; he needed an urgent placement because his family was in a DV, they had young children, they were moving around a lot and ultimately the housing they’d have for the next 18 months would not allow pets. Blue was actually a registered emotional support animal but still in these housing situations pets are not allowed. Just from talking to the mom, I felt very bad for the family and Blue; they were all he’d never known. But when I saw his pictures my heart almost blew out of my chest. He looks SO MUCH like Chase. And it wasn’t just looks. It was similar funny noises similar bark similar no knowledge of personal space very cuddly the life of the party but no need for a ton of active energy and very, very snuggly. I’ve had Blue for six months now. The first three months were good, but then I went away for two weeks to the East Coast (he stayed with my then-roommates) and since I came back, things have been different. Blue is really unhappy when foster dogs are here. He whines constantly, he doesn’t want to share any space or me. He’s started “punking out” the other dogs; I made up that term it’s like bullying or going after and making a lot of noise, but not attacking and not injuring in anyway just demonstrating a power struggle that certainly not good for anybody especially the foster dogs. I’ve had Blue work with a trainer , as have I, and he’s learned many skills, but the underlying issue is he came into a situation unlike any he’d ever known and he’s just not that dog that can roll with it like the ones I’ve had in the past. As as badly as I feel for both of us as much as it hurts, this is my job. This is what I do so I have no doubt that I’ll be able to find many options For Blue. Here is his general information and like any of our other dogs will need an application and you can reach out to me by text to answer specific questions As large as Blue is right now, he actually came in last August at 86 pounds! This is a huge amount of weight for a dog in six months and only from yard-play and a new kibble and vegetables. He LOVES carrots, peas, green beans, lima beans - basically everything that I given him to help fill up his stomach, the low-calorie food and at least a cup of the vegetables, he’ll eat it all right up. I would want whoever adopt him to have their vet assess what his goal should really be. He is big boned. He’s not going to be a 50 pound dog, but I’m thinking 70 will be an ideal weight for his build. He’s really good on a leash and will really enjoy being a leash walk more often. Blue knows several basic commands but another flaw in the Foster system is that I’m not a great reinforcer luckily Blue is extremely eager to please, and very treat motivated during training! I’ve had a professional trainer work with Blue. He kept him for a week at his house, and also has worked with him at my house will share that information with his adopter. Blue is such a lover boy! He’s like a big cuddly teddy bear. He loves to give hugs and he loves to get them; if you cry, he’ll lick the tears off your face or he’ll just lick your face if you let him - he loves to give kisses. Blue can really tell if you’re feeling sad and we want to cheer you up. Blue is a character - he makes the funniest noises and sounds, he talks to you, howls and sounds like he’s trying to sing a ballad.He’s so funny and he’s so much fun to play with. He’ll come with some of his favorite toys. Blue is an amazing Aussie, he deserves to have an equally amazing family that can give him a lot of attention and focus like the family he had before. He will settle in quickly. He made himself at home here almost right away. I’m going to miss him so much - but please if you’re interested complete the application and then text me so I can contact you.! Sara: 214-549-9905 www.dashdog.org General Info - PLEASE READ! *Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities. We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs under 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS WILL NOT PERFORM SPAY NEUTER SURGERIES UNTIL DOG IS 6 MONTHS OLD.General Info - PLEASE READ! Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities. THERE WILL BE ZERO ACCEPTIONS MADE. We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs over 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS DO NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NOT PERFORM SURGERY PRIOR TO 6 MONTHS. March 2, 2026, 6:42 pm
