Adopt a Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Harrier / Mixed (short coat)

Hi, I’m Duke! I am a charming, happy, Cattle Dog mix, about 2 yrs old.  I love to go for walks 

or runs

 (and I am really good at it!). I also love car rides, stuffed animals, and playing in a fenced-in backyard. I am completely house trained, 

crate trained

,

 and am very intelligent. I know what sit,

 lay down

,

and stay mean, but I could use some more training to work on those commands and anything else you want to teach me.  I love to run and play; I have a whole lot of energy, but I also love to cuddle, give kisses and be loved by my human companion

.

 Basically, I just like to be doing what my people are.

  I am very cautious of new people. I really prefer to come check you out first, and I really rather you don’t pet me until I know you will treat me with kindness. 

I may 

have to meet you a couple times before 

I know I can trust you

.

 

I can’t tell my friends at Last Hope what happened to me before I came to stay with them, but all they know is that it takes me a while to trust people.  Because of this, I should not be in a home with young kids or teens. 

My dream home would be with an adult family who is familiar with my kind of challenges. I would love 1 other playful dog around my size or bigger

 to play with (I can play a little rough so they need to be tough like me) and a family who is very patient with me while I adjust to new people in my life.

 I am a very loyal companion and I just want to please my humans!

 

Once I know I can trust you, I just want to be around you and will be your shadow as you go through your day.

 I have also had my DNA tested! I am officially an Australian Cattle Dog / Harrier mix!  I can’t wait to find my forever home.  

 

All of our pets need to be kept as indoor pets and we do require a home visit as part of the adoption process. Landlord (if applicable), vet and personal references will be called.  The adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations.