Australian Shepherd - Shelby - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog

　　Shelby was born in May, 2004. Shelby is DEAF and has some VISION IMPAIRMENT, but it doesn't affect her activities at all!! One of Shelby's FAVORITE games is tugging........she will bring a tug toy and toss it in a human face or doggy face to initiate a game of tug! When first arriving Shelby had a difficult time with separation anxiety. She still does not like to be left but does not get as upset. She can and is left in an airline crate while her foster family is out. They leave her plenty of things to keep herself busy and when arriving back home she is usually fast asleep. Shelby has a trick she likes to play. She will bring you a tennis ball and try to convince anyone she can to take her out to play ball. If she is where no one will steal the ball from her, she brings it right back every time! Shelby has an incredible herding instinct. She does enjoy chasing the fast moving Jack Russell Terrier (JRT) around the backyard (unfortunately the JRT is not hot on the game). Her foster family has cats and surprisingly she pays them no mind. Her foster mom taught Shelby how to go through a agility tunnel. It did not take long for her to figure out just to run from one end to the other for a reward (treat). Shelby is food motivated and so has been easy to teach to sit. When treats are being distributed she is the first to be there sitting pretty waiting for a treat. It was difficult to take Shelby for a walk when she first came because she would pull and tug on the leash. She has worked into a nice running partner since that behavior has been overcome. (NOTE: her foster mom runs 3 miles with Shelby several times a week!) Shelby is extremely happy to be with her human. She lays at anyone's feet who happens to be still. Shelby would do best with a doggy companion that has a matching strong personality or one that does not mind being the beta dog. If Shelby had a human companion that could spend time with her and would be willing to play tug or fetch I think she would be happy as an only dog. Shelby is an active girl and needs an active lifestyle. Her ideal home would be with someone who hiked, jogged, or rode a bicycle and took her along! Because of her separation anxiety, Shelby needs a home that understands she is scared when left alone. She would need a family with people in and out through out the day ideally. Shelby has a strong herding instinct so fast moving objects attract her (cats, dogs, small children). Shelby has a very sweet personality. Shelby is crate trained, rides well in a car, and is a phenominal jogging partner.

　　CHARACTERISTICS:

　　Breed: Australian Shepherd

　　Size: Medium

　　Petfinder ID: 9753495

　　ADDITIONAL INFO:

　　Pet has been spayed/neutered

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