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Adoptable: Billy (URGENTLY NEEDS A FOSTER)

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Age: 3.5 years old

Gender: Male

Breed: Terrier-Border Collie mix

Weight: 47 lbs

Personality: Very working dog like. He gets high anxiety in new situations and thrives with work and training.

Education: Good with bathroom and working on leash training. He does best when physical and mental enrichment is completed.

Favorite Activities: To play with the other little dog in the house, to be shown affection, likes to have his paw shaken and just be pet.

Looking for: An active family that has experience with a smart, workaholic dog and can manage his needs with enrichment and exercise. No cats, and older kids are better.

Special needs: Needs anxiety management and enjoys training. Dog selective

Adoption Fee: $ 250

Ready for any adventure!

Hi, there! My name is Billy aka Kullen, and I’m a 3.5-year-old, 47-pound Terrier/Border Collie Mix male. I was relinquished by my owner who I’ve lived with since I was 12 weeks old.  Now, though, it’s time for a fresh start, and I’m ready to find my furever home!

I’m a sweet boy who makes a great companion once I get used to new environments and humans.  I love playing with doggie friends who I already know, getting lots of pets, and having my paws shaken. I’m also up for any adventure – the beach, a hike, the grocery store – you name it! As long as I’m with you, I’m happy to be along for the ride. 

One thing that I’m working on is my high anxiety. Situations, such as new people entering the house or seeing new dogs while on a walk, can make me very anxious and sometimes cause me to be territorial or aggressive.  However, true to my breed, I am a working dog, so I get nervous when I don’t have guidance or a job to do.  Therefore, I need consistent mental and physical stimulation.  If my needs are met, I’ve found I have less energy to become anxious. 

As far as my training goes, I am fully potty-trained, and although I have gone through formal leash training, I have not yet mastered my leash skills. I am still working on my leash reactivity toward people, dogs, and cars, but I respond well to check-ins and with communication from whoever is handling me. I am dog selective and with proper, slow introductions, I will do well with other calm dogs. Kitties are a big no-no for me since I like to chase them, but I do well with kids once I get used to them.  Other than that, I’m in great health and have already been neutered.

I would do best in an active home – either with a couple or with a family with kids (6 years and older).  I need a strong handler who can provide me with guidance and structure, as well as someone who can continue to invest time into training me and helping me work through my anxiety issues.  I would also absolutely thrive in a home that likes to take me on all their adventures – I love to be on the go!

Are you The One? My adoption fee is $250 and that includes spaying/neutering, shots, and microchip.  If you want to take me home, please fill out the form on the website here: https://theanimalpad.org/adoption-application/.

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