Phoebe

About Phoebe (Australian cattle dog/blue heeler) in Village of Garden City

Phoebe is waiting for you at Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association in United States. Location: Pittsfield, MA Phoebe is a 9-month old pup ready and waiting for her new best friend. Just 25 pounds, she's unlikely to get much bigger. Phoebe arrived in foster care terrified of all things new. She spent her first weeks choosing to simply hang out in her crate with the door open. She likes to watch what's going on before feeling brave enough to join in. Her new owner will need to understand this and be patient and respectful with her. Outdoors, Phoebe really comes alive! She loves to run and explore in my fenced yard. Although she came from a southern state, she loves playing in the snow! She is showing some interest in ball play and likes to nab a ball and parade around the yard with it. She has the potential to be a good fetcher! Phoebe also LOVES other dogs, inviting them to play but also willing to take no for an answer from my senior dog. A playmate in her new home would be nice (but not required) while also helping her to feel more confident. Phoebe has not been tested with cats. Phoebe's forever home should be prepared to let this pup warm up in her own sweet time and not push her. Once she's comfortable, her bravery emerges. and she will seek out attention. At that point, she can be jumpy (we're working on this!) so no small children. Once she comes out of her shell, Phoebe would be a good hiking companion and possibly an agility partner; this girl is FAST and loves to run. Phoebe's coloring suggests she may be part cattle dog or rat terrier or both; a DNA test would be required to know for sure. Despite her worries, I can tell how smart Phoebe is. She already understands "Get in yer crate," and "Go on" meaning to go off the back deck and do her business. She has a beginning understanding of "sit" and "off" (no jumping) but these will need additional training with her new owners. She will also need lessons in leash walking as she overcomes h