A Little Bit About Me

Please read entire bio. Requirements: physically fenced yard (no exceptions), another active dog, herding breed experience. Are you an active family looking for a high energy pup to keep up with your lifestyle? Looking specifically for a dog with agility, obedience, or scent work potential? Then look no further. Diesel is a young Border Collie/Sheltie/Australian Shepherd mix (best guess) who is searching for a family who is willing to help him reach his full potential. We expect Diesel to mature to around 30lbs based on his current size. He is food/toy/treat motivated and is eager to learn. He has a relatively high drive when it comes to play, and could play fetch for hours if he could, and always has a toy in his mouth. He is always on the go, and always looking for his next adventure. Diesel needs a home who is specifically looking for an active, high energy dog to train and someone who understands and has previous experience with everything a high energy herding breed comes with (mental and physical stimulation are very important). Diesel is housebroken and crate trained, and is fostered with other dogs, cats, and kids and loves everyone. He is a little nervous meeting new people when in new situations, but once he feels comfortable, he is ready to rock. Diesel does need a home with a physically fenced in yard, he is not the kind of dog who would do well on a tie out/leashed, and he is a runner if he gets loose. A secure fence is important, as he will escape if possible. Another young, energetic dog in the home, as he spends a majority of his time actively playing and wrestling with the other dogs in his foster home. Diesel would do best in a busy home and he thrives being on the go, always. Someone who is up for a training a high energy dog and has experience doing so. He also loves to swim. We have a 2 week trial on all adoptions. If you think your home may be a good fit for Diesel, please fill out an application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt