TIPSY, adopted in April, is back at Last Hope after her adopter realized she was more dog than her family was prepared to handle.
Not because TIPSY is a bad dog—she is a young (3 yr), intelligent, energetic and adorable in a Disney Dog way.
However, she needs the right environment, structure, and commitment to help her succeed.
TIPSY recently had a DNA profile. She is Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog mix with a little Poodle. This combo means TIPSY needs a job.
Both her Aussie breeds areHerding Dogs who thrive when they have a purpose. They are hard-wired to push groups of animals around.
TIPSY requires more than a few walks around the block. She needs a yard where her people have the time, patience, and willingness to provide daily exercise, training, structure, and mental stimulation.A securely fenced yard is a big plus, as an appropriate place for her to master ways to channel her energy.
She could benefit from participating in performance events like agility, rally, or FastCat.
TIPSY can become overstimulated around people and other dogs and may lunge toward them, so she needs continued training and careful management.
Currently, she is not the right match for someone looking for an easygoing, low-maintenance dog.
Interestingly, when TIPSY is in her kennel, she is calm and settled, showing she is capable of relaxing when she feels secure and has clear boundaries.
Now, after reading this, and ignoring that TIPSY is Ms. Photogenic, come visit TIPSY at Last Hope— if you believe TIPSY & YOU are the Team that can bring her to her true pup potential.
Come visit me at the Dog Adoption Center.
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