Thomas
Thomas is a border collie/corgi mix. He is about 7 years old. He is a character but probably needs an experienced and firm home as he will push limits when permitted.
Wrigley
Wrigley is a neutered 12 year old Australian Shepherd with a tail. He's had a tough past and will need a patient person who is willing to accept his quirks. He can be very loving and is a handsome boy. He does have high anxiety and a few behaviors such as pulling on a leash and not tolerating grooming well.
Opie
Opie is a very smart, higher energy Border/Aussie mix. He knows verbal and hand commands for come, sit, stay, heel, roll over, back up, bring me your ball “no, the other ball”, he learns commands often after just a couple instructions, and loves to fetch balls and frisbees. He will be your hiking buddy as he loves the trails and is particularly good off leash but will heel when told to. While very anxious to go on walks, he will chill out with you in the evening. He is neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Being a smart active dog, he does best with plenty of exercise and stimulation such as daily walks, instructions, ball chasing, and going for rides.
Opie endured some rough times before he came into Herd and has made great progress, however, he still has some food aggression, and over- excitement issues to work out with his forever home. But on his walks, he enjoys meeting other people and friendly dogs. At this time, it is recommended that Opie not be in a home with young children. He has gotten used to our cats but is still a little wary of them when they get close. We think he would be best with an active family where he has a job to do and be in the company of his people. He has been diagnosed with Pannus requiring daily drops in his eyes which he takes very well.
Princess
Princess is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd/Pyrenees mix. She has a gorgeous fluffy tail! Princess may do best in a home with no other dogs as she has some food aggression, but with a little management could be in a home with other dogs as well. She will need to continue her obedience training and manners in her new home. She is nervous with new people, but very lovey when she warms up to someone. This is a girl who wants very much to please and would like to melt your heart with her big puppy-dog eyes. She likes hikes and lots of treats.
Dora
From Dora's current home: We have had Dora for the last six years. She was about 4 months old when she came to us.
Dora has many very lovely qualities. She's very nurturing and always keeps an eye on her pack to make sure they are all cared for. She's been excellent with children (we have a two year old daughter), and she's very loving toward all her people.
The issue we are having is that she started attacking our other female terrier/chihuahua mix shortly before our daughter was born. We have been keeping the dogs separated for the last 3 years. In that time, Dora has lived peacefully with as many as 4 male dogs, all of various breeds, sizes, and ages. While on walks around our neighborhood, Dora is not aggressive when encountering other dogs. In fact, she prefers to avoid other dogs that she meets when we're out and about. She is crate trained, does very well on a leash, and has had some basic obedience training. She has never been exposed to cats so we don't know how she would do with them. She is up to date on all shots, has no known health issues, and just had a dental at the end of February. We think she would do very well in a home as an only dog or with male dogs only.
Ranger
Ranger is a 4 year old Border Collie/Great Pyrenees/Weimeraner/Saluki mix. He is neutered and weighs about 75-80 lbs. Ranger is a fairly calm dog who loves hanging out with his person and getting rubs. He likes going on leashed hikes and soaking in the sun. Ranger needs a home with no children. Due to socialization issues, Ranger needs a home without too much contact with strangers and proper management.
Luna
Luna is awesome. She's a 3 yr old, prior owners who got ahold of the shelter told them she's a heeler/husky/aussie/pit mix. She is higher energy. Big fan of people and loves to cuddle. Will bring me her toys to throw all day. I think she'll be a good candidate for a trail running partner. She ran with my roommate today and did great! (Just 2 miles for a start). She does well with other dogs that she knows and lives with but is reactive when she sees unfamiliar dogs. Crates up super easily and loves to ride in the car. I think she's about 45 pounds. Luna can be obsessive about lights.
Mac
Mac is a 3 yr old male neutered Kelpie. Mac is an absolute sweetheart but is a bit of a special needs dog due to a rough background. Mac is a shy and nervous dog meeting new people and being put in new situations. Mac has learned a lot about trust while in foster care but he is still at times wary of people standing and moving around him, so a home with no children is a must. He needs another confident, well balanced dog around that can help him continue to learn to trust. Mac does love all dogs and especially puppies, but no cats or other small animals in the home. He is a typical Kelpie in the fact that he is very high energy and high prey drive. He needs 2-3 long walks a day to help drain his energy. Walks or hikes are where you actually see him become a dog once he becomes comfortable with the person and place, but he can be a bit of a flight risk whether its due to fear or prey. He is very comfortable on lead though. Mac will require a very patient home and a person who is ok with not have a cuddle buddy.
Deuce
Deuce is a 2-3 year old Belgian Malinois. He weighs about 85 lbs. He has an excellent temperament and we would love to see him go to a sport dog home. We would prefer a home without cats, but he is good with other dogs. Deuce is currently being started on Nosework.
Taylar
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Squirrel
Taylar is a 3-4 year old Australian Cattledog. She is on the smaller side for her breed. She loves people!! Not so much a fan of other dogs, so would do best as an only dog that can have all the treats and petting for herself. She likes hiking and snuggling! She also shows great potential as a kayaking dog!
Squirrel is a 1 year old border collie. He needs a little work on housetraining and socialization. He would do best in a home that is very outdoorsy. Squirrel needs a home with no cats. Dogs are fine.
From Finn's current owner: "Finn is a Border Collie whom I love dearly. He's about 7 years old and one of the sweetest dogs I've ever known. He's a real dog. He loves camping, hiking, running and being outside. He's also incredibly loyal. He's the type of dog you want with you out in the woods or on a remote backpacking trip.
I found Finn as a 2 - 3 month old puppy while fishing on the Duchesne River in the Uinta mountains. He had a sweet smile on his face, and when I approached him to say hi he lifted his chin, which exposed a gaping wound on his throat. I checked the area to make sure he didn't belong to someone nearby and then took him to the vet to take care of the wound, and what I soon discovered was a nasty flea infestation. My best guess is that Finn's mother was a working dog on one of the nearby ranches, and that she died shortly after she birthed her litter. The ranchers then dumped the litter somewhere they knew they would be found, like the fishing hole where I found him. I believe that the litter then fell prey to a predator in the area, which took a gash out of Finn's neck, as the vet at the time said his neck wound was probably from a bobcat or mountain lion.
Because Finn spent the first few months of his life outdoors and fending for himself, he developed a prey drive towards small animals, namely rabbits, prairie dogs, voles and cats.
Due to changes in my lifestyle, I'm no longer able to provide Finn with the quality of life I know he deserves.
Finn would do great in a home with an active family or family member and a bit of land for him to run on. He is calm and quiet indoors unless someone comes to the door, then he loves to notify everyone that someone is outside.
Some of Finn's challenges include occasional leash aggression with other dogs, whining in the car when he knows he's going out for a hike / run, occasional barking aggression with unknown people who approach him wearing large coats or carrying large objects (think landscapers). Like any herding dog, he loves any activity that allows him to move. He simply would need a slow introduction to an activity if it involves other people doing it at the same time, like mountain biking or xcountry skiing. When hiking off-leash or running off-leash, he will typically try to head off a mountain bike coming towards you. He is also triggered into barking and chasing by children on skateboards and scooters, though he has never been properly introduced to them. With a proper introduction to people on bikes he successfully overcame the trigger.
With that said, Finn is extremely trainable. With an experienced trainer or someone who has the time to work with him, he can make unbelievable progress as I've seen before.
Finn is a great dog on a leash run, though he will pull for the first few minutes while he's excited. He also does well on both on-leash and off-leash hikes. Occasionally he will wander off farther than might be comfortable when following a scent, though he always comes back.
If you think you could provide Finn with a loving home and a happy, stimulated life, please reach out."
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Howie
Howie is a gorgeous tricolor Australian Shepherd. He has high anxiety and needs a home that will work with him on his anxiety. He is fine with cats and is good natured with other dogs (although some herding breeds tend to target him).
Zeb
Zeb is a great 2 year old smoothcoat border collie. He has some herding potential and might do well in a hobby herding home. He is a happy guy that thrives around stable people and a country lifestyle. He does fine with other dogs but does have some tendency to "herd" other dogs. He fetches some and is smart enough to have great potential in many activities. He has successfully lived with 6 cats although proper introduction to new cats is always recommended.
Cattle Kate is a 5 month old super mutt! Her sister was DNA tested and showed all the fun herding breeds shoved into one little body (Australian Cattledog, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Miniature Australian Shepherd, Australian Kelpie, Collie, German Shepherd plus some!), so needless to say, she is a highly driven and intelligent puppy! Katie Kate would do best with an experienced handler as she can be quite tenacious and determined. Preferably looking for an agility or rally home as this little girl is just wicked smart and athletic. She is up to date on her vaccines, fully potty trained, kennel trained, leash trained, and knows multiple commands. Her recall off lead is about 90% as long as there is no water around. This little girl LOVES water...river, creek, pond, mud puddle doesn't matter she is a happy girl in water! Kate is good with other dogs and loves to play. She pretty good about being respectful when my older dogs are not in the mood for puppy play and will grab a toy and entertain herself. She is currently being weaned off the kennel and so far we have had no issues as long as she has another dog to keep her company. If you're looking for a fun challenge and a perfect adventure dog, Kate is your girl! She is an amazing dog and needs someone special to help her reach her full potential.
Addie
Addie is a cool little dog. She's around 2 years old and blind in one eye. No concessions are necessary for Addie though - she's a very brave dog when provided encouragement. She is housetrained and knows "sit". Her only real quirk is an obsession with moving cars. This isn't a problem on leash - but if she's off leash (in the yard or the car) she becomes reactive (very vocal and will try to chase the car or run back and forth along the fence). It's a work in progress! She's very comfortable with the kennel and she's becoming a good running partner! Addie does have a prey drive, and would not do well with cats. She gets along really well with other dogs! She is an athletic dog, with a lot of energy - however she does have an off switch, and naps with the best of them. Addie is a sweet girl. Yes, she is blind in that one eye and the vet thinks she has been for a long time, probably due to some trauma. She does not require any further treatment for it and no accommodation other than she might run into things on the side she cant see. She likes people and would probably be good with nice kids. Since she likes to chase cars she would do best in a yard with no nearby road and/or with a solid privacy fence.
