ADOPTED Meet Tanner, a striking Australian Shepherd and weighs around 40 pounds. She is wearing a stylish blue merle coat and those great blue eyes, they match her dynamic personality. Tanner is 2 years old, spayed and up to date on all her shots. Tanner was first located on Craigslist (ouch!) and taken in by a shop owner that worked with rescues. They couldn’t keep her at their store as she one day nipped at a little child, which could have been for a number of reasons and we sure aren’t holding that against her.
ASRM 0038 Tanner
ASRM 0038 Tanner
Tanner was herding cattle when picked up so she does have some true Aussie in her blue merle coat, so she is a girl that needs a mental challenge to keep her out of mischief and getting bored. Tanner loves to ride in a car and does very well when she goes on trips. She also walks well on a leash but will sometimes bark or alert when she sees other dogs. She has good recall when off leash at the dog park, but is distracted at times and doesn’t always pay attention when you call her name if things are active around her. Tanner is great around other dogs and has been with cats, though her first encounter in her foster home in Nebraska was a rocky start when she wanted to boss the cat, and the cat set her straight, with a swipe across the nose (another ouch!!)
ASRM 0038 Tanner
Tanner is basically good when she meets people, though she does tend to bark at men from time to time, so she will need some positive re-enforcement training to learn men are okay, and not a reason to bark. Because she has nipped at children, we feel a home without children would be best. She is a excited greeter when you come home from work, so expect a hoppy, happy girl. She plays tug of war with the other dogs in the home, and while she is much bigger, she realizes her size difference and adjusts her play accordingly.
ASRM 0038 Tanner
Tanner is being fostered in the Central Illinois area, so if you are interested in her or any of our other Australian Shepherds, complete an application today at Aussie Rescuey. Reference ASRM 0038.