Goose Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Austin, TX

Goose is a charming, fantastic adolescent cattle dog. He’s highly active and super smart. Looking for an athletic running companion? Goose is your dog! He loves running as fast as he can whether it’s from a case of the zoomies, or after a flying disc (and he’s fast!). He’s incredibly smart and picks up commands quickly.

He loves his walks and is great on leash. Goose absolutely loves his crate and runs to it for his “crate treat”. Goose is a pro at couch napping. He is polite and needs to be invited up on the couch, but snuggling is one of his skills.

For Goose, we’re looking for an adopter with heeler experience who understands and wants to work with a smart, active heeler who needs exercise, enrichment, and a job or activity. Goose has started private agility classes and is learning impulse control. We want his adopter to continue training Goose and to understand his needs and help him make good decisions.

In his foster home, Goose invites his female foster sibling to play any chance he gets, especially chase and keep-away. He does get vocal when fun is happening without him and is practicing place/mat skills to help him get through those big emotions. Because of his dog selectivity, Goose would probably do better with a female dog companion, or no other dogs in the house. He behaves well around calm children but would do better in a child-free home. Goose would make an excellent partner and companion for someone who understands how clever this breed can be.

Thanks for considering a dog from Texas Cattle Dog Rescue! We place heelers all over the state of Texas.

If you're interested in one of our dogs, please first complete our adoption application. You can download it at www.texascattledogrescue.com/adopt.html. Our adoption fees: puppies under 1 year old $350; adults 1-7 years old $300; seniors 8+ years old $150; seniors for seniors 8+ years old, adopters 60+ $100. Our dogs will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and heartworm tested before going to a new home. We conduct a home visit to help match up the right dog with the right owner. For more information, visit our website www.texascattledogrescue.com. Email adopt@texascattledogrescue.com if you have questions.