Toby Australian Shepherd & Cattle Dog Mix Fairfax Station, VA

ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-40 lbs

ESTIMATED AGE: 6-7 months

KNOWN WITH DOGS: Yes


KNOWN WITH CATS: We do not know at this time

KNOWN WITH KIDS: Unknown at this time

KNOWN COMMANDS: working on sit and off, he comes when called

KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: house trained and crate trained

KNOWN LIKES: looking out the window, running in the yard and being chased by resident dogs, LOVES ear rubs and being with his humans and siblings.

KNOWN DISLIKES: he is a little nervous with thresholds but working on that

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL:
Toby is just such a joyful little guy who is sure to bring so much love to one lucky family. He is still a puppy with some puppy behaviors so will need some training.
His foster is working on his jumping on people which he is gentle with but can be mouthy. -
LOVES shoes if you leave them out and has will chew on other things but nothing he can't be trained for our grow out of.
BONUS: though a puppy he does all his business outside, sleeps quietly through the night 7-8 hours until human gets up

He is a happy boy, who loves running through the yard and being chased by siblings. He listens to cues from my dogs if they want to be left alone and is able to entertain himself with toys to gnaw on or toss and chase

Toby loves to sit by window and look out, and will bark if he sees people outside or in the yard.
Thresholds going outside and inside are still a bit scary, though he does well following a sibling. He is learning to walk on a leash but can be a little hesitant

Toby starts out shy but quickly warms up and settles into routine quickly. He is friendly to visitors coming in and if scared will squeeze in a corner or under something.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: elenahtar@gmail.com

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and we will follow up with you! We will connect you to his foster!

LOCATION: An amazing Foster home

ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Elena, elenahtar@gmail.com

ADOPTION FEE: $475 includes spay/neuter,

HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:
Spay/Neuter (all adult dogs and if option chosen for puppies)
First 3 distemper series vaccines and de-wormings
Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees
Current on heartworm preventative
Current on flea/tick preventative

EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:
Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided)
Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)

A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities

BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.