About Tiger

Meet Tiger! Tiger is an almost 2 year old Aussie with A LOT of energy. Every morning he will wake you up by demanding rubs and happily whimpering. He then likes to go out in the backyard to play tag, fetch, and run in circles. He is the biggest Velcro dog in the world and will be by your side all day long either sleeping, chewing his rubber bone, chasing the light that reflects off of his collar, or demanding more rubs. He has a strong herding instinct and loves chasing squirrels and unfortunately sometimes also cars (although he's improving!). He will bark at anyone who walks near your property and will not befriend other dogs although he can comfortably go for a walk with another dog - he doesn't like unpredictable movement like running or barking. He meets new people well although he can be a bit shy at first. He is a curious dog and is not afraid of vacuum cleaners, dancing, or musical instruments. He pulls on the leash but does a lot better when going for runs. He prefers to run a 6:30-9 min/mile pace but can do as slow as a 11:30 min/mile pace without pulling too hard on the leash. He is housebroken, crate trained, and follows directions well even when he is not excited about whatever you're asking him to do. He can be left alone in the house for short periods of time without having to be crated. He gets super excited when his owner comes home! He gets jealous when other humans hug his owner, and he tries to join in on the hug. His favorite activities are belly rubs, fast-paced runs, and playing tag in the yard with his rubber bone. His ideal owner would be someone who does NOT have another dog, has a lot of time to give Tiger constant attention, is experienced with Aussie herding instincts, and can also take him on fast runs or work with him on agility. He needs an enclosed backyard for him to off leash in since he does not feel comfortable letting his wiggles out in a shared space like a dog park, and his chasing instincts make it dangerous for him to off leash when not in an enclosed area. #NoDogs #NoCats #NeedsABackyard #NeedsAnExperiencedDogOwner If Tiger sounds like a good match for you, please fill out our application: https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application All adoption fees are used for future rescue efforts.

Carrboro, North Carolina 27510