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About Maverick

Adoption Fee: $300
Australian Shepherd
Age: Adult
Sex: Male

Maverick is a loving 5.5 year old male, red merle standard Australian Shepherd around 70 lbs. He knows many commands including but not limited to sit, lay down, stay, hurry up (potty command) and come (recall). Maverick loves to play and is excellent at fetch, frisbee player and outdoor companion. He is fully potty trained and loves being around his people. Maverick would do best with a calm leader as his forever human. He does take time to warm up to new people. He loves to cuddle and is a protector at heart. Maverick does great once he is slowly introduced to someone new, but would be best in a child-free environment as small children scare him. Maverick needs a family that can invest in him and be able to spend the time to keep him busy and active. A large fenced-in yard or pasture is needed for this lover to live his best life! Maverick has lived on a large pasture for part of his life and does well roaming unsupervised. Maverick has lived with an elderly dog in the past and did well. Maverick is a bit weary of strangers. He has had one bite when he was 1.5 years old, which was prior to formal obedience training. After this incident, Maverick went through intensive training with an obedience trainer. He has kept up with this training throughout his entire life. Maverick is of the herding breed and can get scared with abrupt noises or quick motions, which can trigger his herding nature to kick in. This has resulted in a couple nips to new people he just met. That being said, noises such as thunder or fireworks do not bother him. Maverick was previously trained with an e-collar and prong collar - both being painful - so he does not like his collar grabbed when overly excited. He is most comforted by his humans when they tell him to sit and they let him know everything is okay. He has sensitivity to door bells & knocking. Maverick will bark at other dogs on walks but is easily redirected. Maverick does well when left to roam at home while his humans are at work without any behavioral issues or accidents. We are rehoming Maverick because we are starting a family and know we won't be able to dedicate the time to give him the care he requires. Maverick is neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative, and he just received a monthly flea & tick preventative treatment. Maverick is located in Prairie Village, KS. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] IF INTERESTED IN ADOPTION. NEEDS: A large yard to play and roam A calm but strong leader Someone that will continue to work on his obedience training and leash manners WANTS: Quiet environment Preferred only dog Prior Aussie experience is highly recommended Someone who will dedicate ample time to both playing and training

Johnson County
Prairie Village, Kansas 66206

Compatibility

  • Not Good with Other Dogs
  • Good with Adults (Not Kids)

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Average Temperament

Health

  • Neutered
  • Vaccinations Current

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