About Mimzy

I can't believe I have the strength to make this post, but here I am trying my best to find Mimzy a better home that he deserves and can thrive in. Mimzy is about 3 and 1/2 and he is an Aussalier. He loves to play frisbee, fetch, and herd. He is super playful, (play is his life and love language). Once he gets to know you he is very cuddly and kissy as well. Mimzy is what they call a 'COVID puppy' due to his lack of socialization in his puppy stages. Mimzy has a bite history and is reactive to people he doesn't know (including kids) and animals he doesnt know as well. Mimzy currently lives in a one-bedroom apartment and me being his mom is hard on him because he has decided he's the pack leader and is in constant angst because of this. He has the feeling he needs to protect me which is where his aggression stems from. I have held on for Mimzy for so long because he really is so loving and I love him so much. He has a funny, silly personality and is the cuddly love bug you need when you are at your worst. It has come to a point where I realize I cannot afford to get him the expensive training he needs to overcome his reactivity and aggression towards others. I also don't have a yard for him and he does a lot better when he has a space he can run around in and get his energy out. The perfect home for Mimzy would look something like a person/people who have great skill in training reactivd dogs and has a leadership mentality that can guide Mimzy instead of vice versa. The perfect home would be one with a large plot of land/ farm where he has a job and can run a lot and play. He not only has physical needs met but is mentally exercised as well.I would also consider rehoming him to a place that has just a large backyard as well. It is very important he goes to someone who will use POSITIVE reinforcement and not physical abuse or electric shock to train him. His new owner would need to be confident and attentive and physically active. Ideally they would have a lot of free time to train Mimzy and to spend time with him. Mimzy likes to be social with the ones he loves, so having a lot of attention is important to him. He DOES NOT like to be alone. He is crate trained and potty trained and has no health issues. He does experience occasional seasonal allergies where he gets a $50 allergy shot every 3-6 months so he's not tortured by itching. You will see he needs it when he starts to itch more frequently and there are no fleas. Ideally whoever takes him would be able to prove that they have a good space for him to live and can let me know their skills/experience they have to help with Mimzy's behavior. This person needs to believe in second chances and not believe in euthanization unless an animal commits murder or heavily injured someone. When I envision the perfect home for Mimz it looks like a big plot of land and a farm with animals and maybe even other dogs that he can get used to that he can play with and work with. And at the same time not be left neglected or without food or water or in a wide open field unattended where he can be picked up by a large predator bird. I really want to find a place where he has more freedom, but still gets the attention he needs and deserves from a loving family. I think if you have the skills to work on him it would be great for him to have other dog friends. He did grow up with one dog and a cat and does well with them (unless they try to eat his food). It's important for you to know that if you take Mimzy, he will be very sad to leave me and everyone he knows and loves. He does have separation anxiety which just breaks my heart. He will most likely not like you when he meets you and this is where those dog training skills and reactivity experience comes in. You will need to be patient and loving even though he may not be right away. Please do not inquire about Mimzy if you live in a apartment, would leave him alone all day, and have no experience working with dogs that have behavioral issues and aggression. Please also respect that I don't want any recommendations for euthanization because of his history.

Washington County
Portland, Oregon