About Barley

Barley is a lovable 7-year-old blue heeler in need of a home that will be a good match for him. He is smart, loves to play, and is cuddly when he's in the mood for affection. Barley would do best in a home with a fenced yard, with no children or cats, and an owner who has experience with strong-willed herding breeds. He has done well with other dogs, but this has never been tested in a living situation so it's hard to say how he would do with dog siblings. He is a velcro dog, so if you're looking for a companion that never leaves your side - he's great for that! Barley is also highly food motivated, which makes him quite trainable. He is also a pretty quick learner (note- as long as the reward is not a super high-value food that he gets over excited about and loses his focus). He sleeps crated and this works well for him. He is leash trained. Barley is fully house trained with no accidents in the 3 years I have had him. He has also never damaged or chewed anything that wasn't his own toy or food. He knows all basic commands (sit, stay, lay down, wait, leave it, paw, high-5) plus several others. Behaviorally, Barley has some anxious tendencies after living in an abusive home for his first 3 years of life. This does unfortunately include some fear aggression/resource guarding, which usually comes out when he feels cornered, restrained, or is being overly protective of his chosen human, either within the home, or more frequently, while on walks with large/loud vehicles passing by. Weight: 49lbs Fits comfortably in 36in crate.

Chester County
West Grove, Pennsylvania