About Max

I adopted Max from an animal shelter when he was 17 months old the only thing they told me was that he did not like men and he Was an owner surrender from one of the Carolina Carolinas states. They did not surrender him there because he would have been euthanized, and they previously lived in Pennsylvania. Max did very well with us except he became very protective of us in our home. He would chase delivery drivers if he was not on leash. he became too strong me to hold back and could open doors so we built a fence. He never attacked any of the drivers he just chased them off the property. I am in my 70s and have multiple health issues and may require back surgery in the very near future. I love Max with all my heart and tried to rehome him, but he did not get along with the dog in the family home although he has a sibling here that he gets along with The female Aussie doodle in the home. Max plays hard and I don't know if they misinterpreted it or he really was being aggressive. Nonetheless, I need to find a home for someone who understands Aussies and how intelligent they are, someone who will continue in his training in a positive manner. He does not like to be yelled at and punishment doesn't work with him. Max lost his Mail companion, my husband on 11/26/24 and he has been very depressed. This is very difficult for him as it is me. He and my husband had an unshakable bond. And he just sits in my husband's recliner, looking out the door or running out the doggie door to look for him. We had put up a 6 foot fence to contain him because of his dislike of anyone coming on our property. It was to protect both max and the offender and worked well. He loves to play ball indoor or outdoor, and he likes to carry something in his mouth his herding instincts are mostly in check, but every once in a while he forgets, he loves to have his ears scratched and butt rubs and unfortunately he really likes to be on Someone's lap. He weighs around 55 to 60 pounds. Fortunately, my husband was the one he spent most of his time with and who allowed him to sit on his lap. For food, Max likes the Purina pro plan any flavor as long as it has the shreds in it. He likes frozen vegetables, mostly green beans or canned collard beans, frozen and broken up and put in with his food. He loves human food, but I limit it. He takes his pills monthly with peanut butter. There has to be enough peanut butter to cover up the smell of the pill. He used to be good about Not begging, but when my husband became ill, he started giving him more and more treats so he would sit and watch him eat. If told not to beg, he would turn his head away and watch out of the corner of his eye. Max Loves ihs humans with all his heart. He does not like a crate. I have gotten him trained to the point of staying five minutes as long as I'm in the room with him. he will go to his crate on command. I believe the people who surrendered him kept him in a crate went unnecessary. He has always had freedom within my house and has never torn up anything or eaten anything he shouldn't. He was trained not to counter surf but once again my husband was not so good at it. He learns easily he knows how to close a door by pushing it with his feet and he will open a door with a lever as long as it opens inwards. he's been teaching himself to pull one open. It would be nice if you lived in the country and was able to have a fenced in area where he could run. He's the only Aussie I know who won't catch a frisbee. He loves all kinds of other toys and well hoard them or bring Them out and line them up to show off proudly. He will chew up stuffed animals, but not anything else he's usually going for the squeaker. Max doesn't like loud sneezes and you have to tell him you're OK after you sneeze because he will come over and jump up on you if you're seated to make sure you are. I'm sure Max has bad habits, but I can't think of any of them right now. He is so loving and I don't want to have to give him up, but I know there is going to be a point when I have to be hospitalized and nobody will be able to get into the house to take care of him. I have left him at a kennel during the day and he has done fine. He just chose not to interact with any of the other dogs.

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Mercer County
Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137

Judith Truesdell: 7248661834

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