Meet Banks!
Banks is a spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix, weighing 38 pounds. This handsome boy is a vibrant burst of determination wrapped in a striking merle coat, and he proudly navigates the world on three legs! An accident led to the amputation of a rear leg, but it has never slowed Banks down. In fact, he may be the fastest tripod you will ever meet! He rockets after a tennis ball with jaw-dropping speed, pivots like a seasoned athlete, and returns for another throw with bright eyes that say, "Again?" Ball is life, and he would happily play fetch for hours, making his daily one to two hours of vigorous exercise both easy and joyful!
Banks is a smart, affectionate boy who is devoted to his people and loves to cuddle close. He is generally friendly with other dogs and welcoming toward adults. He is vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and crate trained.
Ideal Home
Banks needs a new loving home with significant outdoor space, no young children, and dedicated caregivers who can match his energy and commitment to training. He also needs someone with experience with his breed or other working or agility dogs who understands the drive, intelligence, and daily structure that help him truly thrive. He can be uneasy around loud noises like vacuums, so calm leadership will help him feel secure.
Ongoing Health
Banks is a three-legged tripod and has had a rear leg amputated. He is otherwise healthy.
Training & Support
Banks is brilliantly trained and thrives on structure. He confidently responds to sit, down, stay, heel, place, come, fetch, leave it, crate, and even "good night" when it is time to settle in. He will fetch the paper and politely offer a post-bath shake on cue. He would benefit from an experienced pet parent who can continue guiding him through resource guarding tendencies around food. Positive reinforcement and calm leadership will help him feel secure and continue to flourish.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Banks is currently located in Berkeley, CA. He is open to a long-distance adoption and can be transported to his new home.
