Blue is an 8-year-old Australian Shepherd with classic good looks and an eager-to-please attitude. He is a loyal companion who thrives on human connection and a consistent routine. Blue has reached a stage in his life where he prefers to be the center of your world. He is looking for a home where he can be the only dog, allowing him to soak up all the attention, love, and care he deserves without having to share the spotlight.
Blue is an expert fetcher and a massive fan of frisbee and fetch, having even competed in disc dog competitions! He is house-trained, has solid basic recall, and walks nicely on a loose leash. Blue tolerates car rides well and is always down for an adventure. He loves being involved in whatever his people are doing and appreciates a structured environment. Blue is the perfect match for an Aussie lover who appreciates the breed's intelligent, active nature but prefers a dog who is past the chaotic puppy stage. Because Blue thrives on one-on-one interaction, he prefers a home where he is the only pet, ensuring he remains the primary focus of your affection. We are still learning about his preferences with kids, so a calm, structured home with thoughtful introductions will be key to his success. If you are looking for a devoted, "velcro" buddy who is happy to fetch a frisbee and walk faithfully by your side, Blue is ready to be your one and only.
Ideal Home
Blue thrives on one-on-one interaction and prefers a home where he is the only pet. A calm, structured home with thoughtful introductions will be key to his success with any children in the household.
Ongoing Health
All medical expenses related to Blue's care moving forward will be the adopter's responsibility.
Training & Support
Blue is house-trained and has solid basic recall. He walks nicely on a loose leash. As a condition of adoption, positive reinforcement training with Wags is required. Preference will be given to adopters who commit to signing up for and completing a training class.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Please fill out an application thoroughly if you are interested.
- The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be an email response with further instructions. Please check your inbox and spam folders for this email.
- We cannot begin processing an application without the requested information.
Transportation
Blue is located in Troy, VA. We are happy to consider applicants from out of state, but approved adopters MUST be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that Blue and the family are a good fit, they would take him home at that time.
