Vybe is a sweet, happy, incredibly cute young Mini American Shepherd who is vision- and hearing-impaired—but his amazing nose more than makes up for it. He loves exploring through scent, playing scent games, discovering new smells, and enjoying anything involving snacks.

Food-motivated and eager to learn through positive reinforcement, Vybe is playful, affectionate, and ready for adventure. He enjoys romping with the other dog in his foster home, exploring his surroundings, checking in with his people, and snuggling with his foster mom afterward. His favorite things include tug toys, lick mats, Nylabones, snacks, and being included in family activities.

Vybe is looking for a family who will embrace him exactly as he is and provide plenty of love, enrichment, and adventure.

Ideal Home

Vybe does well with other dogs and would love a family prepared to support his vision and hearing impairments while celebrating his strengths and enthusiasm for scent-based enrichment.

Ongoing Health

Vybe is vision- and hearing-impaired. The adoption fee includes age-appropriate DAPP and rabies vaccines, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick treatment, and spay/neuter when medically appropriate.

Training & Support

• Crate-trained and house-trained.
• Positive reinforcement training with Green Dogs Unleashed is required for adoption.
• Preference is given to adopters who complete the six-week, in-person Canine 101 class at the Troy, Virginia headquarters. Limited out-of-area adopters may instead complete one private lesson with Green Dogs Unleashed and attend a pre-approved positive reinforcement class locally.

Application Details

• Applications begin by contacting the provider through Wags.
• Approved adopters must be willing to come to Troy, Virginia, for a meet and greet and take Vybe home if the match is successful.
• Applicants should monitor their inbox and spam folder for follow-up instructions after applying.
• The adoption fee is $400.

Transportation

Pickup is available from the provider's location in Troy, Virginia, following the required meet and greet.