Meet Banks!
This spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix, weighing 38 pounds, is a vibrant burst of determination wrapped in a striking merle coat. Banks is a tripod, a proud testament to his resilience and heart. He may have three legs, but he's likely the fastest tripod you'll ever meet, rocketing after tennis balls and pivoting with athletic grace. "Ball is life" for Banks, and he'd happily play fetch for hours, making his daily exercise a joyful breeze! He is brilliantly trained, responding to commands like sit, down, stay, heel, place, come, fetch, leave it, crate, and "good night." He's even trained to fetch the paper and offer a post-bath shake on cue! Smart, food-motivated, and eager to please, Banks shines with positive reinforcement and would excel in agility, working, or farm environments. He is affectionate and cuddles close, leaning into his people with complete devotion. Generally friendly with other dogs and welcoming towards adults, Banks would benefit from an experienced pet parent who can guide him through resource guarding tendencies around food. Loud noises can make him uneasy, so calm leadership will help him feel secure.
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.
Ongoing Health
Banks had an accident that led to the amputation of a rear leg. He is vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped.
Training & Support
Banks is brilliantly trained and thrives on structure. He is eager to please and responds well to positive reinforcement. He may need guidance with resource guarding tendencies around food and can be uneasy with loud noises, benefiting from calm leadership. He is crate trained.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Banks is currently in Berkeley, CA. He is open to a long-distance adoption.
