Meet Goose!
This spirited three-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix is a delightful blend of speckled charm, boundless energy, and sun-soaked silliness. With her tan and white coat speckled like a giraffe and a face full of expression, Goose is 55 pounds of brains, goof, and love! She’s incredibly affectionate, curious, and energetic—true to her working-dog roots—and thrives when she has space to roam, explore, and play. Her absolute happiest moments happen in open areas with other dogs, whether she’s at doggy daycare, on group hikes, or galloping across her favorite 17-acre off-leash dog park. She’s got a floppy, cuddly side too, especially in the evenings, when she transforms into a snugglebug ready to curl up beside you!
Ideal Home
Goose would flourish in a rural or countryside home with a large, securely fenced yard. She would also thrive with another friendly dog or two and a guardian who understands the needs of sensitive, reactive pups. Goose is good with older kids, but due to her tendency to get jumpy and mouthy when excited, a home without young children is best. She has a high prey drive and tends to chase cats, squirrels, and birds, but has recently started coexisting peacefully with farm cats and chickens at her current boarder’s rural property, proving she can settle into life alongside other animals with the right environment and routine.
Ongoing Health
Goose is vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped.
Training & Support
Goose has been through formal training and knows a wide variety of commands including “sit,” “come,” “leave it,” “touch,” and “place.” She has great recall and is eager to please, especially if treats are involved. However, she is highly sensitive to certain city-life triggers like scooters, skateboards, and sudden movements. She has been reactive when startled by things like people with assistive devices or rolling luggage, and she once had a bite incident during a trail walk when a passing bicyclist spooked her. This highlights her need for a calmer, more predictable environment. She is crate trained and house-trained.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Goose is located in Berkeley, CA. She is open to a long-distance adoption and will remain with her current family until a suitable new home is found for her.
