Meet Everest, a loving, wiggly 18-month-old Australian Shepherd mix who enjoys cuddling, giving kisses, playing fetch, chasing a ball or disc, and exploring on walks. She gets along beautifully with her canine foster sibling and would thrive with another dog in an active home.

Everest is upbeat, energetic, smart, and food-motivated. She knows “come,” “sit,” “down,” “shake,” and “let’s go,” and is eager to keep learning.

Ideal Home

Everest would thrive with an active family that can provide plenty of exercise, play, and opportunities to explore. A home with another dog to play with is preferred.

Ongoing Health

Her minimum adoption fee includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate, a heartworm test and preventative if age appropriate, flea and tick treatment, and spaying or neutering if she is medically sound for surgery.

Training & Support

Everest is working on housetraining, leash manners, and crate training. She may bark initially and shows some separation anxiety, but eventually settles and sleeps through the night.

Application Details

• Preference is given to adopters who commit to completing the six-week, in-person Canine 101 training class at the headquarters in Troy, Virginia.
• A limited number of out-of-area adopters may receive secondary consideration if they complete one private lesson with GDU and attend a pre-approved positive-reinforcement training class in their area.
• Approved adopters must come to Troy, Virginia, for a meet and greet and take Everest home if everyone agrees she is a good fit.
• The minimum adoption fee is $400.
• Applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.

Transportation

Approved adopters must pick up Everest in Troy, Virginia, after the meet and greet if she is a good fit.