I'd like everyone to meet Charlie! She's a female, purebred Australian shepherd puppy young enough to still have puppy teeth. She's incredibly sweet, smart, and fun to be around. She's athletic, and loves to retrieve her tennis ball.
When Charlie first came in, she was frightened and barking at any and everyone who came near. After a weekend at Auntie Laurie's, she's so much more happy and relaxed in her new environment. She's able to go out in Big Dogs daycare everyday and plays well with others now. Initially, she played a little rough, but she's learned how to be more polite.
We have noticed Charlie can guard her water from other dogs. She completely passed the food guarding test with people. When she's really aroused, she can take treats like shark, so we're teaching her how to be soft with her mouth, especially while she's got those razor sharp puppy teeth!
We think Charlie will make a wonderful, loyal companion to anyone who wants a dog who is smart as a whip and in need of a job. That job can be dog sports or a jogging/running/hiking companion, something that's mentally and physically stimulating. She was surrendered by her owner, because the owner worked full-time and lived in an apartment. Naturally, an active Aussie puppy just was too much energy for that lifestyle.
Charlie is definitely a favorite among the trainers. Many of us have admitted a soft spot for her, and were we not full at home already, would be seriously considering adopting her. I'll add another entry with a link to her retrieving her ball for me today. :)
Tasha Salsido, CTDI
Staff Trainer, RSM
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