Axel

Hi! I’m Axel and I’m looking for a new family to call my own.

APPLICATION PROCESS APPLIES FOR AXEL
PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW APPLICATION FORM
https://forms.gle/92psMz8QN1DeHQ487

NOTE: You are unable to meet Axel until/unless you have been notified that you are a successful applicant. An adoption cannot be approved unless you are able to come to the shelter to meet Axel in person and bring any dogs you currently have with you.

What I need in my new home:
• Daily walks, trips to the park or beach, playtime in the backyard
• Further training with basic doggie manners
• To be allowed inside with my family and not left outside 24/7 with no interaction.
• I like both friendly male and female dogs
• A doggie companion is a MUST to keep me company when my family isn't home or a family that is home all the time. I get lonely and a bit anxious when left alone which may cause me to bark or become destructive.
• I appeared scared of cats when meeting them at the shelter however once my confidence around them grows I might be more inquisitive. If going to a home with a cat they must be dog savvy, and we must be introduced slowly.
• Secure Fencing (6ft Colorbond or equivalent)
• Lots of toys and mental stimulation
• A diet of good quality dry food to help keep my teeth clean
• Lots of love and attention
• No young children as when I'm excited, I get very bouncy and mouthy, older children who will be involved with my training should be ok.
• I LOVE water and would love to have my very own clam pool to laze around in.
• SOCIALISATION is as important as training. Taking me to lots of different places, meeting lots of people (children, men, woman etc) and meeting lots of dogs and other animals will ensure I grow into a social and well-adjusted dog.
• TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING. It's ESSENTIAL I receive training in all aspects of my life so I can be the best dog I can be when I'm older.

My best features:
• Very playful
• Highly food motivated
• I can sit, shake hands & stay
• I have had some basic obedience training and am a generally well-mannered dog
• I walk well on lead
• Happy to hang out with other friendly dogs
• I LOVE the water and will splash about in my water bowl, play with the hose and swim in the basin/river

Where I need to improve / Training required:
• I love my food & toys so using them as a positive reward should make my training easier.
• I need further training on my recall as I can ignore you if you're trying to call me back to you
• I can be a bit bouncy - training should stop this
• I appear to be quiet vocal at times when left alone - a family who has another dog is a must.
• I walk well on lead, unless I want to go in another direction, then I tend to pull harder