Rusty

Hello there! I'm Rusty, and I'm officially accepting applications for my forever family.

APPLICATION PROCESS APPLIES FOR RUSTY
PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW APPLICATION FORM 
https://forms.gle/s4PHqFLmrLi1qBkZ6

My Ideal Home:
• Owners with breed knowledge/experience
• I'll need daily exercise - walks, park or beach trips, and playtime in the backyard will keep me happy and healthy.
• Secure fencing is essential to keep me safe.
• I enjoy friendly male and female dogs, but I can play enthusiastically — so a dog with a similar energy level would be ideal.
• It is unknown if I was allowed indoors previously, but I would truly love to be included as part of the family and spend time inside with my people.
• I'd love plenty of toys and mental enrichment to keep my busy mind occupied.
• A good-quality dry food diet will help support my dental health.
• When I get excited, I can be a little bouncy and mouthy, so any children in the home would need to feel comfortable and confident around an energetic, enthusiastic dog joining the family.
• As an active breed, I have lots of energy, so I'll need an active family who can keep up with me.
• Training, training, training - it's essential that I receive consistent guidance in every aspect of my life so I can become the very best companion as I mature.
• I am best suited to a home without cats as I may find them fun to chase.

My Paw-some Perks:
• I'm a very playful, happy pup with the cutest little wiggle-butt when I'm excited.
• I'm highly food motivated, which makes training lots of fun and helps me learn quickly.
• I absolutely love attention, cuddles, hugs, kisses and head scratches, and I'm quite partial to snoozing on the couch with my humans.
• I LOVE toys and I appear to have a fondness for water too, especially digging in my water bowl.

Training:
• Once I'm settled, I can walk nicely, but I may pull if something grabs my attention or if I decide I'd like to head in a different direction. I can also be strong or a bit skittish if startled, so a harness or head halter would really help while I continue my training.
• I can be a little bouncy when excited, but consistent training will help me learn calmer behaviours.

Please Note: You'll only be able to meet Rusty if your application is approved. Successful applicants will be invited to the shelter for a meet-and-greet, and any dogs currently in the home must attend as well to ensure everyone is a good match.