Adoption information
About Pirate
Ahoy there! Introducing Pirate, a happy healthy heeler who is a work in progress...
A typical heeler, Pirate is very bright but also headstrong and just a little stubborn! He can sit and will respond to your call - when he wants to.
He needs someone who is very familiar with the breed to guide him and instigate appropriate boundaries. He would also benefit from the company - and mentorship! - of a tolerant older canine buddy. As a young pup he is keen on playing with other dogs, but some may find him annoying with his boundless energy and insistence on constant playtime.
Pirate tends to explore everything with his mouth and teeth, so adult supervision - and possibly gloves - would be required around very young children. He has not been exposed to chickens or cats, but has managed to catch rabbits. He is interested in livestock – particularly cattle, of course - and he loves meeting other dogs. Chasing balls is also a favourite activity - usually with two on the go at once ensuring he always reaches his daily mileage goal!
He is crate trained and is beginning to walk reasonably calmly on a lead. Pirate travels well in the car if he is contained in a crate or at the back in an SUV. Most items are considered fair game as play things, so continued training is required to help him understand what is out of bounds as a toy! He will bark at new situations and people, and is not keen on brooms or vacuum cleaners. He also barks to get attention, but settles down once he realises attention will not be forthcoming until he stops shouting.
Pirate needs both physical exercise and mental stimulation to challenge his busy brain and prevent boredom. He is best suited to a home with space to run and roam, and someone who is home more often than not. Secure fencing is also required, particularly if he is to be left alone.
Pirate is a fantastic example of this challenging but extremely rewarding breed. With ongoing training, love and security, this energetic puppy will be a great mate and will make an experienced blue heeler aficionado very very happy - in his own time! If Pirate sounds like your new best mate, apply now!
**Pirate is located in VIC...
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
To apply to adopt a dog from Dogs4Jobs, you must firstly complete our adoptions application form in full at https://dogs4jobs.com.au/adoption-process-forms/.
You can also write out your answers and email them to dogs@dogs4jobs.com.au
*Please note, due to the high volume of applications received, we will not respond to Petrescue chat messages, or enquiries to adopt a dog. You must complete our adoptions form to be considered for the dog or pup, and we will respond to this form via our email.
We will then request to complete a yard check, or for you to send in photos of your yard showing the fencing, space, shelter and any hazards etc, to confirm it is safe and secure, as well as adequate space for a working breed dog.
Following this, we will then put you in touch with the dog/s foster carer/s that you are interested in, to chat further over the phone, about whether the dog is a good fit for your family, and vice versa. We are searching for the perfect match for each dog and their needs. We offer interstate adoption on all of our dogs.