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About Gus
Helloooo! Are you looking for meeee! I’m Gus and I live life with gusto. I’m four or maybe five years old, not 100 percent sure. I’m mostly Dachshund (long body but legs not too short) but also a bit of something else, also not too sure, but something with speed and tenacity like a Mini Foxie or Jack Russell maybe. I’m desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and heartworm treated.
Foster Mum says I had a few too many Red Bull’s but it’s just that I love everyone and everything, and I want to go everywhere and do everything…all at once. I’m speedy and energetic and I live life to the fullest. When I focus on something I do get a bit obsessed. Foster Mum says a good example of that is when I focus on her cat, I get really obsessed and I stare, and I’d like to chase but I’m not allowed to. I don’t want to hurt the kitty…I don’t think, but just to be sure, no applicants with kitties or other little pets please, and no chooks.
I like dogs and I hang out with them really well, but I’m not obsessed. I’ll be happy if I have canine company or even if I don’t. Sometimes I get really playful with my foster brother but usually we just hang out. I don’t mind big dogs or little ones, but pay attention when I first meet them on lead as I can be pushy at first.
I can sit and drop when asked and am learning to stay. Coming when you call me is a work in progress – you won’t be able to let me off lead in public as I will run! And run! And run. I love to go for a walk but I seriously want to make sure you go as fast as me and I know I’m not meant to pull on the lead but I guess I do forget that sometimes. I walk better when I’m the only dog walking, maybe I compete a bit with the others sometimes. I’m trying to be better.
I am beyond the naughty puppy stage so I don’t steal chew or destroy your stuff. I do like to mark my territory but I won’t do it inside the house. I’m not a nuisance barker but I will run the fence line if I can hear your neighbours dog on the other side and sometimes bark at him.
Do you want a canine companion to share your adventurous and busy life? One who you can take places and who can share your passion for expending energy? But at the same time a buddy to be a lapdog for cuddles in the evening? Well that’s me for sure. Apply now! Choose me and I’ll choose you!
Medical notes
Gus has no major medical requirements.
Adoption details
1. Fall in love with Gus and read his full profile.
2. Email us for an application form.
3. Wait for us to contact you if you are shortlisted for adoption. A trainer may telephone you for additional information or simply to arrange for a meet and greet with our dog at a mutually agreeable time.
5. If you are the successful applicant and you wish to go ahead with the adoption process please decide what level of adoption you would like to proceed with.
Adoption Only – your adoption fee is $450. Your new dog comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped, and with a collar.
Adoption with Assistance – your adoption fee is $550. Your new dog comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped, with a collar and a training halter. A short introductory lesson with one of our trainers to help settle your dog in and introduce the fundamentals of the training your dog has been receiving whilst in foster care is also included. This will be conducted in your home if within 50 klm of the fostercarer, otherwise at an alternative venue by mutual agreement.
Adoption and Training – your adoption fee is $750. Your new dog comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped and with a collar. Plus training equipment (lead & head halter) and two private lessons to help you understand the foundations of all obedience and general behaviour shaping techniques that your new dog has been learning whilst in foster care with one of our trainer/trainers. These will be conducted in your home if within 50 klm of the fostercarer, otherwise at an alternative venue by mutual agreement. Ongoing support is also included if you need some extra assistance to help your new forever friend settle into your family.
6. Pay your adoption fee, sign our adoption papers and arrange handover of your new best friend. A two week trial period begins at this point and flows automatically into adoption if both parties are happy.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
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