Red - 3.5 Year Old Kelpie X (On Trial)

Are you looking for a sweet, loyal, companion to share your days with? Someone with a fine physique, sweet, gentle nature and angelic amber eyes perhaps? Then, look no further than Red!

Red is a kelpie x, about 3.5 years old who just adores his people. He really has the sweetest nature, always happy for a cuddle or just to melt at your feet. He is calm and excellently behaved around children. He is generally happy around other dogs and loves to play chasey and snuggles with his foster sister. He may get a little too excited so needs a suitable friend and slow introduction. He enjoys an active lifestyle and being a typical kelpie, will need the opportunity to exercise his body and mind daily. Red would make an excellent running partner because boy does he like to run! But Red is also very happy to snooze in the yard as well or be wherever you are.

Red walks well on a lead once he gets the initial excitement out, although distractions do get the better of him at times and he can pull very strongly. As Red is a very muscular body type, he is physically, a very strong dog so he needs a competent handler that can manage this and redirect his focus. He is currently working on his focus and impulse control and is responding well to training.

Red wouldn't do well around cats or pocket pets as he does exhibit a high chase drive. He is working on his recall and needs some more practice with the added challenge of distractions.

Having said all that, Red can actually be quite timid and has a very soft nature in general so he needs a handler who is the same and experienced in positive reinforcement that will bring out the best in him. .

He is highly food motivated and intelligent which is great for training. Red can ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘wait’, ‘go to mat/ bed’ and we're currently working on ‘down’.

He eats well and enjoys his puzzles and treat toys alot. He currently sleeps inside, all night. Red would make the right people an excellent, beautiful family dog or companion to spend the days with.

To register your interest in adopting Red you can fill out the adoption questionnaire here https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt

PLEASE NOTE: When applying for our dogs and puppies, please ensure to list the name of the dog you wish to adopt. Please do NOT just list the reference number or the microchip number as this will delay your application reaching the correct foster carer.

You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au or www.petrescue.com.au

Red is in foster care in the Port Stephens, NSW area. They are currently available for interstate adoption. The adoption fee is $500.00 and they are desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms and microchipped.

PLEASE NOTE: Dog Rescue Newcastle provides individual listings with specific requirements for each foster dog. If you submit an application or inquiry and DO NOT receive a response within 5 business days, please understand that you have not met the specific requirements for this dog. Please do not be disheartened or discouraged, this simply means you were not a suitable match at this time.

This organisation's adoption policy is moderate. What does this mean?

(1) The first step is to fill in our online Adoption Questionnaire: https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
(2) If the questionnaire is approved we will arrange a property check so we can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you've applied for.
(3) After that we will arrange for you to meet the pet, usually at the foster carer's home, nearby park or your home.
(4) If both sides agree, then you can pay for and adopt your new family member! The two week trial begins on the day of adoption.

More details of our Adoption Procedure on our website: https://tinyurl.com/adoptproc

For more information or to meet Red, please contact their carer Kirby on kkelow@gmail.com.

We prefer payment by funds transfer and don't accept cash or personal cheques.