Della
	Gender: Female Age: 5 Years Height/Weight:17" / 30 lbs House-trained: Yes Fenced yard required: No Location: Mid-Michigan Foster Home: Patty	Crate-trained: Yes Treat-motivated: Yes Toy-motivated: Yes BC Experience Required: Yes Good with dogs: Good with cats: Dog-savvy Cats Good with kids: 6+ Commands: Come, sit, lie down, leave it, wait.

Border Collie Experience required! Don't love her because she's beautiful. Don't love her because she's petite. There's a whole lot of dog packed into that small package. Della is a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd cross who was raised with a busy and growing family who recognized they didn't have the time for her that she needed. She was required to be on a tie-out and could not be loose so she rarely got to burn off all that pent up energy. She burned it off by barking. She has calmed down a lot since she came, but she's still very excitable and when she gets excited she barks. Loud. She's been horrible on a leash. At first she was like a bucking bronco at the end of the leash. She is a pro at backing out of a collar so she needs a Martingale type collar. She is not big on snuggling unless she fully trusts you. She does not like to be touched by strangers and it takes a little time to warm up to new people...but is OK if she can approach on her terms. She hates being groomed. She is choosy about her doggie friends and does not care to be a part of a big pack. She does OK with another dog, if she likes him/her. She is the playground police and will put an end to rowdy play. She hates motorcycles, golf carts and vacuum cleaners. She's good with dog savvy cats but will chase if they run. She literally pulled me off the end of a picnic table when a bird suddenly took off in front of her. She needs someone who will take her to a household obedience class as a bonding exercise.

OK, if you are still reading, she has some very good qualities, too. She is super smart and learns fast. She goes straight to her crate when she knows I'm leaving or going to bed. She's very housebroken. She has not had one accident. Not destructive in the house. She has an off switch and is happy to hang around. She bonds deeply. If I didn't already have 4 dogs of my own I would keep her in a heartbeat. She loves car rides. She is very athletic and would make an awesome sport dog. To her, you are her world. She wants to be a part of whatever you are doing. Della comes immediately when called...though I don't push it when we're out and about because......motorcycles. She's happy, quirky, loyal and smart. She melts into a puddle when you tell her what a good girl she is.

Della is looking for someone who can look past her quirks and not intimidated by her bluster. She's looking for someone who will keep her active mind and body busy. She's looking for a fair and firm leader to adore. If that's you, you will be so very richly rewarded. Don't love her just because she's beautiful.

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