Maya - Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler and Husky Dog for Adoption in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Meet Maya ❤️ A sweet, intelligent 6-year-old Cattle Dog/Husky mix looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home. Maya is fully potty trained, crate trained, and recently completed a professional board-and-train program, where she made incredible progress with leash skills, confidence building, impulse control, place work, and learning to relax.She is affectionate, loyal, and eager to please. Maya forms strong bonds with her people and thrives with structure, consistency, and clear leadership. She is continuing to work through some separation anxiety and resource guarding related to insecurity, and she’s doing wonderfully with her training.
🏡 Maya’s ideal home:
• Adults or families with older children
• An active home committed to daily exercise (about 3 miles of walking)
• Someone willing to continue her training and provide consistent structure
🎓 Two private training sessions through From The Heart Dog Services are included to help ensure a successful transition.
❤️ Maya has so much love to give and is ready for the right person to help her continue building confidence. If you’re interested in fostering or foster-to-adopting Maya, please reach out—we’d love to tell you more!

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is a hardworking and intelligent breed originally developed in Australia for herding cattle. Renowned for their endurance and agility, these medium sized dogs have a striking blue or red speckled coat and alert, curious expression. With a strong herding instinct and boundless energy, they require mental stimulation and physical activity to thrive. Blue Heelers are loyal, protective, and make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide the engagement and exercise they need.

The husky breed is renowned for its striking appearance, characterized by piercing eyes and a thick double coat. These medium sized, energetic dogs are known for their friendly and outgoing personalities, making them wonderful companions for active families. Originally bred for sledding and endurance in cold climates, huskies are intelligent and independent, often displaying a strong prey drive. Proper training and regular exercise are crucial to keep these playful and social animals happy and well adjusted.