Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dogs Available for Adoption in Manassas, Virginia

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Meet Phelps !! Are you looking for your next outdoor adventure buddy? Because this 2 year old cattle dog is it !
Phelps is a very friendly neutered male with a great temperament ! He’s full of life but can also have a good off switch if he’s been worked mentally and physically.

The scoop on Phelps - He’s house trained and kennel trained. He’s very friendly with people including strangers. He’s dog friendly but is still learning to politely introduce himself and read other dogs when they’re not interested. He’s been exposed to cats and chickens. He could successfully live with cats (continuing to work on impulse control to not chase). He could successfully live around chickens but he’s currently still leashed and under constant supervision.

He’s still learning to walk loosely on a leash - we’ve made huge improvements here.
He has a decent recall, knows sit, down, place, kennel, “enough” - stop playing with another dog/stop what you’re doing, sits and waits at doors and gate thresholds. He’s very food and toy driven.
He enjoys tug, frisbee and chuck it ball. We’ve worked on when he can grab the toy held in hand, go chase the toy and drop it verbally.
No signs of resource guarding with people or dogs but with dogs we take precautions like feeding meals in a kennel, every dog has their own toy and is not allowed to take anothers.

He’s fully vetted. He’s good for baths and decent with nail trims - lots of breaks between clipping toes and treats. He’s great in the car kennel.-quite and patient for traveling.
He can get overstimulated by fast and loud vehicles driving by. He use to chase but we’ve made huge progress on this. While he can handle exposure / walking in busier areas he wouldn’t do well living closing to busy roads.

Phelps is a cattle dog through and through - he’s very driven, learns quickly and could easily outsmart someone not prepared for his quick thinking. He would do best in a home that’s very active (not just a weekend warrior!). that can work him mentally daily and is away from the busy city life. He can be a busy body so would do better with older children. He can live with other dogs but a meet and greet would be required.

Please contact mmckown0319@yahoo.com

Complete an Application:
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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.