Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dogs Available for Adoption in Mansfield, Connecticut

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Name: Rhubarb (Rhubarb Pie)
Available Through: CATS & Dogs Northeast Volunteer Team CATS &Dogs Northeast Volunteer Team
Contact: cnevolunteerteam@gmail.com
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog
Weight: 42#
Sex: female
Age: DOB 6/20/2024

Background:
Rhubarb has had two previous homes. Her first home had her from 3-8 months old. They initially rehomed her because she was too much to handle and started nipping the back of the legs of the people in the home.
Her second home had her for a little over a year and tried very hard to acclimate her to their home but she wasn't meshing well with the already established pack. They attempted to crate and rotate but that resulted in Rhubarb not getting enough work and her behavior was declining.

Current Description:
Rhubarb is currently working on readjusting to pack life. She is living with a balanced pack of dogs and a few savvy cats.
She attends pack playgroups and is continuing training in obedience classes.

Type of home they would need now:
We prefer she goes to a home where someone has owned cattle dogs before and is ready to own one that can be a little next level.
She has been titled in Barn Hunt, and has gone through each CGC level test. She had been started in tracking and scent work as well as dock diving and disc.

Energy level: High
Favorite things to do: work, play, move, keep busy.
She will do anything that involves you and her. Hiking, obedience, ball, disc
Commands: sit, down, stand, recall
Dogs: she is dog selective. We may prefer to do multiple meet and greets if there are other dogs in the home.
Cats: She is living with 4 cats currently. They are all very confident around dogs and Rhubarb doesn't want to eat them but she does like to pester them. She would need to continue to have firm boundaries around how we treat feline friends if there are cats in the home.
Kids: Rhubarb likes kids. She hasn't lived with kids yet
House-trained: yes
Crate-trained: yes

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.