Kip is a big, lovable goofball with an even bigger heart. This handsome, 3-year old Border Collie/Great Pyrenees mix tips the scales at over 60 pounds and brings a wonderful mix of sweetness, loyalty, and silly charm to the table. Kip forms strong bonds with his people and approaches each day with pure enthusiasm—especially in the mornings, when he’s known to greet you with a flurry of kisses the moment you roll over in bed. His full-body wiggle when he’s excited is something you really have to see to appreciate!
Kip is also the best welcome committee around. Whether you’ve been gone for five minutes or a few hours, he’ll be waiting at the door absolutely thrilled to see you when you return home. Despite his size, he’s a mellow and easy housemate who is completely house trained and loves lounging around the house—often belly up and relaxing.
True to his Pyrenees roots, Kip enjoys keeping an eye on things and will happily alert you if something interesting is happening outside. Overall, he has a moderate-to-low energy level and is happy with a daily walk and some playtime. One of Kip’s favorite pastimes is playing with his toys. He especially loves anything squeaky and will happily pounce on them and entertain himself—even if he hasn’t quite figured out the point of fetch yet.
Kip gets along well with other dogs and enjoys having canine company. He can be playful with dogs who want to play but is polite and respectful when another dog would rather not. He may benefit from having a confident dog companion to help him continue building confidence.
Because Kip has an unknown past and also spent a long time in a shelter, he’s still learning that the world is a safe place. He can be cautious with new people and situations at first, but once he warms up, he turns into a total lovebug who wants attention and affection from his trusted people. Kip would do best in a patient, adult-only home where his adopters understand dog body language (especially in handling) and are willing to continue helping him build confidence at his own pace. Kip is currently taking Paroxetine for anxiety/fear, which should be continued under veterinary and behavioral trainer care. When Kip initially came to rescue, he was quick to react to confinement and handling -lifting his lip and progressing to a growl if the handling continued. With time, patience and learning Kip’s triggers and body language he has successfully lived without incident. But because it will take a person who can read dog body language and learn about Kip and his triggers and how to avoid them, we will be cautious in his placement and insist on an adult-only home.
Kip is also very triggered with confinement and crates, so he does best with the freedom to roam the house. The good news is that he’s proven to be a trustworthy house guest—he’s not destructive, doesn’t counter surf, and settles in nicely when left alone. But he can also turn his ears off when there is something else more interesting going on, so a fenced yard is a must!
He’s still working on a few things, like improving his leash skills, confidence with handling, resource guarding, and continuing positive training around distractions like cars and squirrels, but he’s already making great progress and is eager to learn.
Kip’s ideal home would be a quiet environment with a fenced yard where he has space to roam and explore. A busy city setting with lots of traffic would likely be overwhelming for him. With patience, understanding, and a little time to build trust, Kip will reward his people with endless loyalty, affection, and plenty of goofy moments.
If you’re looking for a devoted companion with a silly streak, a huge heart, and the best morning greetings around, Kip might just be your guy.
Due to our small volunteer team, we can’t respond to inquiries to this listing. To learn more about this dog and our adoption process or to apply, visit wbcrescue.org. Thank you for considering adoption!
SOPHIE
Border Collie
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Glenrock, Wyoming
female, medium, young
Border Collie
Glenrock, Wyoming
