Addie - Adopted

Name: Addie

Age: 9 years 

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Australian Shepherd

Location: Dallas, TX

Vet Info:  Addie is spayed. She is up to date on her shots, including rabies. 

Owner Info: Addie's owner's schedule has changed, and she is no longer able to spend much time with Addie so wants her to be rehomed.  Addie is 9 years old and weighs 48 pounds.  She is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housebroken and leashtrained, and knows the command:  back.  She is an outgoing girl who gets along with people of all ages, and with female dogs and cats.  Sometimes she has been aggressive with other dogs if they come close to her owner but otherwise is fine with other dogs.  When asked more about the aggression with other dogs, Addie's owner writes: "It's kind of complicated explaining Addie's aggression. I thought she was aggressive toward most dogs, but the boarding facility that she's stayed at several times told me she does fine with the others dogs when they take them on walks and when she's around them, etc. So, she's really only aggressive when other dogs approach me because I think she thinks I'm her 'sheep' that she's protecting. I think it goes along with the Aussie herding pattern. She has seemed to be more aggressive with male dogs, rather than female. When she has been, she growls and snaps, but then backs away, so I think it's more of a warning maneuver on her part." Addie did snap at a toddler once who pulled her hair, but did not actually bite or make contact with the skin.  Addie is completely blind but otherwise is in good health.  The owner writes:  "Addie is very cute and has a cute personality.  People seem drawn to her. She is a favorite at her boarding facility."