Max The Protector
Our beautiful boy Max is an 18 month old Border Collie and Australian Shepherd mix who was headed to the pound last November when we rescued him. He is very high energy, extremely loyal, driven and protective and keeps watch over our home through the windows and through the fence when he’s in the yard. As is common with this breed, Max barks a lot while protecting his territory. He is inquisitive and can get into anything within his reach looking for food or something to chew on.
Max is very fast and agile and loves to run like the wind after the frisbee and to catch a ball on the first bounce and take a victory lap around the yard. He is perceptive, extremely smart and learns quickly. He would be a truly great agility dog. Unfortunately, he has learned to climb our chain link fence and visit other dogs in the neighborhood. We can’t keep him safe.
Max knows the commands come, sit, stay, wait, down, off, ball, out, over, give, shake and go to bed. He is house trained, crate trained, micro chipped, neutered and up to date on his vaccines as well as heartworm negative and gets monthly flea and tick meds.
He is highly affectionate, loves to interact with people or to lie quietly at your feet. Max loves to play tug of war and chase the ball and works puzzles very quickly to earn his treats. He is very fond of belly rubs, riding in the truck and working to get treats. He does not like cats. Max can get over excited when a visitor comes into the house.
Max would do best in a family with other dogs or older children to run and play with. He needs acreage or a large yard with a tall wooden fence. We are elderly and can’t provide the activity level he needs.
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If you have a specific question about Max, then please email newdigs@dallaspetsalive.org. If you are interested in applying to adopt this pet, fill out the application at the link above.
This pet is participating in the Dallas Pets Alive rehoming program. All of the medical, behavioral and other information about this pet was provided by the pet’s owner. Dallas Pets Alive encourages all adopters to verify the information prior to adoption. Please note that Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is acting as intermediary to connect prospective adopters with individuals wanting to rehome their pets. DPA is not liable for any information provided about this pet and the adoption transaction is purely between the pet owners and adopter. DPA is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or adoption returns as a result of any adoption transaction. DPA! is not responsible or liable for any animals involved in its New Digs program. DPA! acts solely as a facilitator of adoption between the animal’s surrenderer and potential adopter and makes no claims as to the accuracy of the animal’s medical or behavioral history provided by the surrenderer.
