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I’m an amazing dog who needs a new home… about me: basic skills + fun tricks on board always ready to learn + play more crate trained up to 4 hours mature healthy 4.5 year old with care plan and great insurance hiking + adventure ready likes calm households, routines, big backyards, quiet neighborhoods, and being the apple of your eye bunny is his favorite toy no cats, no little kids at home, please doing great on behavior medication, and need to stay on it for the medium-term at least I’m in LOVE, what’s next? (please contact GHK9) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ba392a7436846ec607aee9/9ca38596-5fc6-4171-b274-96cc511927e5/Finn+_chill.jpg finn - Want to learn more? Here’s the process: read more about me below email my trainer (hello at greatheartk9.com) fill out an application (we will send you the link) meet me and my person talk to my trainer and support people have a trial stay to establish compatibility officially adopt me enjoy life with me by your side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ba392a7436846ec607aee9/cbda2c41-15b3-425e-a9f3-df0611135931/Finn_snuffle.png finn - More about Finn MEET FINN Finn is a very special (on the small side) Australian Shepherd. He's a dynamic and intelligent 45 lbs pup with a knack for learning and a love for play - (he especially loves fetch)! Finn is 4.5 years old, neutered and up to date on vaccines. He comes with a lot of training and professionals who know and love him. Finn's daily routine is important to him. He enjoys meals fed with snuffle mats and puzzle toys, so if you like being creative, Finn will be there for it! Finn is always eager to tackle new puzzles and training games, making him the perfect companion for someone who enjoys consistently working and playing with their dog. Finn is searching for a special person who is calm, patient, and committed to positive reinforcement training. He requires continued noise desensitization and a loving stable environment where he can flourish. He will require continuation of behavior medication to thrive. When he's home alone, Finn is crate trained and easily rests or sleeps in his crate until his humans return. Finn has gone on group outings with Dog Adventures NW and his pup buddies for over three years, and has had successful overnights at his adventure leader’s home. Finn might be okay in a home with another dog, pending a proper introduction and compatibility assessment. Finn's prey drive has resulted in increased chasing of the household cat, so his new home should not have small animals or children. 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