This devilishly dapper dog is Buddy, but he goes by many names: Bud, Buddy Boy, Buddaball, Mr. B, The Budha, as well as ‘Drop That’ ‘Over Here,’ and ‘Come on Bud, we got to go.’ It shouldn’t be a surprise then that Buddy is a very intelligent dog with a wide range of vocabulary and commands. The basics like sit, stay, place, shake, he’s got down pat, as well as high-5, jump, relax, and middle. He is housebroken and knows how to use a scratchboard, the names of his toys, words like breakfast and dinner and places like upstairs, car, and naptime.  If you are someone who loves training and taking your dog to different classes, Bud is the perfect boy for you. He’s a quick learner, very clever, and a real natural at agility and sniff games. Buddy’s always down to learn more but can get easily frustrated so balance any class work with a fun round of tug.
 

In addition to an active human with time and patience to give, Buddy really needs a buddy. Living with a best four-legged pal would be ideal for Buddy due to his high energy and low threshold for boredom. He has separation anxiety and does all he can to stop his person from leaving, including lunging at the door, barking, biting her clothes, and nipping her hands. An upset Buddy without a task or playmate is a Buddy who is about to find trouble. He can quickly turn into a Blue “Stealer” looking for high-value objects to take and chew. Resource guarding is an object by object issue. He always gives a warning growl and the situation is easily diffused with a piece of cheese.

Buddy Boy is happiest roughhousing with his pooch friends at doggy daycare and on playdates. He loves meeting and playing with other dogs but is leash reactive. He’s done a lot of work responding better in public places but he has much further to go before he is comfortably walking on a crowded trail. The car is a complicated place for Bud. He loves going into the car even sitting in the driver’s seat but becomes reactive when the car moves, scratching and biting the seats and trying to get at windshield wipers. The current solution is a carrier in the back seat. Bud will hop right in the crate but will react once the gate is closed. He doesn’t love it but give him a kong with peanut butter and he will settle down.

So now to the explanation about rehoming. Unfortunately Buddy’s person can no longer devote the time and energy that Bud deserves. To keep the kibble coming and bones flowing, she had to get an additional job and now she’s away from home between 8-11 hours a day, 6 days a week. There is doggy care, but she’s unable to afford it daily. Relatives come and let Bud out when she’s at work, but Bud knows they aren’t up for playing with him so once he does his business he goes inside and lays down. It’s long, tiring days for both of them with no end in sight. She came to the painful decision to rehome Bud instead of having him wait for a day that may never come.

Buddy needs an experienced ACD owner because he is a true heeler: strong herding instinct, nips as communication, leash/barrier reactive, and stubborn. No children or cats please. He will thrive in an active house, with a fenced in yard or electronic fence, and one or more playful dogs. Bud’s a sweet boy, with big feels and a huge heart who wants what we all want: affection, attention, and a place that will always be home. There is no adoption fee but a $150 donation to Dog Rescue is appreciated. A zoom call is required before any in-person visits. Adopters on the East Coast are preferred but no distance will be too far to get Buddy to his forever home.
 

If you meet these requirements and have room in your heart and your home for a loyal companion, then Buddy is the dog for you. He will be excited every time you come home. He will follow you around the house, curious what you are up to during the day. Then at night he will be the sweetest pup ever, settling down for chest scratches and cuddles as he falls asleep against your feet. Please consider Buddy as a new addition to your home.

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