CALLIE OWNER AVAILABLE

Female, 2-4 Years, 25-30 lbs

If interested in learning more about Callie please email Jan at bedayn@gmail.com

Callie is a smart, joyful, and affectionate Border Collie mix. She’s a young rescue dog. The rescue puts her at 4-1/2 but we think she could be as young as 2 years (adopted 3 months ago) and 25 to 30 lbs. Callie is highly trainable. She is a very loyal companion who loves her person, never wanting to be far away. She has a classic Border Collie personality: brilliant, active, and driven, and is a fabulous partner for outdoor adventures.

I don’t believe she had any training prior to being with me, but we recently completed the All About Dogs Obedience 1 class. She was a stellar student and is a likely candidate for agility training.
She is a fabulous hiking companion and walks great on a leash (though often more eager to go faster than me). Off-leash she is a blast—always checking in frequently to make sure you’re close by.
She is curious about new people for a short while, then somewhat indifferent toward them. Minimal barking unless she’s got a squirrel up a tree.
On leash she can snarl at some other dogs, but not all. She will easily step off the trail to pay attention to me without interacting with the passing dog. She also has a favorite dog that she plays with endlessly and with abandon. It’s fun to watch.
I have not witnessed her around children. When she becomes very stimulated (after a rousing chase of a squirrel or something of that sort) she has aggressive play energy and wants to herd me.
She would do best in a home with a large, securely fenced yard.
A household with other dogs is probably a good fit as she is a bit timid on her own but would likely do well in a pack. With a good introduction she will do fine with an adult cat, a kitten will be harder.

I am looking to rehome her because she is a bigger project than I have competency for. I lack the skill and the intuition to provide the best stewardship for this very smart and active dog, and I have to leave her alone too often for several hours at a time. She’s a prize for someone who wants a loyal companion and has the training experience to bring out the best in her. I can provide more information if you’re interested.

If interested in learning more about Callie please email Jan at bedayn@gmail.com