Ajax Australian Shepherd Mix Niagara Falls, ON

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Hi nice to meet you Ajax here let me tell you just a little about me and I was told honesty is the best policy for me to find my human Soulmate!
I will need a strong, confident handler that is willing to show me leadership and consistency , I'm a very sweet boy if your willing to give me the time I will need to adapt to my new home and surroundings. I love to go swimming ( Its one of my favorite things ) hiking or just being the Andy Griffith dog lounging on the front porch catching some rays!!!. My good friends Stephanie and Elizebeth love taking me out on adventures and tell me what a good boy I am ( shhh I love those girls ) but it took awhile to trust them but man I'm glad I did !!

I'm told Im a little difficult sometimes and thats why my friends are making sure I find the exact home that will let me shine. I may not be perfect but with the right person I know I will be amazing. So thats all Im going to say about me I will let me other friend Geri fill you in on the rest ( she has a real soft spot for me so I know she will find me the best of the best ) all my friends at NDR just want to see me shine in my new beginning!!

I hope to meet you soon and lets let life adventures begin!!!


Name: Ajax
Weight: 57 lb
Age: 4-5 years
Gender: Male
Breed: Australian Shepherd mix
Color(s): Apricot and white
Good with adults: Single female ( possible single male)
Good with kids: No children in the home
Good with other dogs: If introduced slowly. Does well with calm energy dogs, higher energy dogs stress him out
Good with cats: Not recommended
House trained: Yes
Crate trained: No. He behaves beautifully in the house.
Energy level: medium
Can be handled/touched: Not initially, he takes some time to warm up to people. Ajax is extremely affectionate once he gets to know you.
Barker: Just to alert us to visitors and before meal times.
Flight Risk: No
Food aggressive: With other dogs, yes. Familiar people, no.
Walks on a leash: Yes
Rides well in a car: Yes
Destructive: No
Needs a home with a yard: Yes
Needs another dog: No, but can be with another calmer dog with proper intros
Can live in an apartment: No, would love a country setting he isnt a city dog
Dumped in a veterinary practice's parking lot in bad shape and found to have large bladder stones. NDR raised the money for his surgery and he has made a full recovery but will need to stay on special food to prevent any further medical issues with stones coming back.



Notes from NDR Training team:
He is much more relaxed. Definitely have built a bond with this boy now and he's super happy to work for me. Today we worked on his sit & stay & his down command and he did great. As long as adopter for him goes slow and makes sure rules of the house are set - he's going to do fine. He's a very happy go lucky boy once you build that trust bond with him. While that bond can take a few days to develop, once he likes you he really wants to please you. He respects a leader who gives him boundaries that he needs to follow.