Anikan

Meet Anikan - 3.5-Year-Old Shepherd/Heeler Mix <br/><br/>Potty trained Brilliant Affectionate Active Best as an only dog<br/><br/>If you're looking for a loyal, intelligent, deeply loving adventure buddy, Anikan might just be your perfect match. She is a 3.5yearold shepherd/heeler mix with all the best qualities of both breeds: smart, protective, affectionate, and full of personality.<br/><br/> Personality & Temperament<br/>Anikan is one of those dogs who bonds deeply with her people. She loves physical affection, thrives on eye contact, and wants nothing more than to be close to her person. She is loyal, sensitive, and incredibly eager to please. She's also wildly smart - the kind of smart that makes you laugh. Tell her to get her bone, and she'll open the sliding door herself and retrieve it from the yard.<br/><br/>She is active, athletic, and happiest when she has a job, an adventure, or a person to follow around. She would be a dream companion for someone who hikes, runs, or simply wants a devoted sidekick.<br/><br/> Ideal Home<br/>Anikan would thrive in a home where she can be the center of attention. She is extremely loving and affectionate, but she also has a dominant streak with other female dogs and gets jealous when other dogs receive attention. Because of this, she needs to be the only dog in the home.<br/><br/>Her perfect match would be:<br/>* An active single person or couple<br/>* Someone who enjoys training and mental stimulation<br/>* A home with space for her to run, explore, and burn energy<br/>* Someone who wants a loyal, protective, loving companion<br/>* A family with children is fine - she's good with kids<br/><br/> Behavior With Other Dogs<br/>Anikan has never attacked a person or dog. However, she is a classic Heeler "nipper" and can be dominant with other female dogs. She has nipped at a resident female dog out of control and jealousy, not aggression. She does well with dogs she knows, but she is not comfortable with unfamiliar dogs entering her home or meeting new dogs on walks.<br/><br/>For her happiness and safety, she truly will do best as an only dog.<br/><br/> Training & Skills<br/>Anikan is extremely trainable - she's the kind of dog who wants to learn. She already knows how to open doors, problem-solve, and follow cues. She jumps on people when excited and likes to counter-surf, but these are very fixable behaviors with consistency and time. She's a dog who will absolutely shine with structure and training.<br/><br/> Why She Needs a New Home<br/>Her current owner is downsizing to a small 700 sq ft home and cannot provide the level of activity or space she needs. As time has passed, Anikan has also become more dominant with the resident female dog, and it's clear she would be happiest as an only dog with room to run and someone who can focus on her.<br/><br/> In Her Person's Words<br/>"She is the most loving, affectionate dog I've ever had. She is the perfect mix of protective, loving, smart, and loyal. She would be a gem for an active person who wants a sidekick to hike with, train, and love. Her potential is HUGE."<br/><br/> In a foster home in Cashmere, WA<br/> Apply to Adopt: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Okandogs1/DogAdoptionApplication

Meet Anikan - 3.5-Year-Old Shepherd/Heeler Mix

Potty trained Brilliant Affectionate Active Best as an only dog

If you're looking for a loyal, intelligent, deeply loving adventure buddy, Anikan might just be your perfect match. She is a 3.5yearold shepherd/heeler mix with all the best qualities of both breeds: smart, protective, affectionate, and full of personality.

Personality & Temperament
Anikan is one of those dogs who bonds deeply with her people. She loves physical affection, thrives on eye contact, and wants nothing more than to be close to her person. She is loyal, sensitive, and incredibly eager to please. She's also wildly smart - the kind of smart that makes you laugh. Tell her to get her bone, and she'll open the sliding door herself and retrieve it from the yard.

She is active, athletic, and happiest when she has a job, an adventure, or a person to follow around. She would be a dream companion for someone who hikes, runs, or simply wants a devoted sidekick.

Meet Anikan - 3.5-Year-Old Shepherd/Heeler Mix

Potty trained Brilliant Affectionate Active Best as an only dog

If you're looking for a loyal, intelligent, deeply loving adventure buddy, Anikan might just be your perfect match. She is a 3.5yearold shepherd/heeler mix with all the best qualities of both breeds: smart, protective, affectionate, and full of personality.

Personality & Temperament
Anikan is one of those dogs who bonds deeply with her people. She loves physical affection, thrives on eye contact, and wants nothing more than to be close to her person. She is loyal, sensitive, and incredibly eager to please. She's also wildly smart - the kind of smart that makes you laugh. Tell her to get her bone, and she'll open the sliding door herself and retrieve it from the yard.

She is active, athletic, and happiest when she has a job, an adventure, or a person to follow around. She would be a dream companion for someone who hikes, runs, or simply wants a devoted sidekick.

Ideal Home
Anikan would thrive in a home where she can be the center of attention. She is extremely loving and affectionate, but she also has a dominant streak with other female dogs and gets jealous when other dogs receive attention. Because of this, she needs to be the only dog in the home.

Her perfect match would be:
* An active single person or couple
* Someone who enjoys