Bikini Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix Palo Alto, CA

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Adoption Fee: $750Bikini * 10 weeks old * Australian Cattle Dog mix
Bikini's story started tough - she was just five or six weeks old when she was found abandoned and brought to a shelter. Luckily, DPS stepped in, and now she's thriving in a loving foster home, growing stronger every day.

Daily Life & Routine:
Bikini's a young pup with a big day ahead of her! She wakes bright and early around 5:30am, ready to start her day. Her foster caregiver lets her out of her crate first thing, and she's great about peeing outside right away. Breakfast comes next, served in her own pen to keep her safe from the resident dogs who also love their meals. She eats a mix of kibble and warmed wet food three times daily. Since she's still too young for walks, she spends her days exploring inside and out, getting lots of supervised playtime with two friendly dogs who are teaching her good manners. Potty training is in progress with frequent outdoor trips, and she's showing great promise by peeing quickly on the grass and learning to poop outside after a little encouragement. At night, she sleeps quietly in her crate, which she's been keeping clean.

Personality:
From day one, Bikini has been a social butterfly - friendly and eager to greet anyone who comes through the door. While she likes following the other dogs around more than her humans, she definitely knows how to cuddle up and relax after a busy play session. She's affectionate but still learning her boundaries, often chewing on toys to soothe her teething gums. Bikini's a lively, playful pup full of energy, but she also appreciates downtime snuggled on the couch with her foster family.

Social Skills:
Bikini is getting along well with other dogs, having played off-leash with two different pups. She's a bit cautious around dogs that play rough, but she bounces back quickly without fear. Although she hasn't yet met cats or children, her friendly and easygoing nature suggests she'd adapt well.

Training & Behavior:
Bikini is actively working on housetraining and crate manners. She's learning the doggy door and is comfortable using pee pads when left in her pen. Like many puppies, she's in the middle of a teething phase with lots of chewing - her favorite distractions are Benebones and any toy she can get her mouth on. She's not much of a barker yet but is still very young.

Ideal Home:
Bikini would thrive in almost any loving home but would especially enjoy having a canine companion to play and learn from. She needs a patient family ready to keep up with her puppy energy and help her continue growing into a well-mannered dog. As a Cattle Dog mix, she's one smart cookie and will thrive with training - she would love to attend doggy preschool to show off her brains and make new friends!

If you're looking for a playful, affectionate puppy with a big heart and lots of love to give, Bikini might be the perfect new best friend for you.