Smiley Collie & Shepherd Mix Kennesaw, GA

LOOKING FOR MY PERFECT MATCH: Approx. 5 years old / Approx. 67 lbs.

Hello, I’m Smiley! Take one look at my pic, and you will know why my Mostly Mutts name suits me – lol. I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control and have been busy charming the volunteers with my cuteness and personality ever since. I bet you will love me too! I am doing some guarding of my room/crate, and my trainer would be happy to tell you more about that. Let’s meet soon and see if I am your new furry family member! I got to spend some time in the foster/training program offsite and learned a lot!

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I met dogs recently at Mostly Mutts and was friendly with them as long as we were playing away from my room or crate, which I guard. If you have a nice doggie at home already, let’s meet with my trainer. / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids yet at Mostly Mutts, but because I guard my room/crate, and have bitten over this, so if you have older teens such as 15+ that know not to take things from me, or reach into my crate, let’s meet.

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I have a super sweet and loving disposition. I’m playful, friendly and – true to my collie mix – pretty smart, too! When the play is done, I also love to chill with my people. / My energy level is 4-6.

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program so I’ve learned the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands. I also use proper door etiquette and have good leash manners as well as accept nice strangers without jumping. / My crate manners are good at Mostly Mutts, although I do guard my crate. My trainer is working with me on this and has taught me to ‘sit’ and wait in my ‘place’ while my crate is cleaned. Still, items should not be taken from my crate with me present. / My potty habits have been good on the shelter schedule, so hopefully that will be the case in my new home.

• LIKES/DISLIKES: I like toys and am always ready for some play time with my people! The volunteers say I am ‘all smiles’ when out and about on my walks. My first shelter bath was scary for me, but I did much better the second time and loved the brushing of my coat that went with it – which is good, because I do need a good brushing from time to time. Being near my people makes me a happy guy – especially when belly rubs are involved. Recently, I took my job as ‘front desk assistant’ at the shelter very seriously – placing my paws on the volunteers’ laps to let them know they are loved! I am happiest when away from my crate, and when I am outside, I am a super happy go lucky guy! / Other than the above-mentioned guarding of my room/crate, I can’t think of any other dislikes, though I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training.

• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I have moderate tartar on my teeth, so my adoptive family should consult with their vet and consider a dental cleaning in the future. I have a significant underbite, but it doesn’t bother me, and some even say it makes me cuter.

I am looking for a great home where I will be a cherished family member! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.

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