Trudy

Trudy is an approximately 1-year-old Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix with a fun-loving personality, endless enthusiasm, and a heart that's ready to bond deeply with her person. She's an intelligent, active girl who thrives when she has both physical exercise and mental enrichment, making her an excellent match for someone familiar with working breeds.<br/><br/>Trudy is doing wonderfully in foster care and loves having a routine. She is house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. She has had zero accidents in her crate or in the home, sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, and rides exceptionally well in the car. She is highly food motivated, making training both fun and rewarding. She already knows "sit" and is working hard on learning come, touch, down, place, and off. She's eager to learn and responds well to guidance and redirection.<br/><br/>This sweet girl is full of personality! She's obsessed with toys and bones, loves to play, and has a confident, curious nature. Trudy is affectionate with the people she trusts and forms strong bonds with her family. She's what many would call a "Velcro dog"—she loves being close to her favorite people and is happiest when she's included in everyday life. She even gives adorable little affectionate nibbles to show her love!<br/><br/>Because Trudy is still young, she's continuing to learn good house manners. She's working on things like keeping all four paws on the floor and leaving counters alone. She's doing great on leash and continues to improve every day. Like many Australian Shepherd mixes, she benefits from consistency, structure, and plenty of outlets for her energy and intelligence.<br/><br/>Trudy gets along great with other dogs and absolutely loves playing with her foster siblings. She would do best in a home with active, playful dogs who enjoy running around and having fun together. One thing Trudy is still learning is that living with other dogs also means sharing. Sharing toys and treats isn't always her favorite thing, and she sometimes likes to play a little game of "keep away" when another dog is interested in something she has. She is not aggressive, but this is an area where she is continuing to learn appropriate boundaries and sharing skills. The good news is that Trudy has come a long way and continues to improve the longer she is around other dogs. With continued guidance, structure, and positive experiences, she is learning that sharing is part of life with her canine friends.<br/><br/>Trudy is looking for an active family that enjoys walks, hiking, running, or other adventures and is committed to continuing her training. In return, you'll gain an incredibly loyal, loving companion who's always ready for the next adventure by your side.<br/><br/>Trudy is currently located in the Charlotte area and is ready to find her forever family.<br/><br/>Her adoption fee is $350.<br/><br/>Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever Mix<br/>Approximately 1 year old<br/>Up to date on vaccines<br/>Spayed<br/>On monthly preventatives<br/>House trained<br/>Crate trained<br/>Leash trained<br/>Excellent in the car<br/>Knows "sit" and eager to learn<br/>Loves toys and bones<br/>Gets along great with other dogs<br/>Loves playing with her foster siblings<br/>Best in a home with active, playful dogs<br/>Still learning to share toys and treats<br/>Needs an active home with daily exercise and mental enrichment<br/><br/>From Trudy:<br/><br/>Hi, I'm Trudy! If you're looking for a hiking buddy, running partner, or adventure companion, I think we'd make a pretty great team! I'm a smart girl who loves learning, playing with my toys, and being close to my favorite people. I already know how to sit, I'm house trained, crate trained, and doing great on leash. I love playing with my foster siblings and would be happiest in a home with active dogs who are ready to have some fun with me! I'm still learning that sharing toys and treats is part of living with other dogs, but I've come a long way and continue to improve every day. If you love adventures as much as I do, I can't wait to meet you!

Trudy is an approximately 1-year-old Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix with a fun-loving personality, endless enthusiasm, and a heart that's ready to bond deeply with her person. She's an intelligent, active girl who thrives when she has both physical exercise and mental enrichment, making her an excellent match for someone familiar with working breeds.

Trudy is doing wonderfully in foster care and loves having a routine. She is house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. She has had zero accidents in her crate or in the home, sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, and rides exceptionally well in the car. She is highly food motivated, making training both fun and rewarding. She already knows "sit" and is working hard on learning come, touch, down, place, and off. She's eager to learn and responds well to guidance and redirection.

This sweet girl is full of personality! She's obsessed with toys and bones, loves to play, and has a confident, curious nature. Trudy is affectionate with the

Trudy is an approximately 1-year-old Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix with a fun-loving personality, endless enthusiasm, and a heart that's ready to bond deeply with her person. She's an intelligent, active girl who thrives when she has both physical exercise and mental enrichment, making her an excellent match for someone familiar with working breeds.

Trudy is doing wonderfully in foster care and loves having a routine. She is house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. She has had zero accidents in her crate or in the home, sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, and rides exceptionally well in the car. She is highly food motivated, making training both fun and rewarding. She already knows "sit" and is working hard on learning come, touch, down, place, and off. She's eager to learn and responds well to guidance and redirection.

This sweet girl is full of personality! She's obsessed with toys and bones, loves to play, and has a confident, curious nature. Trudy is affectionate with the people she trusts and forms strong bonds with her family. She's what many would call a "Velcro dog"—she loves being close to her favorite people and is happiest when she's included in everyday life. She even gives adorable little affectionate nibbles to show her love!

Because Trudy is still young, she's continuing to learn good house manners. She's working on things like keeping all four