Howdy, I'm Buster! I am a 7 month old blue heeler mix, and I am currently in foster to learn some puppy manners like how to potty outside, how to come when my name is called, and how to sleep in a crate at night! I like it when my foster mom plays piano lullabies to help me sleep through the night without whining. Since I am so young, I am still fairly mouthy, but my foster mom is working on that too! However, since I am a heeler, a little of that is to be expected; herding is in my genes. For that reason, I would love to go to a home with heeler-savvy parents, and/or people with puppy training experience who are willing to work with my mouthy puppy habits. I'd love to find a fur-ever home with active people, but since I like to herd small humans and sometimes nip heels, I'd be better in a house with adults only. Right now I don't like being picked up or getting shots (who does!) but my foster mom thinks I'll get better at this with a little patience and trust-building.
I have a lot of energy and like to be active, but I also love snuggling! I really like playing with other dogs, though sometimes they can overwhelm me. I've met chickens and cats, and even though I like to herd them, I don't want to hurt them. So I would do well with confident cats, and I think I might like to live on a farm, as long as I have a warm lap to cuddle on at night. I love toys and I respond well to treats. I would make a great hiking partner and best friend for life. I get attached quickly and can't wait to find my person-- I am sure you will fall in love with me too!
I am about 35lbs right now and shouldn't get much bigger, but since I am a mixed breed, we don't know what my adult weight will be. My puppy adoption fee is $300, Benton County adopters have an additional licensing fee of $10.
