Nim (Mia 13-276) [1]

11/12/13:

Mia is an female 11 month old Golden Retriever and Border Collie Mix, although she looks more golden than collie.  Mia was surrendered to a Humane Society because she is high energy and was taking more time to care for than the family had.  Sometimes people don't realize how much time a puppy requires in that first year of life.  The surrendering family did say that Mia did not get along with another small breed dog but we haven't noticed that here.  One of her new foster sisters is a small terrier and so far they get along OK.

Mia came to our house and met our two resident senior girls.  Everyone gets along, although all Mia wants to do is play and our two older girls just want to sleep.  I think Mia would do well with another dog more age appropriate for her that will enjoy a high energy playmate.  Or Mia would be fine as an only dog.

Speaking of energy, Mia could run circles around the energizer bunny.  Imagine the energy of a puppy and add in border collie!  So Mia's new family needs to be active and expect to get Mia daily exercise.  Mia is reported to like children, although she should probably not go to a family with small kids because she may knock them over when she is bouncing around.  Mia loves to jump onto your lap and give out puppy kisses.

Mia is in need of some training, as all puppies are.  She likes to jump up on people and will go looking for treats on counters.  She is very athletic and may be great at agility training or fly ball.  She is food motivated and seems very eager to please people so should be very trainable.  She does know sit but that seems to be the extent of her tricks.  We have been working on house training for her and she has not had any accidents in the house.  Her new family will want to re-enforce that when bringing her home.

We have also been working on getting Mia used to a kennel.  She isn't always the best at going in, unless it involves a treat, but once in she does settle down and relax.  We haven't left her for more than an hour or two yet.

Mia needs a family that is active and has time to get her exercise and attention she needs (any runners out there looking for a partner?).  Mia also needs obedience training and we think she will be easy to train and learn quickly.  Kids are OK as long as they are old enough to handle Mia bouncing around without getting knocked over.  A fence is always a plus for dogs although not necessary for Mia's new family as long as you get her some long walks.  A younger dog as a playmate that loves to play and can keep up with Mia would be a bonus.  Mia could also be good as an only dog.

If anyone out there thinks Mia would be a fit in their family and loves puppy kisses, contact your placement adviser.