Phoebe Collie Cross

About This Dog for Adoption

Phoebe Collie Cross's ideal home

Meet Phoebe, a loving and energetic lady, looking for a calm and understanding home where she can grow in confidence. She can be a little nervous around new environments and loud noises, so would benefit from a home with individuals who recognise her body language and can give her the space she needs. As such, she is best suited to a home with sensible teenagers, who can be understanding of her sensitive side. Phoebe can be apprehensive around boisterous pooches but enjoys the company of other dogs who possess a similarly calm and friendly character to her own. She would love to live with a well-suited canine chum or meet up regularly with them on her walks. Phoebe is happiest walking in quieter areas like woodlands and fields, where she can relax and explore. She does tend to get anxious around faster-moving traffic, so she’d do best on quieter roads. While she can be strong on the lead when nervous, she walks more calmly when she’s feeling at ease. Phoebe is still working on feeling comfortable with her harness but with time and positive reinforcement, she’ll soon be ready for harness walks again. She’s fully toilet trained and should adjust back into a routine quickly with a little support. As she settles into a new home, her alone time will need to be built up gradually.

Could you be Phoebe Collie Cross's perfect match?

Phoebe becomes increasingly affectionate as she gets to know you and will likely enjoy snuggling up with you on the sofa in the evenings. This clever girl has a great set of skills – she knows cues like sit, down, paw, spin, play dead, and “chin”. Learning new things is one of her most-loved pastimes, so she would be a brilliant companion to adopters who have plenty time to work with her on training. While Phoebe hasn't shown much interest in toys at the centre, she has played with balls on walks before, and once settled, she may start to engage more with toys in her new home. She’s a relaxed eater who enjoys her meals and is currently on a special prescription diet (Hills Z/D) due to allergies. Ultimately, this beautiful girl will thrive with a family who can provide mental and physical stimulation, with fun training, engaging walks, and food-based enrichment activities.