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Major

Gender/Age: Male 2yrs
Breed: Huntaway
Colour: Black & tan

Major, a vibrant and affectionate Huntaway, is a bundle of playful energy seeking an active and experienced owner. This 65cm, 26kg boy loves life and is always eager for adventure. He adores other dogs and people, often expressing his excitement with enthusiastic greetings that can sometimes be a bit boisterous but never aggressive. While he can pull on the leash, particularly when excited by other dogs, his leash manners are improving with age, and he responds well to consistent training and a firm but gentle hand.

Major thrives in an active environment. He's happiest when he's on the move, whether it's a leisurely walk, a challenging hike, a spirited run, or even a thrilling mountain bike ride. He's a quick learner and responds enthusiastically to positive reinforcement with treats and toys. Agility or other canine sports would be a fantastic outlet for his boundless energy.

While generally well-behaved, Major exhibits some typical Huntaway traits. He can be quite vocal, especially when excited or playing with children. His playful exuberance sometimes translates into boisterous barks and even howls, particularly when playing rough or engaging in chase games with the children. He also enjoys chewing on his blanket, particularly when he feels under-exercised or needs a bit of comfort. (he never chews on any furniture of children toys)

Major is a confident and healthy dog. He travels well in the car and has successfully stayed with other families, demonstrating his adaptability and comfort in new environments. He's not fussy with food and enjoys a varied diet, currently consisting of a mix of kibble and specialized diets. He can also be left alone at home for a few hours without a problem.

Major is best suited for an active household with experience in handling energetic dogs. He requires a dedicated owner who can provide him with regular exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training. A secure garden would be beneficial, but not essential as long as he receives ample daily exercise.
Additional Notes:
• Major enjoys playing fetch and loves chasing balls.
• He enjoys the company of children but may be a bit too boisterous for very young children. (he has grown up in a house hold with 2 toddlers since being a puppy)
• He responds well to positive reinforcement and enjoys learning new tricks.
• Major can sometimes get over excited and bark at noises outside. (we use the "in your bed" command to quiet him down.
• He likes to suckle on his blanket as a way of soothing himself.
• He has a strong prey drive and will chase deer, but usually returns quickly.
• He can sometimes wander off a little too far when off-leash, he usually stays within eyesight.
• Major is not the best at cuddles. It's best to try to cuddle him when he is in a calm state, as he can be a little rough sometimes, though this is improving with age.

Key Commands:
• Sit
• Down
• Stay
• Come
• Heel
• Leave it
• Drop
• Spin
• Paw
• Through (between the legs)
• In your bed
• Break (free to go about his business after a sit stay command for example without receiving a treat)
• Free (free to come and get a reward a food treat usually after obeying a command)
• Off (get off something or jump of something)
• Climb (for jumping in the boot of the car)
• Stop (able to stop while chasing a ball, more difficult when chasing a deer or running to meet another dog but a work in progress)
• Derriere (when mountain biking I would point to a spot behind my bike and place him there, he should stay behind in the faster sections or in the heel position in the slower ones)

I have load more photos if anyone would like to see them.

Major is looking for a new home due to know fault of his own.