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Hi, I'm Paul!

One year old. Forty-two pounds. Roughly nine hundred wags per minute once I know you're a friend.

Paul, a tricolor Australian Shepherd mix, sitting proudly in a colorful propeller hat
Certified good boy
AgeAbout 1 year
Weight42 pounds
BreedAussie Shepherd mix
Already knowsSit + crate

Still learning that the world is a friendly place

Paul is a young Australian Shepherd mix who is bright, eager and very, very food-motivated. He already knows “sit,” takes treats gently and loves his walks. He was crate-trained by the person who found him, who reported that he wasn't destructive in the crate or loose in the home.

He can be hesitant with unfamiliar people. He needs folks who let him come to them — no reaching over him, no sudden movements, no hugs before he asks for them. With patient handling, treats and a clear routine, he settles, redirects and happily engages with the people around him.

Paul isn't looking for someone to “fix” him overnight. He's looking for someone who'll give him the time and guidance he should have had from the beginning — and help him become the good dog he's already trying to be.

Paul's superpowers

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Treat-motivated genius

Takes treats gently, learns fast, and would absolutely work for snacks all day.

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Crate-trained champ

His finder crate-trained him — no chewing, no chaos, in the crate or loose in the house.

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Walk enthusiast

Loves going for walks and sniffing every single thing on the route. Twice.

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Secretly a snuggler

Once he trusts you, the playful, affectionate goofball comes right out.

His ideal home looks like this

  • Calm, patient people who let him say hello on his own terms
  • Positive-reinforcement training to keep building his confidence
  • Older kids and adults — his puppy energy comes with 42 pounds behind it
  • Very slow, experienced introductions to other dogs (and cats, untested so far)

The Paul photo dump

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