Scout

Scout

Young • Friendly • Learning Fast

Scout is an approximately 6-7-month-old, tri-colored, smooth-coated male. He was purchased for $800 and later surrendered to a kill shelter by his owner. Despite this rough start, Scout is already showing how bright, social, resilient, and eager he is.

Personality & Temperament

Scout has a soft temperament, loves people, and warms up quickly. He is curious, affectionate, and clearly wants to bond. Around other dogs, he is still decompressing and making steady progress. He enjoys pretending they are sheep and may try to herd them, but daily daycare is helping him learn to play rather than simply herd. He has been indifferent toward cats.

Learning & Progress

Learned to sit in his first puppy class and is continuing puppy-class work
Started working on recall
Is learning to walk on a leash, which is new to him
Became comfortable enough to potty while on leash after settling in
Is doing well in his crate
Rides well in the car and is beginning to jump in on his own instead of needing to be lifted

Scout is the kind of dog who will take off once he feels secure-smart, willing, and ready to learn.

Ideal Home

Scout will thrive as an indoor dog who is part of the family, with:

A loving adopter who enjoys training
A home that gives him time to decompress and feel secure
Someone who appreciates a dog with a big heart and a fresh start
Opportunities to use his natural working instincts, such as life on a hobby farm or participation in herding activities

Scout is a resilient, affectionate boy who is ready to leave his past behind and step into a life where he is valued and understood.

He is currently being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana.