Hopper

Are you right for Hopper?A charismatic Australian Shepherd who has stolen the hearts of all his carers, meet six-year-old sweetheart, Hopper! He’s a sensitive soul at times and is looking for a calm, settled home where he can get back to feeling like himself and enjoy a good balance of activity and relaxation. He would suit adopters who enjoy spending time outdoors, value routine, and are happy to introduce new experiences at a steady pace. A home with a private garden would be ideal, as Hopper loves having space to relax and enjoy off-lead play. While he is more confident around familiar dogs, he has shown himself to be apprehensive when we have mixed him with other pooches at the centre. As such, he will need to be the only dog in his new home with any social time around other dogs built up gradually and positively. He could potentially live with a cat in the right environment, and he can live with secondary school–aged children who are calm, respectful, and able to learn about his b...