TEDDY

About TEDDY

Breed

Mixed breed

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Size

Medium

Location

Albuquerque, NM

From Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside

Teddy is a 3-year-old Smooth Coat Collie/German Shepherd mix who has come a long way since arriving at the shelter. When he first got here, he was very scared and preferred to keep his distance from people. Thanks to the shelter's Shy Dog Program, Teddy has made tremendous progress and is learning that humans aren't nearly as scary as he once thought.These days, Teddy has warmed up to volunteers and enjoys attention and petting from people he knows. He may still be a little shy in new situations or when meeting new people, but once he feels comfortable, he'll happily lean in for affection. Underneath that cautious exterior is a sweet, gentle dog who wants to connect.Teddy walks nicely on leash and enjoys getting out and exploring with his human friends. He also appears playful with other dogs and regularly gives off friendly, social vibes through the fence.His previous owners surrendered him due to financial reasons and reported that he spent most of his time outdoors. Teddy seems ready for an upgrade. He'd much rather be included in family life and would do best as an indoor dog with supervised outdoor time. Because he's a smart boy with both Collie and Shepherd brains, he'll…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

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