Meet Ian 💙 Standard Blue Merle | Border Collie / Aussie Mix Ian is a smart, affectionate, people-loving boy who absolutely adores attention and seeks out affection whenever he can. He’s friendly, communicative, and happiest when he’s right by his humans’ side. This guy is SUPER smart and eager to learn — he already knows sit, stay, and down, and picks up new skills quickly. He loves to play fetch, thrives on interaction, and needs an active home that can give him both physical exercise and mental enrichment. Ian walks on leash but does tend to pull, so continued leash training will be important. He’s still warming up to the crate, but will happily go in with the help of treats. Dog introductions should be slow and thoughtful while we continue learning his preferences. Ian enjoys playing with other dogs and would likely do best with a more submissive dog who still enjoys play. Because of his higher energy level, it’s important to monitor interactions and watch for stress cues in multi-dog households. He’s good with kids, but due to his size and enthusiasm, a home with children 12+ would be the best fit. Ian is looking for a patient, active, and loving home where he can decompress, build confidence, burn energy in healthy ways, and soak up all the affection he’s been missing.