Atlas is an approximately 4-month-old Australian Shepherd mix weighing about 19 lbs, and he’s already showing signs of becoming an incredible adventure companion. Curious, confident, and fearless, Atlas loves exploring the world around him—especially when water is involved. He’s so drawn to it that he’ll happily climb into the tub while you shower, and he’d be an excellent candidate for a boating or outdoor-loving home. Atlas is a smart, eager learner who is already practicing a long list of cues, including sit, down, stay, come, leave it, kennel, stop, fetch, go potty, go poop, and “outside” to head toward the door. He has a sweet, affectionate personality and thrives on human attention. Like most puppies his age, he explores everything and loves to chew, so puppy-proofing is important. That said, he’s very responsive—when told “off” or “leave it,” he backs away, and if he grabs something he shouldn’t, he’ll bring it to you when asked so it can be put away. He’s still learning what’s appropriate, but he’s off to a great start. Atlas is a happy, wiggly boy, especially when having his paws and ears handled. He’s currently working on learning how to “settle,” and with continued guidance and consistency, he’s sure to keep thriving. If you’re looking for a loving, curious pup with the potential to be your best adventure buddy, Atlas may be the perfect match. A fenced in yard and active family with lots of time to spend with him will be his happy place! The adoption fee of $550 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed! *please note that we are a foster home based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.