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Rainbow Dash

Available for Adoption

Description

Name: Rainbow Dash
ID # RT20250921-1
Estimated Age: Unknown
Sex: Female
Estimated Breed: Collie/Shepherd Mix
Weight: Unknown
Good with Dogs: Yes, with proper introductions
Good with Cats: Better in a cat free home
Good with Children: Likely Yes
Special/Medical Needs:
Estimated Energy Level: Medium
Current Location: Calgary, AB.

Meet Rainbow Dash 🌈🐶

Rainbow Dash has settled in beautifully, and her personality is really starting to shine. She is affectionate, playful, and loves being part of a routine. At the end of a busy day, she is happy to relax and snooze beside you while you watch TV. 💕

House training is going very well, with only one accident so far. She is learning household boundaries like staying out of the kitchen and off the sofas. This is still a work in progress, but she is catching on quickly. She sleeps well at night and has adjusted nicely to daily walks, playtime, and rest.

💖 Personality & Behavior

Rainbow Dash loves people and has started greeting walk time with face and hair kisses as boots go on. She is food-motivated, which is helping a lot with her training. Sit, down, and touch are still in progress, but she fully understands what the whistle means and responds reliably.

She is affectionate but does show signs of prior neglect or abuse. She can flinch if a hand reaches directly for her head. Introducing a hand near her nose first and then petting her head has been very successful, and she continues to gain confidence every day. 🫶

On walks, she is very alert and focused on her surroundings like people and birds. She has shown some reactivity toward smaller dogs. Now that this is understood, her attention is redirected early using positive reinforcement, and her interactions with unfamiliar dogs are being limited for now.

🧸 Likes & Dislikes

Likes

Food and treats (major training motivator)

Playtime and interaction

Toys of all kinds, especially her soft crunchy bear and her Kong

Dislikes

Loud, sudden noises

🐾 Other Pets & Children

Dogs: Doing very well with our older dog Benji. Some reactivity toward smaller dogs has been observed, so interactions are currently limited and managed carefully.

Children: No children in the home. When passing school-aged children on walks, she appears curious and friendly.

Cats: Not tested.

🏡 Ideal Home

Rainbow Dash would thrive in an active home with a good backyard where she can burn off energy and play. Based on her size, speed, and quick learning, we feel she would excel at agility training. A home that can offer regular play, interaction, and gentle guidance will help her flourish. 🌟

✨ Quirks & Cute Traits

Boots and slippers are fair game and will be claimed, but not chewed, just proudly relocated

Gentle when taking food by hand, though consistency helps keep this habit strong

Enjoys being brushed and is continuing to work on comfort with foot handling and nail care

🚗 Everyday Life

House-trained: Yes, so far

Leash: Training in progress; walks well but can get distracted and corrects quickly

Car rides: Did great on the drive home

Barking: Occasional barking during excited outdoor play or if a strange dog is behind the yard fence; does not bark at the doorbell

Rainbow Dash is a loving, spirited girl who is learning what it means to feel safe and cared for. With patience, kindness, and an active lifestyle, she will make an incredibly loyal and rewarding companion. 🌈💛

If you are interested in meeting this dog, please fill out an application.

Adopt Me!

Adoption costs: $650.00