Adopted Aura 1yr Old

Aura is a baby at 1 year old but she is nothing like the usual hoolilabs we are asked to help. She's calm. She doesn't jump up. She isn't boisterous (yes, really). She takes treats gently. She has fab whistle recall. She's respectful of other dogs and enjoys their company. She's gentle with little dogs. She isn't giddy around other dogs when passing them or off lead on a walk. Can you see now why her aura is grey?

This lovely, sweet and kind girl is due her booster and hasn't been spayed. We will cover the cost of both. Although she doesn't live with another dog, during assessment she really enjoyed the assessor's dog being there. On a walk together she played with him in the river and played ball. She wasn't possessive of the ball and respected that it wasn't her ball. At home, she did have a grumble when the assessor's dog sniffed at her food bowl but apart from that, she was happy playing with her new friend and sharing her toys.

Aura has never lived with cats or kids. Our volunteer took her daughters along to assess how she was around the youngest, who is 11. Aura was happy to take treats from her and to be stroked but was head shy when she tried to touch the top of her head. She was the same with the volunteer herself. She will occasionally chew shoes if you are lazy enough to leave them laying around. She doesn't bark excessively but will when the door goes or she sees someone pass the house.

Currently, Aura is walked four long walks a day. As she is a lab cross collie, she needs good exercise but also mental stimulation. She's intelligent and would enjoy the company and stimulation of another energetic dog who can help her socialise with people. We think older children would also be a good source of mental stimulation, particularly one who wants a dog they can take some responsibility for. She would be a loyal and loving best friend for an older child/ teenager, who can help to gently build her confidence.

Aura is in South Wales, any offers of transport appreciated. Her minimum adoption fee is £200.