The Great American Duo

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Mavericks is Will2bKing's 2bDog.  He is a 5-year-old Border Collie Aussie mix.  He's pretty much a badass but loves a good cuddle.  I like referring to these two as a duo strictly because they are more alike than either of them are aware of.  They both like extreme sports, a good TV show, (even they both will fall asleep after about 10 minutes in), and they are both wise in how they treat others.

Will will tell you that he trained Mavericks to be protective of the house and yard, always kind to kids and adults.  This means barking a lot combined with not barking, which you can imagine, is tricky to balance. 

I am always amazed at the communication that I see taking place between them.  Tone of voice means a lot to dogs, but here it is only a layer among many. Mavericks and Will have a deep understanding of each other in terms of mood, energy, and other subtle vibrations that connect them uniquely and forever.

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