Jake is a very good boy who will be a fabulous addition to an active and structured home. Unfortunately, he's having trouble finding that perfect fit.
He was originally surrendered to the shelter with glowing comments from his original owners, who gave him up after his young caretaker left for college. We tested him and found him to be a bright, energetic friendly boy with a ton of potential, so we accepted him into our program.
From the shelter he went into a foster home, where he displayed some anxious behaviour at first - biting his leash, excitability, and running away with his toys - but quickly showed himself to be a perfect gentleman with the right handling. His foster family considered adopting him, but realized that his training and activity needs were too much for their home. And since we are committed to finding a perfect match, we are still looking!
We need either a foster or adoptive home that is committed to a few more professional training sessions (provided free of charge through HugABull), lots of exercise, and firm but kind leadership. In that sort of environment, where Jake has the structure and certainty he's lacked all his life, he will blossom!
A little more about Jake... Athletic Jake loves, loves, loves to run - but once he’s had his daily exercise he has a definite "off" switch. Whether on the carpet, on the floor, or upside-down against the mini-bar, this five-year-old spends the majority of his day happily snoozing away.Separation anxiety and destructiveness is not be a problem with this boy.
When outside, Jake will trot along at a good, even clip for many kilometres without breaking a sweat. Jake also loves a game of fetch and some sprinting around a tennis court, yard, or lacrosse box.
Car rides are a big hit, and Jake gets super excited as soon as he lays eyes on the vehicle. Once inside he will either sleep soundly during the trip or make what his foster mom calls happy donkey (braying) noises.
Jake is very interested in other dogs and will often pull or whine to go see them, but he has no problem being around them or hanging around the local pet store. Jake doesn't have a lot of experience interacting directly with other dogs, but is generally curious and friendly. New introductions should be slow, controlled and polite to keep things positive.
Jake needs an experienced handler and a very active lifestyle. He bonds closely with his owner and is a sensitive boy: he will do best with a strong and kind leader who can set up clear ground rules, provide a regular outlet for physical energy, and has a calm and confident demeanour. Jake will respond wonderfully after so much uncertainty in his short life, and be the stellar companion he was meant to be!
If you think you may be able to foster and/or adopt Jake, please get
in touch.
