Jake

Reference Number: 36690
Background: Lost

Breed: Medium Cross Breed
Gender: Male
DOB: 20/10/2022
Size: Large
Weight: 28kg
Desexed: Yes

Adoption Fee: $401

Requirements:
Experienced owners
Must meet all family members in the home
Kids (any age)
Best as only dog in the home
 

Commands I know:
Sit
Down

Meet Jake,

Jake is a gentle, sensitive boy with a heart full of love to give. He may not have had the easiest start in life, but every day he’s learning to trust, to feel safe, and to enjoy the world around him. Jake is looking for experienced owners who understand that building confidence takes time, patience, and kindness.

Jake can be a little unsure in new situations and sometimes feels anxious when left alone, but with the right guidance, he settles beautifully. He absolutely adores the women he meets but can be a little wary of men at first – something we believe may stem from his past – but he is slowly learning that not all new people are scary.

He’s not the kind of dog who’s bouncing off the walls – Jake prefers a calmer, steadier pace to life. While he loves going for walks and will happily join in when it’s time to play, most of the time he’s content to relax and take things slow. He would do best in a quiet home, but would also make a wonderful match for active people or families who enjoy getting out and about, as his exercise needs are not demanding and easy to manage.

Jake is affectionate, intelligent, and a little curious, with a streak of stubbornness that just adds to his charm. He’s the type of dog who forms a deep bond with those who help him, and once you’ve gained his heart, he’ll happily share it with you.

Ideal Home: Jake is fine to live in either a stand alone home or on a farm/acerage, with a medium to large yard and high, secure fencing.

Family: Jake is open to meet kids of any age. Although there is no age restriction, kids in the home should be dog savvy and have an understanding of dogs in general. Reason for this is because Jake likes to have his own space, he likes to go at his own pace and we'd like kids in the home to be mindful of this.

Jake is fine to live with people who work part-time hours as he shows very mild signs of anxiety when left alone in his kennel - this behaviour is very manageable though. He is able to spend time in the yard on his own, but would also like to be inside with his new family too whenever possible. He is most happiest when he's by your side.

Jake may not be suitable to live with cats, although we cannot test this, we just feel that he may be too playful to live with cats.

Training & Development: Jake would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience. Confidence building should also be incorporated into his training. 

Jake is still learning his name, but he knows commands such as sit and down.

He is food motivated too - so having treats on you during training to mark good behaviour would be an excellent idea as he is very responsive to them. He is gentle when taking treats from you.

We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.

Play: Jakes has low to mid-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise, play, or walks from 20-30mins a day to keep him healthy and content. Jake likes to play with toys - he likes to play with soft toys and rope toys. He also likes to go for walks, and loves personal play with his handlers, and being near you.

Jake needs a little training when it comes to walking. He can be stubborn on walks, though he doesn't pull on the lead, he will stop mid walk. A little reassurance and encouraging words works wonders on him. He is best to be walked on either a lead & collar or harness.

The 3-3-3 Rule of Adopting a Dog

Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.