Jake

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Ideal home: Jake will do best in a calm home where his people are home more often than not. Someone who will play with him and allow him to have his zoomies but who is patient and willing to work with him. He would do best in a detached home or townhouse as he does still have some leash reactivity to dogs. He is quite a social dog with people and he could do well in a home with older children. He would likely do best as the only dog in the home, but gets along well with calm dogs. Personality: Jake is very sweet and loving. He is very gentle when taking treats and is generally well behaved. He's got a great personality once comfortable and wants to play with his humans and likes to race around with zoomies. He is not a big fan of playing with other dogs and he seems to prefer people, but he mostly gets along well with other dogs given proper introductions. He is a big fan of checking in on you by coming up and giving you a nose boop. He is very loving and very good when someone is sick he knows and is always checking. He is very sensitive to the feelings of his humans. He definitely needs someone who can give him lots of love because you can tell he missed out on it as a pup. Once he is comfortable, he likes to play with his toys and walk and be silly. He has a silly side for sure. Good with dogs: Jake was previously fostered with two other dogs and seems to be dog selective. He got along well with one from the start, but Jake and the other dog had a love/hate relationship. When he was in boarding, he got along well with the other dogs. On leash, he is reactive to other dogs and this is a work in progress. Good with cats: Unknown. He does not have high prey drive, so could be okay with a dog-savvy cat. Good with kids (+ ages): 10+ Good with strangers: He is fine with people and hasn't been reactive. He may be uncertain around strangers in the home, but will generally keep his space and then approach them to see that they are okay. Guarding issues: Very minor with his food, only with the other dogs in the home. Behavioural issues: Jake was under socialized and untrained in his past home, he will need to continue working on his socialization and confidence. In his previous home, his behaviour went unchecked and eventually escalated, resulting in a bite to a visitor in the home. Since returning to our care in July 2023, he has been completely fine and sweet with people. House trained: Yes Crate trained: He gets very anxious and loud when crated. He is much better suited to being left out and doesn't get into anything and is not destructive. Separation anxiety: None seen Destructive: Only when crated Leash skills: Jake is generally great on walks. He will react if he sees other dogs and bark, but responds well to correction. He loves his walks. Okay with manipulations: He is fine with all touching, loves to be cuddled. He loves to be close to his people and is a great couch buddy. Medical issues: None Jake is fostered in Mississauaga

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