Jack

Meet Jack!

Before we say hi to Jack, let me start out by saying that this profile is not just about him. It is also about you. Are you the type of person who is very confident around a high spirited dog? Someone who is unequivocally the alpha in every aspect of your relationship with your dog.

Is your stature sufficient to keep a 60-pound dog under total control in all situations? If you have pets, is your home conducive to keeping a large dog sequestered from them, indoors and out? Are you experienced at dog training, especially in the area of helping a dog escape the traits inherent in reactivity, especially one that becomes overexcited when meeting new people?

If you answered yes to all the above, please keep reading.

Jack is a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix, about four years old and current on all immunizations. He weighs a little over 60 pounds has a soft short coat with a docked tail that wags incessantly. Jack is very affectionate, playful, and is definitely a people pleaser.

This big boy knows basic commands and has good recall. As is typical with the herding breeds, Jack thrives on an abundance of physical and mental challenges. He is house trained, knows how to use the doggie door and has not had any accidents at his foster home. Jack walks well on a leash but needs a firm hand thereon. He is especially fond of his 30-foot-long lead and requires only a light tug and a gentle “slow down” when he gets to full extension.

Keep away seems to be a favorite game. He will eventually let you take the toy and throw it again, but only after letting it be known that he is in charge of the game. As of late he has been responding now and then to “give” and will release the toy willingly. Another way Jack likes to have fun is playful wrestling, where we push each other around. As long as he has a tennis ball in his mouth, he is quite calm and collected. Jack is also happy to just chill on the sofa.

What Jack needs is a full-time leader/buddy. He’s been with me almost a year, and what I’ve noticed most of all, as the months have passed, is that the more time I spend with Jack, the less prone he is to become overexcited. In light of that, I try to spend at least three hours a day with him, just hanging out, playing with his toy and going for walks.

Jack would be better off in a home where he is the only dog, the exception being sequestration as mentioned above. Jack has not been tested with cats but most likely would do best without them. Jack is sociable with all people but because of his size and play style, a home with smaller/younger children would not be a good choice. A fenced yard is a necessity for this happy dog

If you are the perfect forever home for Jack, please fill out an application and contact his foster parents at curt@curtharvey.com. BRBCR’s approval process includes phone interviews, reference checks, and a home visit prior to meeting a foster dog. Approved applicants must meet at the foster dog’s location. Every adoption begins with a 2-week trial period.

Jack’s adoption fee is $350.

Thank you for considering a rescue dog!