Jack

Pet's Name: Jack

Dog: Primary Breed: Australian Shepherd Dog

Primary Breed (if not in list): Australian Shepard/ Border collie mix

Birthday, estimate is okay: January 2021

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: Border Collie Rescue Group

Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: Jack was 8 months when we adopted him

Gender: Male

Size (at full grown): Medium

Weight (at full grown): 46

Primary Color: Calico/Multi/Tricolor

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Jack loves to play fetch with his frisbee or ball. He also loves his soccer ball. He enjoys jogging or walking on a leash. He loves chewing his bones.

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: Heel, place, down, stay, sit, shake, roll over, kennel

Has your dog ever displayed any behavioral issues, such as biting another person or pet? If so, can you please provide details on what happened?: Jack is anxious around strangers. He takes Prozac to ease his anxiety. He needs to be put in “place”, put up, or put outside when visitors are over. He should not be pet by strangers when on a leash. He has not bit anyone, but I worry that he could potentially bite a stranger/ visitor. His trainer and vet describe him as “reactive” NOT aggressive. They think Jack would be set up for success in a home with planned visitors and not the coming-and-going of young children’s friends

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He is fine

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Strangers

Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: He eats twice a day. He stakes medication at night. He sleeps in his kennel but could be trusted to be left out. He is walked almost every day.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: He takes Prozac for anxiety daily. We put the pill in peanut butter. He take hydroxyzine in the spring and summer for allergies. We also put that pill in peanut butter. Both medications are cheap.

Personality:

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: He is so smart. He is easy to train. He is very loving. He likes to be pet and cuddle. He loves to play.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: He needs a home with predictable / planned visitors or a home who wants a guard dog. The family needs to be able to afford/administer his medication daily.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: He is a beautiful dog. He is sweet, smart, and playful. He is affectionate to those he knows. He needs a home with less foot traffic than ours. He has free life-time Saturday obedience classes at Taming the Wild which will be transferred to his next owner.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Behavior

Rehoming reason details (if necessary): He needs a home with less frequent visitors. He has stranger anxiety. He needs to be put up or in place when a visitor is over. I have busy children with lots of visiting friends. This is not a good environment for him.

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes

Who is your veterinarian?: Dr Rush at Kelsey Canine

What do you feed your pet?: Hollywood Feed Fromm

Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No

Would you consider a long distance adoption?:

City, State: Memphis, TN

Zip Code: 38017

Service Level: Standard