Jasmine

Pet's Name: Jasmine

Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed

Primary Breed (if not in list): American Staffordshire Terrier/German Shepherd mix

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 04/26/2018

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 8/16/2020

Gender: Female

Size (at full-grown): Medium

Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 50

Primary Color: Red/Golden/Orange

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Long walks, sun bathing, snuggling, belly rubs

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: sit, down, stay, wait, come, heel, touch, place

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: Okay being left alone

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: anxious or hyper dogs, new people, motorcycles/bikes riding by her, trucks, thunderstorms, vet, nail trims

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: She likes a very consistent feeing routine - 3x/day ideally. She's very routine oriented in general.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Heart murmur that was evaluated by cardiologist and deemed to be not concerning/not need follow

Has your dog ever been diagnosed with or treated for any of the following? (Please check all that apply, even if your dog has fully recovered. This helps us provide the best support for future families.):

Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: Good

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Yes. A few years ago someone she didn't know entered our back yard while she was in it -- she was barking at them warning them not to come in but they continued to enter through the gate and she bit them on the arm once, leaving a puncture wound. Then a few months ago our next door neighbor was standing outside our front door. My spouse opened the door to talk to them and was holding our baby. Jasmine pushed past and jumped up and bit our neighbor on the arm and left a puncture wound. The circumstances of my spouse holding the baby may have led her to act protectively and also my spouse wasn't able to stop it with the baby there whereas otherwise she could have blocked her from getting out.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : Weekly brushing; it's very difficult /impossible to trim her nails due to her anxiety

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: She likes dental chews; she would benefit from professional dental cleaning at some point

Personality:

How is your dog with other dogs?: Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.

How is your dog with cats?: Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She is so snuggly and cuddly and affectionate once you've earned her trust

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: It is important that the new person/family can be confident/assertive alpha/pack leader. We have found that Jasmine does best when she feels like her human is in charge and she doesn't need to protect anyone or be on guard. She gets along better with confident/not anxious dogs. She is well trained and obedient; sometimes her anxiety gets in her way and she thinks she needs to protect us when she doesn't. We have worked with a vet behaviorist and she is on anti anxiety meds that have helped but she still needs a dog owner who can take charge so she doesn't feel she has to.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: She is okay with some dogs but not others. We have a second dog who she gets along with well.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Baby/Child Safety

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): We have a 1 year old baby who she has increasingly shown aggression to despite our efforts to separate them. The baby seems to have increased her overall anxiety and protection instincts towards us as well hence the recent bite.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

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?: Family Pet Vet (Silver Spring, MD)

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Kibble, treats, occasional human food snacks (cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, etc). No kirks.

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Silver Spring, MD

Zip Code: 20815

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

Service Level: Tailored Placement: Full Support for Behavioral or Medical Needs