Jackson is a very loving affectionate dog. He seems to have a keen sense of people’s emotions and may make a good therapy dog. He loves being with people doing whatever you want to do but is always up for a walk, rain or shine. He is very intelligent, exceptionally loving and an alert and amusing companion. Jackson is approximately 2 – 3 year old and weighs just under 20 lbs.
Here is what his foster family had to say:
Jackson seems to be more aware and understanding of his humans emotions. I was speaking about the fact that his owner had died and he started to whine a bit as we spoke about it. When we realized he understood what we were speaking about we stopped and Jackson stopped whining and returned to playing with the other dogs. He loves to cuddle and would rather sleep in your bed, then his crate. He usually sleeps in his crate when he gets to warm in my bed.
Jackson loves to walk and he will walk for miles as long as he is with his pack. Jackson loves to walk in the rain where his foster brothers would rather stay home and watch the rain through the patio door window. He’s a “chaser”, when we encounter a squirrel on a walk he has to try and chase it if you let him. He chases my cats and is finding out that that’s not such a good idea. He chases his foster cats but he doesn’t harm them, it’s more the thrill of the chase then to hunt them. With the proper training he could stop chasing a cat, but he may never come to accept it as part of his pack.
I can say that Jackson’s most endearing quality is the fact that he is very content with me and his foster brothers. He is sleeping on his back with his belly exposed and has been sleeping like that since the next day after arrival. He takes everything in his stride and would do very well on a family vacation as he is great in the car.
Jackson is social with people especially children. He greets them politely, and slowly, he warms up to people quickly especially if they start by petting his head. He loves his ears to be scratched!!! He is polite with other dogs and his social skills are being worked on by his foster Mom. He walks up to them, to sniff and seems to growl low in his throat, but not in an aggressive manner. He knows the command of “Nice” and he will stop the growling when you lay a finger on his snout and firmly say “NO”. This is a skill that Jackson needs to keep working on and will definitely get better with practice.
Jackson is crate trained but I don’t use it when I go out because he just lies with my boys and watches TV or sleeps. He comes and goes as he pleases. He uses it more for private time for himself and he really has never caused any destruction to the house when I leave him. Again he does have 2 foster brothers to keep him company when left alone and his foster Mom leaves the TV on low for them. He is very happy when his human returns and must be reminded not to jump up on you. He understands the command “DOWN” and will do it even though he is excited to see you.
Jackson is a “Moderate” activity level. He is quiet in the house, but he is active outside. What I’m trying to say is that Jackson seems to know the appropriate times to be active, playful, or quiet. Jackson is a low shed dog and he loves to be brushed and bathed. Jackson is very quiet and barks infrequently. He really only barks when my Whizzer gets him going cause my boy is just a mouth piece. He is well suited to apartment life and enjoys going out on the balcony and just looking at the view. Jackson knows: DOWN, SIT, COME, And STAY.. He is learning WAIT which I use at corners to cross the street and for scooping poopy. He also is learning STOP when he is chasing my cats and if he is trying to chase when we are out walking.
Jackson is leash trained and when let off leash at the park he has shown to have good recall and comes as soon as I call him. He has impeccable house manners; he doesn’t steal food or counter surf. He does beg but I say “NO” and he just goes and lies down somewhere. He is learning about chew toys and rawhides and what they are for. He had never attempted to chew anything other then what I give him.
Jackson seems to be an old dog trapped in a young dog’s body. He has a mature spirit and personality inside his young body. He has a childish nature and a balanced mature side as well. I feel Jackson would be suitable for a young family with children and another dog to keep him company would be great. Jackson is a caring and very loving dog, he deserves the opportunity to have a loving family. He needs to spend his remaining years caring for children and listening to his parents. He needs the challenge of loving a family forever!
If you would like to make Jackson part of your family, please submit an application for consideration.
