My name is Jameson!

Jameson was saved from the e-list at MCACC where he was listed for fear. He ended up showing some uncertain behavior related to this fear in his foster home, and we decided a board and train program to try to figure him out would have the best chance of setting him up for success in the future.

We were originally led to believe that Jameson was 5 years old, but after his vet visit and time with our trainer, we now believe he is closer to 3. His teeth are not great, but this is actually because he had distemper as a puppy and was one of the very lucky few to survive this deadly disease. Having bad teeth and some neurological side effects – like his tongue sticking out a little bit – are just remnants of the disease that will be with him through the rest of his life. Understanding his background with this disease has also helped us to understand his behaviors a great deal more, and hopefully will help us find just the right adopter for the rest of his life. After all he has been through, he deserves that much!

Jameson has a lot of puppy-like tendencies, and a few oddities that will make him a unique and lovable companion for the right person. In true husky form, he is high-energy, active and enjoys playing with other dogs and toys, though he does have a shorter attention span. He does well with the other large dogs and he likes running up and down the fence with his neighbors’ smaller dog. In what is likely another neurological side effect, he does not do the best with stairs, though he still tries his best! He has improved greatly with leash pulling through his board and train, but will need continued reinforcement over time. As much as he loves walks and running around, he has not shown any desire to escape his fenced-in yard.

Jameson had a resource-guarding bite incident prior to going to his board and train, and our trainer believe this was from him having little respect for boundaries and expecting he could always get his way. He has been very receptive to training and seems to always want to do the right thing if he knows what that is according to our trainer. There have not been any further incidents since his training and his fosters are continuing to work with him, stating that he has improved greatly.

Jameson loves food and treats, so positive reinforcement works great for him. In what is another neurological side effect, he has depth perception issues that are most noticeable when giving him treats flat-handed from a palm. His trainer left us with some very helpful notes on him at the conclusion of his training:

"Jameson is a super sweet and funny boy that tries to do things right. His future owner just needs to be patient because the neurological damage is definitely a bit of a handicap at times. I know Jameson knows the commands but I do give him time to put his body in the right, most comfortable position. So, he might not fall down the instant I ask him to lay down or sit but he is obeying and I can tell he tries. He gets distracted easily but all it takes it a little reminder, a second command, and he is back in business. Jameson has never tried to be a brat or very sassy. He took a little longer in the beginning to “warm up” but all the changes these dogs have to deal with is tough on them. I was proud of him today and how he listened on the trail."

Though Jameson does have a shy side, he is also very sweet. When he finds his person, he becomes very attached. He has done well around the teenagers in his foster home, and he happily meets strangers. He’s a talkative dude who sings the husky song, especially around people and cars. Jameson would love to find an active family to call his own. A home with one or more other active dogs would be ideal as an outlet for his energy. If you’re looking for a sweet, fun-loving adventure buddy, Jameson is your guy! Fill out an application today to meet this big fluffy boy.

https://azhuskyrescue.com/adoption-application/