Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
UPDATE 4-6-24: Jax is currently being fostered in Tulsa, OK until the end of June, but transport to the Boulder area can be arranged for the right adopters. Please spread the word. Thanks.
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Meet Jax!
He's a 5-year-old, 34-lb. purebred Miniature American Shepherd (mini-Aussie) looking for a great forever home. He's a loving dog that's always ready to play and do tricks. He's had a lot of training, including board & training school. His favorite dog sitter is also a trainer. His people brag that with all his training, he qualifies as having a doggy MBA from Harvard!
Jax knows basic cues, as well as more advanced tricks. He has a big vocabulary. He is crate-trained and placemat-trained. He's an active dog who loves the outdoors. Fetch is his love language, as is going on hikes and walks. He also loves to ride shotgun in the Polaris when visiting a ranch.
After an outdoor adventure, Jax is happy to lie down and chill near his people. He will follow you around the house.
Jax needs to be rehomed due to an unfortunate incident with food and a toddler, who was crawling on the ground and grabbed him from behind. His family has a lot of grandchildren and decided that it would be too difficult to board him every time they come to visit.
Jax is accustomed to teenagers so we think it's best to say No Kids under the age of 10.
Jax came into his present home with two other male Aussies already in residence -- one of whom was suffering from anxiety. His people think the energy amongst the three dogs caused Jax to be insecure around other dogs. As a result, he has some leash aggression, however he can remain calm if the person walking him knows how to handle the situation.
Jax can also be uncomfortable with strangers coming and going from the house, so super busy environments would not be the best for him. But in a home that's fairly calm, the best way to manage him is to give him a space of his own (crate, mudroom, etc.) when visitors or vendors are around. Family friends are a different situation and we would be happy to discuss that with you.
We feel that Jax would do well with an experienced dog owner who will be able to give him exercise, direction, and behavior training, specifically in leash reactivity.
We're saying No Young Kids in the home, and no kitties or small critters in the house as he's had no exposure to them.
Because he loves to hike and play fetch, a backyard or spot with land is best.
Jax is a loving dog with fantastic energy. He loves having jobs and will thrive being the center of attention in his forever home. With stressors removed, he will be a great companion to your family.
For more info and/or to apply to adopt Jax, send us an email at SummitDogRescue@gmail.com, telling us a bit about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will get back to you shortly. Thanks.
