Jessie

Hi! I'm Jessie! I was a SAFE dog when I was younger, but I've come back through no fault of my own--my owner's circumstances changed and she couldn't keep me.

My carers summarised me as Energetic, Sweet, Attentive, and lacking in self confidence, but that doesn't quite capture the rough diamond that I really am. My previous owner didn't have a lot of time for me, so I will take all the love you can lavish on me. I never tire of cuddles and pats, but I will go lay down if turn your back to me or hold up your hands. Anything less subtle and I'll continue to nudge you for more pats :) While I don't love being left alone (I'll try hard to squeeze out the door with you), once I am alone I do settle and I'm not destructive.

I'm still young, and quite a high energy dog, so I need a lot of physical and mental stimulation. I'm very intelligent and inquisitive and ready to investigate anything new I come across. I never received much in the way of training, socialisation or boundary setting, and as a result I can be anxious at times, and unsure how to respond while on lead, or around new people or other dogs. I like other dogs, but I get so excited on the lead I just bark. Because no one's ever taught me inside manners, I've even been known to hop up on table tops! I mean well, but I'm just kind of a goofy puppy in a grown up body. Because I'm still a bit of a jumper, a home without small children would probably be best.

SAFE has me fostered with a proper dog trainer/behaviourist right now, and I'm learning really quickly.

I'm looking for an owner that is willing to invest the time and energy I need to keep up my training and help me reach my full potential. That means basic training, lead work, clear boundaries and learning some doggy manners. Once I have the basics under my belt, I'd take to agility training like a real pro! I'm the perfect size too--not so small that you'll trip over me, but no so big that you can't pick me up. I'm food oriented, eager to please and eager to learn. Won't you teach me how to be the best dog I can be?
 
 
5 GREAT REASONS TO ADOPT FROM SAFE:
/Lifetime guarantee: if you can no longer care for me, SAFE will take me back
/Adoption fee includes vet check, first vaccination, desex and microchip
/Foster care instead of cage confinement, so I get love and socialisation
/Speak directly with my foster carer
/Quick response to your enquiry
 
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