Jacob

About Jacob

Hi – I’m Jacob.  I really need a loving home with a yard and someone who can take me on long walks or to the dog park for the afternoon.  I am fully of energy and LOVE to play fetch (especially with my favorite squeaky ball).  If you can foster me or adopt me please reach out – I’m currently staying in an apartment and it’s really cramped with no yard :(.  I’m pretty big.

I was found on the streets in Contra Costa.  I’m not sure what happened to my first family…but I am 1 years old (so I probably had one).   I spent 24 days at the shelter…but was diagnosed with kennel stress (probably because I started chasing and biting my tail).  Someone pulled me from the shelter just in time.  I was neutered on Christmas Eve.  And I have been in foster homes ever since.  Initially I just wanted to play tug a war with my leash…but then my foster mom took me to dog training classes.   In less than 2 days  – I learned how to walk with a leash, heel, and sit (but if leash gets near my mouth – I may forget)!  They tell me I’m really smart.  I went to a dog park and got to run off leash, heel with a whistle, and started to make friends (I’m still a little shy and don’t always know how to approach other dogs).  When I’m not at a dog park (under guidance of a trainer) – I am sometimes reactive to people and animals I don’t know (I’m still depressing from the shelter) – but have now learned to sit and heel and not bark (as long as my human guides me and helps me not to get too excited).  And I’m going to another training class tomorrow!

I’ve been told my two vices are I am still very young and sometimes mouth way too hard when excited and playing.  No ever taught me how to play – so I would be best with a family of adults vs young kids who can teach me better habits.  The trainer and my foster mom are already helping me to learn!  Also…when I get nervous I still chase my tail…and I need help to divert my attention to something else…like my favorite ball or a chew toy.

I’m gonna need some extra care, attention, and guidance…but I actually really love other people and dogs (as long as I am in a comfortable place to meet them).  I’ve never been around cats so might not like them.  Would need to meet one first.

When we meet…I might try to jump on you and hug.  I do that when I get super excited. In the evenings when I’m finally sleepy I like to cuddle and rest my head on your lap or shoulder.

Help me find a loving forever home or loving foster home with a yard.

Jacob is located with a foster family in Walnut Creek, CA.

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