Dear Animal Lovers, Advocates, Rescuers & Activists:

Jack is a Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd mix, approx 4 years old.  H e was found as a stray.   Jack walks nicely on leash and loves, loves, loves his walks because walks = smelling pee-mail and marking every tree! He loves to play fetch and enjoys training with an emphasis on positive reinforcement -- his foster Mom is a clicker trainer.  Jack is a smartie pants and will train you if he gets the opportunity!  Activities to mentally engage him throughout the day are just as important as physical exercise.  He is house trained.   Jack is dog social, and introductions to other dogs have gone well.  He isn't a rough and rowdy guy; he prefers to hang on the sidelines and watch the action, so a calmer dog friend might be a good match.  He is not a "dog park dog" --he would be overwhelmed in that environment.    Jack can be nervous meeting new people and is more apprehensive of men than women.  His new guardian should be dog experienced and able to recognize when he is fearful and able to keep him safe in such situations.  A quieter home with children 15 years or older would suit him best. Until he gets into a routine, Jack can be vocal when left alone, so apartment living is not appropriate.  Jack is a big cuddler and would like nothing better than to hang out with you wherever you are.  He will bond very strongly to that special person in his life.  Could it be you?   Please visit  http://www.speakingofdogs.com/available-dogs/   or e-mail  lorraine@speakingofdogs.com  for more info to apply to adopt Jack.