Jake

Meet Jake – A Smart, Sensitive Aussie Mix Looking for His Person 🐶✨<br/><br/>Jake is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix weighing about 37 lbs. He’s an intelligent, thoughtful young dog who thrives with kindness, patience, and positive guidance. Jake forms strong bonds with his people and enjoys calm companionship just as much as playtime.<br/><br/>Jake is very well potty trained and does well with adult humans. His experience with teens and children is currently unknown, so a home with adults or older, dog-savvy kids may be the best fit.<br/><br/>🐕 Dog & Animal Compatibility<br/><br/>Does well with energetic female dogs<br/>May challenge male dogs and still needs help learning polite play skills<br/>Not good with cats or small animals<br/>🎾 Play, Training & Enrichment<br/>Jake enjoys fetch and will happily retrieve a ball for about five minutes before moving on. He especially loves chew toys and fetch toys like Wubbas, Kongs, and any kind of ball. Scent work is one of his favorite activities—he truly shines during scent training and mental enrichment games.<br/><br/>Jake knows several commands, including:<br/><br/>Sit<br/>Down<br/>Touch / Settle<br/>He walks well on leash when there are no distractions and is learning his heel command, which he performs best with a lure. When other dogs aren’t around, Jake settles nicely—relaxing beside you and chewing on his toys.<br/><br/>💙 Personality & Handling<br/>Jake is a sensitive soul who does best with gentle, respectful handling. He does not respond well to forceful interactions, but with patience and trust, he blossoms into a loyal and affectionate companion.<br/><br/>🪥 Care Notes<br/><br/>Benefits from weekly brushing<br/>Can tolerate teeth brushing<br/>Up to date on vaccinations<br/>Neuter scheduled for 2/12/26<br/>Jake would thrive in a calm, structured home that values positive reinforcement, enrichment, and building a trusting bond. If you’re looking for a smart, loyal companion who just needs a little understanding to shine, Jake may be your perfect match. 🐾💙

Meet Jake – A Smart, Sensitive Aussie Mix Looking for His Person 🐶✨

Jake is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix weighing about 37 lbs. He’s an intelligent, thoughtful young dog who thrives with kindness, patience, and positive guidance. Jake forms strong bonds with his people and enjoys calm companionship just as much as playtime.

Jake is very well potty trained and does well with adult humans. His experience with teens and children is currently unknown, so a home with adults or older, dog-savvy kids may be the best fit.

🐕 Dog & Animal Compatibility

Does well with energetic female dogs
May challenge male dogs and still needs help learning polite play skills
Not good with cats or small animals
🎾 Play, Training & Enrichment
Jake enjoys fetch and will happily retrieve a ball for about five minutes before moving on. He especially loves chew toys and fetch toys like Wubbas, Kongs, and any kind of ball. Scent work is one of his favorite activities—he truly shines during scent

Meet Jake – A Smart, Sensitive Aussie Mix Looking for His Person 🐶✨

Jake is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix weighing about 37 lbs. He’s an intelligent, thoughtful young dog who thrives with kindness, patience, and positive guidance. Jake forms strong bonds with his people and enjoys calm companionship just as much as playtime.

Jake is very well potty trained and does well with adult humans. His experience with teens and children is currently unknown, so a home with adults or older, dog-savvy kids may be the best fit.

🐕 Dog & Animal Compatibility

Does well with energetic female dogs
May challenge male dogs and still needs help learning polite play skills
Not good with cats or small animals
🎾 Play, Training & Enrichment
Jake enjoys fetch and will happily retrieve a ball for about five minutes before moving on. He especially loves chew toys and fetch toys like Wubbas, Kongs, and any kind of ball. Scent work is one of his favorite activities—he truly shines during scent training and mental enrichment games.

Jake knows several commands, including:

Sit
Down
Touch / Settle
He walks well on leash when there are no distractions and is learning his heel command, which he performs best with a lure. When other dogs aren’t around, Jake settles nicely—relaxing beside you and chewing on his toys.

💙 Personality & Handling
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