Jelly (20220416-01) Labrador Retriever Mix Hamilton, ON

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Name: Jelly (20220416-01)
Weight: 38 lbs
Age: 5 years
Gender: female
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Breed: labrador retriever mix
Colour: tan & white

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Good with women: yes
Good with men: yes
Good with kids: older children recommended as she can use her mouth to play and is sensitive to loud or shrill noises
Good with other dogs: Is selective. She requires slow intros with dogs she doesn't know.
Good with cats: no, has a high prey drive for smaller animals
House trained: yes
Crate trained: yes, sleeps fantastic in the crate, and is happy to be crated for short periods when no one is home
Energy level: medium
Can be handled/touched: Yes, adores affection, is getting more comfortable with having her feet touched for nail trims
Barker: no, quiet inside the house but will give an alert bark for anyone in the front yard or for delivery man etc.
Flight risk: yes, would keep running if given the chance - chase cars, squirrels, dogs etc.
Food aggressive: not to humans but not tested with feeding near other dogs and it's not suggested due to her street dog survival instincts
Walks on leash: She's made huge progress and is now excited to leash up and go for a walk. She can pull at times but understands leash pressure and is easily corrected to walk alongside you.
Leash reactive to people or dogs: Yes, has made huge improvements is now mostly only leash reactive to dogs. She does extremely well with redirection using treats in these instances for her to focus on her human or search in the grass as a distraction instead of reaction
Rides well in car: yes and no, some days she is ok and others she gets nervous and is carsick - have not determined a pattern with this
Destructive: She can be destructive if left alone. She seems to target pillows and blankets and will chew holes if not redirected.
Needs a home with a yard: yes
Needs a home with another dog: no
Can live in an apartment: no

History:
Jelly was found by an American on vacation. She stayed with her while she was there and Jelly considered her as her safe place and owner. Then the American left and Jelly was left behind in a kennel where she was caged 24/7. The American said that street dogs had been trying to attack her and felt she was safer in the kennel. A local rescue in Delhi found out about her and took her in. They reached out to us at Niagara Dog Rescue and asked if we would be able to bring her to Canada for the chance at a better life with a loving family.

Foster comments:
Jelly is the sweetest dog. She adores and seeks out affection at any opportunity by nudging your hand with her nose. Though she is still a bit cautious of quick hand movements or loud talking, she's gotten over most of her distrust for humans. She will even initiate a hello to strangers while on walks.

She's very intelligent, and is eager to please her humans which makes her a fun dog to train. She knows cues to sit, down, lay, place, wait, and has a good understanding of the word 'no' in almost all situations. You won't need to worry about accidents in the house with this girl - she totally understands that outside is where business is done.

Jelly's personality really shines these days - she will play tug, fetch and return a toy, figure out puzzles, and loves to track and search for hidden rewards. Jelly gets a 30 minute walk each day that's designated solely to sniffing to give her a chance to connect with her surroundings since she's probably missing that element of her former streetlife. Enrichment activities that have her using her senses have helped a ton with her progress.

Jelly is fantastic at matching energy. If you want to play or go for a walk - so does she. If you want to chill out and watch hockey or a movie - she's all in for that too. Her forever family will have a lot of fun working with her to create a bond and continue to develop her confidence. Jelly is the ideal match for anyone who is looking for a loyal sidekick and true companion. Though the first years of her life were pretty rough (and she has the scars to prove it), she's left that all behind and is excited to meet the people who will love her as much as she does them.