Jake

Meet Jake, a 3 year old male who is a medium-large boy and we think is a Staffie/Rottie Cross and an incredibly loyal and affectionate dog, who loves a fuss and wants to be close to his owners. Jake has improved a lot on walks and now is happy to walk alongside other dogs but would need gradual introduction and continuous training. He loves to play tug and chase balls around the garden. Whilst he does tend to resource guard some toys/items, he has made good progress in reducing this behaviour through developing trust with his owners and understanding that he doesn’t need to guard. Feeding by hand has been a good way to develop trust and continuing this will help him gain further confidence over time. He can be cautious of new people, but through proper and gradual introductions, he is able to build a good level of trust and has improved so much since arriving in the UK. He needs to have his own quiet space to decompress and relax after meals; he is crate trained and will sleep there at night and various times during the day. He is an energetic dog, and mental stimulation is essential for him – snuffle mats and other activity toys help with managing his energy levels. Jake’s ideal home will be a quiet household with no kids or other dogs, and owners with energy, patience, and an understanding that he will need time to settle into his new surroundings. Access to a garden and rural environment/green space is important. He needs at least two decent-length walks a day, and time must be spent on training and obedience. He is only reactive towards dogs when they invade his personal space and outstay their welcome. He tends to be happy with interacting and even playing with female dogs, so socialisation is possible. It will just take time and perseverance. Jake needs people who will dedicate time and effort to continue his positive development, and he will be a fantastic dog in the right environment. Select CountyAvonBedfordshireBerkshireBordersBuckinghamshireCambridgeshireCentralCheshireClevelandClwydCornwallCounty AntrimCounty ArmaghCounty DownCounty FermanaghCounty LondonderryCounty TyroneCumbriaDerbyshireDevonDorsetDumfries and GallowayDurhamDyfedEast SussexEssexFifeGloucestershireGrampianGreater ManchesterGwentGwynedd CountyHampshireHerefordshireHertfordshireHighlands and IslandsHumbersideIsle of ManIsle of WightKentLancashireLeicestershireLincolnshireLondonLothianMerseysideMid GlamorganMiddlesexNorfolkNorth YorkshireNorthamptonshireNorthumberlandNottinghamshireOxfordshirePowysRutlandShropshireSomersetSouth GlamorganSouth YorkshireStaffordshireStrathclydeSuffolkSurreyTaysideTyne and WearWarwickshireWest GlamorganWest MidlandsWest SussexWest YorkshireWiltshireWorcestershire