Hi, I'm
Jellyfish
German Shepherd Dog
currently located at
Finding Them Homes-James Bay Pawsitive Rescue
Oro-Medonte, ON
age
Young
gender
Female
colour
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
pet id
28921394
My story
JELLYFISH : THE THING ABOUT ME Is that I don’t want to miss a thing. I will jump if you say how high, I will gobble up my meal as if there will never be another, I will hide under your chair only to spring out at the slightest sound, and I will leap into your heart if you give me the tiniest chance. My name is Jellyfish (!) and I am a healthy, lean 48lb female Shepherd mix. They say that I am about a year old, but my fosters think my puppy-like enthusiasm and boundless energy makes me look younger! And everyone tells my fosters that my round-almond eyes are playful and inviting. I have been vaccinated, microchipped, spayed, and I am ready to play in your world! And play I do! My fosters say I’m a goofball! My favourite toys are (in that order), a fluffy owl, a stuffie bird and a knotted rope. If I can’t find my toys or the odd wooden stick nearby, I do have a penchant for socks. I am very friendly to anyone, and will sit and stay for a treat. I am told that I’m a ball of energy! I love walks and I am learning to walk beside my foster without pulling. Over the last two weeks, my fosters have worked long and hard to teach me to walk without tension in the leash, by using sharp 180 degree turns and stop and stay commands. My fosters say that my progress has been amazing because I am a fast learner. However, I am still figuring out how to calmly approach other dogs as I REALLY want to play with them. When I see them, I wag my tail furiously and want to run over to them, and bark to let them hear me. My fosters do not let me approach dogs until I am calm, so for the moment, they keep me walking along, much to my disappointment! Occasionally I may also mistake the odd cyclist or skateboarder for a playmate, and bark at them if they surprise me. My fosters are training me to ignore these distractions by moving along at a brisk pace, using treats to keep me from pulling away from them and saying ‘leave it’. There are no other animals in the foster home, so I don't know how I will behave when in the same space with other dogs, or cats. Always ready for my next adventure, I am quite strong when I pull on the leash, so I would be best suited for a family with older children, as I may knock small children over with my hustle and bustle. Continuing the work on my leash training would be a great way for me to bond with my new adoptive parents. Professional training would be necessary for me so that I could reach my true potential as a fun loving and obedient family dog. Aside from my leash training, I am excellent in the crate, and will go in without fuss when I’m led in with the word ‘crate’, and sleep through the night without accidents. My fosters keep a chew toy in my crate, which I will sometimes work on if I’m bored, but usually I’m happy to just sit still when I’m in there. With all the changes in my environment, the crate has been really effective in decompression and reset for me. For the first two weeks, I have been in the crate for two hours, and then out for one. FTH highly recommends NOT to give any attention for at least the first month after adopting, as it causes separation anxiety and will result in bad behaviours. After that, I have to earn your attention with my good behaviour! My fosters place a drop cloth over the crate so it's easier for me to ignore outside distractions. Oh did I mention I am a furiously fast eater? To slow me down, my fosters spread out my kibble on a cookie tray in my crate, so every meal is a little ‘easter egg hunt’ in the crate. When not out on walks, my foster parents tie my leash around their waist and walk around the house doing everything they normally do. This allows them to indicate their expectations of my behaviour as I follow them around, and they can more easily correct me. Sometimes when I am too restless and don’t settle in the house, my foster’s practice ‘sit on the dog’ to get me to sit down and stay. Early on in my stay, I was mouthy during ‘sit on the dog’ as I didn’t enjoy it. A stern ‘uhn uhn’ lets me know who’s the boss and I stop. My fosters say that I’ve improved considerably with the mouthy behaviour over the last week - you see, I’m so smart! As for car rides, I love them! You don’t even need to ask me to jump into the back of your car. If the car door is open, I will be in there in a flash, and please remember to secure my leash by tucking it into the closed door, as I like to sit up and watch the world whizz by! If you see yourself next to me and feel I could be right for your family, and are willing to put in the time to be consistent with rules and boundaries, I will be an amazing friend-for-life! Visit www.findingthemhomes.com and put in your application for me - Jellyfish!
If you have any questions or would like to adopt Jellyfish, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.
adoption group
Finding Them Homes-James Bay Pawsitive Rescue
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