Jacob (S. Korea) hz

Hi, I'm Jacob - a gentle and thoughtful boy ready to find a loving family.Breed: Border Collie / Pointer mixAge: 5.5 yearsGender: Male, neuteredWeight: 26 lbs (12 kg)Height: 17 in (42 cm)Energy Level: Moderate Jacob was abandoned by his previous owner at around five months old and ended up in a poorly run pet shop, where he was confined in a small room with too many other dogs. The dogs were extremely stressed due to the lack of space, exercise, and proper care. It is believed that Jacob was mistreated there, including being handled roughly by his collar. Thankfully, he was rescued by compassionate people in October 2022 and moved to a caring dog hotel environment where he finally had the chance to feel safe and begin healing from his past trauma. Since then, Jacob has made incredible progress and has come such a long way.I tend to be a little shy to strangers, but I warm up easily. I'm very food-motivated. I would actively approach strangers to take treats. Once I'm more comfortable, I'll show my belly.Due to repeated ear infections, I'm sensitive about my ears being touched. Except my ears, I have no problem with being touched.I say hi to new dogs gently, but I don't usually play with them. Because of my past bad memories, I tend to try to monopolize my humans' attention and can get a bit jealous toward other dogs when I have to share the attention. A home where I can be the only dog would be ideal for me.My handler said, even though I see cats during a walk, I tend to focus on my handler.I get along with: Dogs: Yes (I don't play with them) Cats: Unknown Kids: UnknownTraining: Leash-trained: Yes (my new family can continue helping me build confidence) House-trained: Yes (I can also use indoor pads, but I prefer going outside)Health: Neutered and microchipped Up to date on vaccinationsMy adoption fee is $800.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. Disclaimer:It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue. Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.Basic training should be taken seriously but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if the dog is shown to be good with children we will approve homes with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.