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Black Jack was adopted but came back to us because his needs weren't being met.  Jack needs a home with an owner who can provide him with a lot of socialization and exercise.  He loves to run around at the dog park and play.  If he doesn't get enough exercise, he gets his energy out by becoming more vocal.

• Leash Manners - Jack is great on a leash, loose leash, and walks just behind you on the left.
• Crate/House Training - Jack is house trained and does not chew on shoes or anything else in your home.
• Socialization - Jack is great with everyone, including young kids.  He goes to the dog park almost daily and explores, greeting the other arriving dogs in a friendly manner.  I don't have a cat, so I can't attest to how he is with them but he does like to chase squirrels.
• Energy Level and Exercise - High energy level and loves to run and play, however he is not hyper at all at home.  He's peaceful, quiet and usually curled up in your lap.
• Daily Structure and Schedule - He will eat his meal all at once, so he is not a pick through the day eater.
• Confidence Level - He is a confident dog, but also the most loving dog I have ever seen.
• Obedience Training - He knows to walk through doorways after I do.  He doesn't bark at visitors and thinks it's great to have a new lap to sit in.  He is not food aggressive.
• Behaviors - According to his history, he's been said to have separation anxiety.  I work from home, so I haven't seen it.  He has a deep bark for a little dog, but I’ve never heard a peep out of him at home, just at the dog park when he’s telling the big dogs that he’s bigger than them.
• Personality Quirks - He loves to go for car rides and can jump into the car all by himself.  He runs and plays with other dogs and is very active for an older guy.
• Ideal Home - Someone willing to give Jack all the attention he desires and to continue giving him daily exercise and socialization.  He would do best in a home as the only dog.

Black Jack qualifies for our senior of senior program. If adopted by a senior person (55+) his adoption fee is $75.

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