J. J.
	Gender: Male Age: 5 Years Height/Weight: 21" / 40 lbs Housebroken: Yes Fenced yard required: Yes Location: Northern Michigan Foster Home: Tina	Crate-trained: Yes Treat-motivated: Yes Toy-motivated: Yes Likes Car Rides: Yes Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: Yes Commands: sit, down, come, drop, ball, bye-bye, and last one

First of all, I want to thank rescue for bringing me in. I had a pretty sad life. I was tied outside in the yard all the time as my owners were allergic to me.

Now I know what a great life a lucky dog has! I play every day with my foster sisters and they have taught me a lot about being a good dog. They make me give up the ball and Frisbee when we play so we can run and chase it again! What fun! I have learned to take turns with the toys, not to play so rough, and be respectful to the cat. My foster sisters let me sleep next to them ( yep-even the crotchety one) because I have earned their trust.

I am perfectly potty trained, I had only one accident the first day I arrived. I will whine and pace the floor if I want to go out. I love to be outside and can be tied out or in a fence, watching what is going on in the neighborhood. I have never chewed on anything that is not mine and have been just great when left home alone with the girlz. I am OK in my crate, but I prefer to be out and about and since I am so good, Mom says I can be out.

My foster Mom says that I really learn fast. I have adapted to home life so easily that it seems like I have been here all along. I am gentle when I eat, I love kids, love other dogs ( I am a little concerned about really big dogs- I bark at them) love to ride in the car, and am very friendly to everyone I have met. People are really nice to me!

My foster Dad thinks I am a sweetheart and it is great that he is not the only male in the house. He loves to give me hugs and always asks me for kisses, which I am very good at! He says I have the biggest brown eyes and he loves how soft I am. It didn’t take long to win him over!! He says I am beautiful! (I know I am)

The things I have learned so far are: sit, down, stay, paw, outside, go potty, come, drop, uh-uh, bye bye, and last one. I have a lot of love to give, my foster Mom knows this because I always want to be close to her and my foster sisters and keep my eyes on them, following them everywhere. She said I have become a perfect gentleman in such a short time. She is amazed at my progress. Won’t you take a closer look at me? You will not be disappointed. I could be the best four legged friend you have ever had- I just know it!

J.J. is fine with his food and takes treats gently. He can be boisterous around little ones, but he is agile and a super fast runner, sometimes beating Sally to the frisbee. He returns the toys and has learned to drop them especially for a piece of beggin strip! He also learned to climb stairs, avoiding them for the first couple days until I coaxed him up. J.J. went to the groomer today and they said he was a perfect gentleman. His coat is a beautiful and soft tri color and he has large soulful eyes. He is about 40lbs and 6 years old. J.J. loves kids (he lived with 5 at his last home) and he plays and follows my grandchildren all he can. He also loves men and has attached himself to my husband especially loving rides in his truck. J.J. has discovered the cat and he is quite interested in her, sometimes he searches her out when she is hiding, but he is not fixated or mean to her.

The only things that he does need work on is playing a little bit rough and running off on occasion. I have had a couple instances when by himself, he has noticed an open door or caught site of the road and took off. He has never been interested in running if my dogs or any toys are around to play with. He focuses on them when they are around. But, if he is not occupied, he reverts to his old ways. I have not had any problem getting him back, once he runs a ways away, he looks back and if I show him a ball or treat, he comes barrelling back. I then give him the treat and step on the leash he is dragging because he is wise to trying to grab his collar. He will need work on that, but it seems that he looks around and wonders "what am I running from?" and he comes right back. He is good on a long line outside and loves to be out anytime.

J.J. is up to date on all shots, neutered and microchipped. He has a clean bill of health and a gorgeous tri colored coat. He is being fosterer in Northern Michigan.

J.J. is a very fast learner and after less than a week, he acts like he has been here all along. He can read the attitude of my girlz (even the crotchety one) and knows his place in the group. He is polite and friendly, pretty good in the crate, medium energy (for a BC) and a beautiful boy! He will make some family a great, great companion and will ease into their lifestyle as well as their hearts in no time at all!

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