Shy little girl
Adopt Jamie
Girl • 2 years old • Aquarius • Yellow • 14kg • Mixed Breed
My story
Jamie's experience is a microcosm of the stray dog issue. Jamie's mother gave birth to five puppies – four small black ones and the golden Jamie. They lived under a high-speed rail bridge in Tainan, where they spent every day surrounded by dangerous traffic. Kind-hearted people noticed the puppies crossing the street, which was a terrifying sight, and quickly reported them for rescue and relocation. Unfortunately, one of the small black puppies was tragically hit and killed by a car. After much effort, Jamie’s mother was caught, but it was discovered that she was pregnant again and had to be spayed. These heartbreaking events continue to happen on the streets. The PACK team hopes for a day when there will be adoption, spaying and neutering, and no abandonment, and that every dog will have a loving home. Jamie needs a gentle and patient family to help her overcome her past. Would you be willing to become her family?
Personality
Jamie is a shy dog. When she encounters something that makes her anxious, she wants to hide. We know however that based on her actions that Jamie is willing to be close to people; she has just never experienced love and care. When there are other dogs around, Jamie seems more at ease. She also really enjoys playing with other dogs. At first, she may want to hide from strangers, but after some time, she will want to approach and get to know them. We have observed that in familiar surroundings, Jamie loves to interact with people, follow commands, enjoy petting, and appears to be happy!
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Energy Levels
Although she may seem quiet or anxious at times, Jamie actually needs to release her energy!
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Temperament
She is a very slow-to-warm type dog. You can only see her affectionate side after spending a long time with her.
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Role
Jamie is quite easy to handle. She is obedient and doesn’t resist. Perhaps, after she becomes more familiar with her owner or environment, she will begin to express herself and make requests.
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Adaptability
Jamie is a bit slow to adapt, but because she is still young, she is quite open to new experiences. She just needs some time.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
Jamie is positive for Ehrlichia, but she has no symptoms. Regular check-ups in the future are all that’s needed now, and she has no other medical issues.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
Jamie will usually keep her distance from strangers, but she is more willing to approach gentle people with soft movements.
Dogs
Jamie loves having other dogs around; she is the type that relies on a group.
Cats
She can get along with cats and doesn’t show any special reaction.
Kids
Same with strangers. Jamie will usually keep her distance from kids, she needs gentle and soft movements.
Noise
Jamie is always alert to her surroundings. Sudden noises may startle her and cause her to seek a place to hide.
Touch
Jamie can be touched all over her body, but she doesn’t seem to particularly enjoy it yet.
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
Jamie tends to bark when it's time for her meal or when she wants some playtime.
Separation Anxiety
We have not observed separation anxiety in her.
Aggression
There is no aggression observed.
Resource Guarding
She has not shown any food or object guarding behavior.
Destructive Chewing
Jamie may chew on items to release stress.
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
Jamie knows her name.
Yes & No
Jamie understands the meaning of "Yes" and "No."
Potty Trained
Jamie prefers to go outside, but will sometimes relieve herself indoors when she can't hold it anymore. She is still learning to use a pee pad.
Good on Leash
Jamie is very alert to her environment and needs a tight hold on her leash. If startled by sudden stimuli, she might run away. She walks well in familiar environments.
Sit
Jamie understands the command "Sit."
Down
Jamie understands the command "Down."
Stay
喬妹不太會等等。
Come
Jamie is uneasy and will usually just look at you from a distance.
Paw
Jamie understands the command "Paw."