Jax was found as a stray in San Leandro and spent over a week at the Fremont Shelter but no one came for him.  In the shelter he was very scared and miserable.  He wouldn't walk on a leash and had to be carried for his vaccinations, exam and initial behavior testing.  Baiting the route with treats worked, but very slowly!  When GGBR visited they found a very sweet dog, who was friendly despite his fear.  Who could resist such a sweet looking dog?

In his foster home, Jax immediately relaxed and spent his first day playing with his new friend, Jess, and learning to use the doggie door.  He took about 10 days to work it all out and now does great!  Vet visit confirmed that Jax is no more than a pup, between 10 and 14 months, and with a huge head and front feet that the rest of his body will have to grow into! 

Jax is proving to be a very gentle boy, very soft mouthed.  Food motivated, knows 'sit' already and walks quite well on a leash now that he is more relaxed.  Reluctantly rides in the car.  No noise, just won't settle, and doesn't want to get in.  Maybe he was dumped in San Leandro and remembers that last car ride?  He is generally pretty quiet, rarely barking at home. 

Jax is now neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, had his rabies, and is heartworm negative.  At the vet office he was initially a little fearful, but responded well to treats.  His new owners will need to introduce him to people and new places gently and make sure visitors give him time to adjust to them.  I would strongly advise professional training with a positive reinforcement trainer.  He will make a great candidate as he is so responsive to food!

While at the vet office Jax did say hello to a cat in a carrier and he was only curious.  No growling or excitement, just curiosity.  Although not fully tested, and I'm sure he would chase a cat if it ran from him, I think this bodes well for a household with a dog-savvy cat.

Jax is still a puppy.  He's a complete, clumsy, goofball!  He chews things he shouldn't, and gets into things he shouldn't.  He plays with toys and destuffs those that still have stuffing in them.  Some professional training will help with the bonding process and make him feel more secure in himself.  I would strongly suggest that Jax is not placed in a home with young children.  I think 9yrs and older would understand him better and not get bowled over by his exuberance!

Jax is lying beside me as I update his bio and is desperate to get to his forever home so he can settle!  If he is adopted within the next month, I think you could choose to make his birthdate the same as his gotcha day!