Jesse #3

Updated on Tuesday, 11/04/2008

Adopted!

Jesse is a 5-year-old, female, long-haired GSD with a sad story behind her. She was bought as a puppy as a service dog for a deaf child. Jesse was trained for 6-8 weeks by a professional trainer, then the owner completed the training, but it appears she was most likely used more as a companion dog than as a deaf service dog. Jesse joined the family when the deaf child was 9. After serving as a guardian and companion to their child for five years, the child grew up and no longer needed the dog and so Jesse's family repaid her service by dumping her at a shelter. In terms of disposition, Jesse is very gentle and sweet with adults and children, as befits a child service dog. She is house-trained, good on leash, and knows basic commands. Due to her probable use as a companion dog rather than a deaf service dog, her retention of original training is uncertain. For use as a service dog, she will need to be re-evaluated by a trainer who could determine the quality of the original training. As a companion dog we think she will work out great. Jesse is used to being an only dog. She is learning to share her her personal space, toys, and humans with her foster sister. The longer hair requires more grooming but she loves to be brushed and readily flops over on her back for belly rubs. She will make a tremendous pet, especially for families with younger children. VGSR Tag #1869 Adopted: 09/22/08.