Jake was the puppy with the most white on him. As a young puppy, his spot was broadest and tapered
down almost to his nose. It is fading now as his puppy coat is changing, but it will be
interesting to see how much, if any, remains when he is an adult. He also has a few white toes on his left front foot.
He is very sweet and cuddly, highly cooperative, a little more laid back than many of
the others, and thinks that people are the most interesting
things in the world -- even better than Mommy. He has gone home to New Jersey to live with Nina
Aversano-Boudria and her family on a farm with horses and other dogs, and will eventually become a therapy dog working with teenagers.
He may try some obedience first, and shows a lot of natural talent in that area.
News About Jake
August 17, 2008: Jake is doing great! He weighs about 15.2 lbs and he is making lots of friends wherever he goes. He is responding well to training
and we are making progress in all areas. He is a very willing learner and he wants to please. I am attaching some photos of my daughter
Jackie with her young horse and Jake...they aren't quite sure of each other just yet!
August 3, 2008: Jake went to his first horse show today...he nearly caused a riot...people came rushing over from everywhere
to pet him and play with him. He is currently in the family room 'dead to the world'! He was great around the horses...and he seemed very
comfortable with all the activity...all he wants is for people to pet him and make a fuss and he's in heaven. He really did get a lot of
attention! His disposition is very sweet...fun, funny and playful. He is really doing great! The crate isn't quite his favorite thing
but we are making progress. He really doesn't like to be by himself at night...I need to find a way to help make him more comfortable.
August 1, 2008: My entire family is in love with Jake as was everyone at the airport...I have never been so popular as I was
when I was walking through that airport! People were stopping me every five feet to pet him or talk to me about him. He loved every minute of it!
Last night was 'interesting' but all in all he is a adjusting very well. Rascal is being sweet and very patient...although there were a couple
of growls...sort of 'watch your step kid'...type growls...nothing serious. I put his feet on the first step of the pool but he wasn't very
interested. I am sure when we all go in he will be eager to be with us.
I am crate training right now...he seems to be doing all right with that...I suspect a couple of days of cheese treats and we will be home free.
Baby Pictures
Jake leaving Fern Hill with new owner Nina Aversano-Boudria, 7/31/08.
