I want to thank everyone for keeping me so busy! CBC has had a wonderful summer with fun Classes and successful In Home Consultations. Please check out our new Fall Class schedules as we have several options to choose from!

In addition to coaching humans and training canines, CBC loves to help homeless dogs find their forever homes! So please read on to help Jenna, a delightful hound mix from Journey Home Dog Rescue find the perfect home.

Jenna is 1 year mix of lab, hound and probably boxer. While her family loved her very much, they felt it necessary to re-home her because Jenna is not good with cats and is unpredictable around some dogs and small children that she is not familiar with. CBC recently evaluated her and observed that Jenna’s hunting instinct is stimulated by the movement of small animals and small children. (Many types of hounds hunt mostly by sight not scent.) CBC also noted that Jenna is moderately fearful in certain situations. For instance, she is not comfortable around traffic but tolerates it very well with gentle guidance on her leash. Her confidence improves daily with regular socialization to new environments and her behavior is dramatically different than when Journey Home Dog Rescue first started her training. At this point, if Jenna encounters another dog who is calm and confident she can be near them without a problem. However, if another dog who is fearful or hyper comes into her space she will try to pounce on them. Jenna is saying, "I'm going to get you before you can get me" to the other dog. It often takes fearful dogs several meetings before they feel comfortable together. When Jenna is on her leash we have her sit/stay or down/stay and give her treats as the other dog leaves her space and she is usually fine--she is very obedient.

Fortunately, Jenna absolutely LOVES people! She's your kind of girl if you like jogging, taking long walks, hiking, playing ball or Frisbee. She likes going to the beach and going for rides in the car. Providing Jenna with daily activity and exercise is important to helping her achieve exemplary doggie citizen status.

Jenna is used to wearing the Gentle Leader and is great on her leash. She has an excellent foundation in obedience training and CBC has offered to give a lesson to her new family to get them started on the right foot. Jenna sleeps in her crate at night and is a truly wonderful companion. Although she lived with small children for 7 months and was completely trustworthy with them, she is really not well-suited for a home with children under 12.

For more information about Jenna please contact Journey Home Dog Rescue at 207-878-0180

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