This is Admiral James, born approximately 12/25/22. He’s the last adoptable member of the Star Trek litter! He’s a sweet fluff ball with the softest fur who has won over his foster family’s hearts. He’s smart and food motivated, so training him is pretty easy! He is very eager to please!

James is kennel trained but he has also been left loose to roam, with few issues. He knows ‘sit’, ‘kennel’, has a good recall, and will wait for a command before going in/out of the front door & getting in/out of the car. He walks well on the leash & rides nicely in the car! He can be over-excitable at times and is still learning what types of play are appropriate where.

James is a curious & playful dog but the uncertainties of rescue life have left him a little insecure. James currently lives with five other adult dogs of various sizes and temperaments and does well with all of them. However at this time we are recommending a home with no other animals, with the option to add a second dog to the family in the future once James is comfortable there. Playdates with other known dogs are always an option too!

James will still sometimes bark and ‘smile’ submissively when meeting new people & dogs. He is NOT aggressive, he’s just fearful, and a little bad mannered. Jamie responds well to verbal corrections, but like any reactive dog can get overwhelmed, and will need an owner willing to manage his triggers. 

His socialization continues to improve, and a confident, knowledgeable handler would pair nicely with the clever potential that James holds. James is very eager to do what his handler wants, and follows their lead. As his foster, I’m confident that James will be able to lead a full and happy life. He does respond better to women, so a female or very patient male handler would be best.

Jamie LOVES kids. He has lived with preschoolers his entire life and he recognizes their similar energy levels and gets very excited when he sees them. He will end up being a bigger boy, so small kids will need to be monitored around this jumpy fellow. He can also be mouthy with his people if there are no other dogs in the home for him to wrestle with.

Jamie is potty-trained AND he was previously trained to ring a bell at the door when he wanted to go outside! With a little time he could probably be retrained on a similar device. He does sometimes need to get outside early in the morning or he has trouble holding it all night- but as he gets older this has almost resolved itself.

Jamie loves being outside whenever he can! He will go swimming, and then lay in the sun to dry off afterwards. He has no problem entertaining himself in the yard when his people are outside doing their own thing!

If you think you’ve got the time and energy to devote to helping James become his best self. He’d love to meet you!