Meet Jasper!
Jasper is a soulful three-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie/Rottweiler mix with a stunning 70-pound merle coat. He has the gentle spirit of a wise old friend and the quiet loyalty of a true companion. Jasper is the kind of dog who will melt into your side on a cozy evening and follow you room to room just to be close. He is food-motivated and clever, knowing commands like sit, stay, paw, spin, and middle! Jasper is fully house-trained, crate-trained, and perfectly content when left alone. While he doesn't require intense exercise, he does enjoy slow, sniffy walks. His favorite pastime is simply being in the same room as you, soaking up your presence.
Ideal Home
Jasper thrives in peaceful surroundings and forms deep, meaningful bonds with his people. He does well around children and enjoys their company, but he would do best with calm or older kids who understand boundaries and know how to treat him gently. Loud or high-energy play can make him uneasy, so a respectful home environment will help him feel safe and content. He's happiest in a home with a fenced-in yard and a caregiver who values companionship, consistency, and quiet. Loud noises can startle him, but with reassurance, he settles easily.
Ongoing Health
Jasper has developed a strong reactivity to dogs he doesn't know, possibly due to two traumatic incidents with unfamiliar dogs. He may bark or lunge when he sees them, especially near fences or in close proximity. He continues to work through this with training and patient support. That said, he has done well with familiar dogs in controlled settings.
Training & Support
Jasper is fully house-trained and crate-trained. He is working on his reactivity towards unfamiliar dogs. He is food-motivated and clever, knowing a variety of commands.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Jasper is currently located in Colorado Springs, CO. He is open to long-distance adoption and can be transported to his new home.
