New project dogs, Jezabel & Poker

 Jezabel

Meet Jezabel, we don't really know what breeds she is but she is a very sweet dog. She is at National Mill Dog Rescue and they say she is a year old. Over the last couple of days I have been working with and assessing Jezabel and she is simply a wonderful dog, would be great in nearly any home and is suitable for beginner dog owners. Jezabel did not come from a mill, she was surrendered by a back yard breeder. I have tested her with a number of other dogs and a kid and she did wonderfully. Right now she knows sit, how to walk nicely on a leash and the cue "left side" which is like a sloppy heel which she does on and off leash. She also knows how to use stairs and is housebroken.

Goals
- Teach her other basic commands like down and stand
- Teach her more advanced commands like leave it
- Continue to work on her left side
- Get her a home

Poker

Poker is a five year old Jack Russle Terrier, but by looking at him you would never know it. He looks like a JRT and Corgi cross and has the energy of a puppy. He is also at National Mill Dog Rescue. Poker was shy at first but warmed up quickly. When he found out what a lap was he refused to leave. He is very energetic and happy and would do best in a family who could give him lots of exercise. He gets along great with other dogs, but needs a friend with a similar amount of energy. He has no idea what treats are so right now that is one of the big things we are working on. He will take the treat, then spit it out. He walks on a leash, but has the tendency to pull.

Goals
- Walk nicely on a leash
- Learn how to use the stairs (about 50% there already)
- Take and eat treats
- Basic obedience once he's eating treats
- Get a home

Standard ending notes:
- I am not a professional dog trainer, though I one day hope to be. I am in an apprenticeship program for dog training and will not take on a dog that is more then I can safely handle. Please do not ask me to help you with your dog, I am not qualified to answer.
- All photos belong to the wonderful volunteers who took and uploaded them in the hopes of helping these dog's find their homes.
- If you are interested in adopting one of my project dogs or any puppy mill survivor check out National Mill Dog Rescue's website: https://milldogrescue.org/