Born May 22, 2014.
Chocolate tri beagle. Microchipped.
Smaller than average in size (15 lbs when
almost 2 years old, but has probably weighed up to 19 lbs at
times)
Spayed 12/2/2020
POTTY TRAINED. Jordan gets to freely roam the
house, and has not had an accident inside our home. She is potty
trained here, at our house.
Jordan is bonded more with me than with my other family members.
I think it will take her longer to bond with a single man in the
home. She may want to bond more with a female.
Jordan was adopted and lived with a family from January through
May. The family had 3 small boys (I think under 10 years old)
and has another baby on the way. They returned her in early
June, 2021. The activity level in the home was definitely
more than Jordan wanted. Jordan will do best in a home without
small children, where she can be a couch potato, lap dog, and
walking partner.
She is ok with being in a crate if we leave the house for
extended times during the day, but we also leave her with full
access to the kitchen/dining room/hallway to the door. She has
not bothered our garbage can or destroyed anything. That doesn't
mean she won't get curious some time, but so far, she has been
very respectful! Update: Free to roam the whole
house as of 12/11/2020.
Jordan has always had other dogs to play with, but would
probably do ok without another dog after an adjustment period. A
retired person might be a perfect person for Jordan!
Jordan has NEVER chased our cats, and is actually kind of afraid
of our house cat. The house cat probably is at fault...she can
be naughty. Both will sleep in the recliner with me, but Jordan
doesn't play with our crabby cat.
She has not been a barker here.
We have not yet taught Jordan any tricks (sit, stay, etc.). That
will be something fun to do while bonding with a new family.
Recent health care activity:
Annual vaccination 9/2/2020 Nobivac 1DAPPv + Cv
Last rabies vaccination 9/9/2020
Spayed 12/2/2020.
Teeth cleaned 12/2/2020.
Advantix II flea control product, 12/9/2020.
Dewormed with SafeGuard 11/2020
Jordan has had no health issues or illnesses in
her lifetime.
Adopting an older dog has pros and cons.
Puppies are very jovial, and adapt to new homes quickly. Older
dogs take much longer to settle in! They are less enthusiastic
about bonding with a new family, so you must be patient and
invest time in gaining their love and developing confidence in
their new homes and lifestyles. It can take a few weeks
or even a few months!
The benefits of not going through puppy chewing/destructive
stages, high energy puppy stages, and the longer-term potty
training are definitely to be appreciated when adopting an
older/mature dog. But, it's important to know that it isn't an
instant transition. If you are expecting a dog that instantly
loves everyone in your family, is 100% potty trained upon
arrival at a new home, or is otherwise a "turn key" pet, neither
a puppy nor a mature dog will be guaranteed to fit the bill for
you.
Although she is in her prime, and not a senior dog (or a rescue
or shelter dog), these web pages might still be good to look at
for tips and understanding about adopting a mature dog,
training, bonding, etc.
Here's a true and honest observation about adopting
adults vs puppies. A puppy will come into the home and love you
instantly. It's definitely more of a challenge with the puppy chewing,
orneriness, higher energy months until maturing, etc. But, they don't have
the adjustment period that adults have where they are confused, sad, missing
other dog friends, and wondering if they are just there temporarily.
However, puppies aren't the right fit for everyone, and the
adult route is often their best option.
Probably my biggest concern with Jordan is that she is LONELY
in the house without other beagles, because she has always had other beagles
with her 24/7. She follows me everywhere (8 seconds is the longest she has
waited to bump open the bathroom door, seriously!). I am keeping her alone right
now to see if she adapts. When we let other dogs in again, she absolutely lights
up and is so much happier. I do feel her happiest life will be with another dog
in the house.
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