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Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Adult · 5 years

Guus is a lively 5-year-old Jack Russell terrier - small in stature, but with a big personality. He is full of energy, intelligent and sensitive, like many terriers. Guus has had his share of experiences in his young life, and this is reflected in his behavior: he is a dog that needs clarity and trust to calm down. Guus is known to us; he has stayed with us in the kennel before and we have closely followed his development. In his first family, he was cared for with love, but his behavior became increasingly unpredictable. Sometimes he would suddenly turn and bite or snap, especially at home. His owners sought intensive guidance and worked hard with us to help him. Eventually, the situation became too tense for everyone, and they decided to give him up with a heavy heart. After that, Guus found a new home. At first, it seemed to be going well - he received training, attention and support. However, tension returned there too, and again, biting incidents occurred. His new owner tried everything, but trust was gradually lost, and Guus returned to us. Guus is a smart, sensitive dog who quickly builds up tension and needs guidance. Especially around resting places, such as the bench, he can be possessive. Here, we work on structure, predictability and relaxation, so he learns that he doesn't have to manage everything himself. When Guus knows what to expect, you see a completely different side of him: a cheerful, active dog who enjoys working with someone he trusts. We are looking for an experienced, quiet place without children for Guus, with people who have knowledge of dogs with a sensitive character. Someone who will show him with patience, consistency and love that the world is safe - so that this brave, little terrier can finally land. Important characteristics of Guus are: Energy level: High Intelligence: High Self-confidence: High Self-awareness: High Perseverance: Average It is important that you score higher than or equal to the dog you want to adopt when adopting, to ensure that a suitable match can be made. Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Sex: Male - neutered Date of birth: 30-10-2021 Commands: Sit, down, come here, bed, stay, no Potty trained: Yes Checkup: Vaccinated, chipped, dewormed Can go in the car: Yes Can't adopt Guus, but want to support him? Click here and become a sponsor now!

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Guus is een levendige Jack Russell terriër van 5 jaar oud – klein van stuk, maar met een groot karakter. Hij zit vol energie, is slim en gevoelig, zoals zoveel terriërs. Guus heeft al het een en ander meegemaakt in zijn jonge leven, en dat zie je terug in zijn gedrag: hij is een hond die duidelijkheid en vertrouwen nodig heeft om tot rust te komen. Guus is bij ons bekend; hij heeft hier al eens in het pension gezeten en we hebben zijn ontwikkeling op de voet gevolgd. In zijn eerste gezin werd hij met liefde verzorgd, maar zijn gedrag bleek steeds moeilijker voorspelbaar. Soms kon hij plots omslaan en uitvallen of bijten, vooral in huis. Zijn baasjes hebben intensief begeleiding gezocht en samen met ons hard gewerkt om hem te helpen. Uiteindelijk bleek de situatie te spannend voor iedereen, en hebben ze met pijn in het hart besloten hem af te staan. Daarna vond Guus opnieuw een thuis. In het begin leek dat goed te gaan – hij kreeg training, aandacht en steun. Toch kwam ook daar spanning terug, en opnieuw ontstonden er bijtincidenten. Zijn nieuwe eigenaar heeft alles geprobeerd, maar het vertrouwen raakte stap voor stap verloren, en Guus kwam terug naar ons. Guus is een slimme, gevoelige hond die snel spanning opbouwt en daar sturing bij nodig heeft. Vooral rondom rustplekken, zoals de bench, kan hij wat bezitterig zijn. Hier bij ons werken we aan structuur, voorspelbaarheid en ontspanning, zodat hij leert dat hij niet alles zelf hoeft te regelen. Wanneer Guus weet waar hij aan toe is, zie je een heel andere kant van hem: een vrolijke, actieve hond die graag bezig is en het heerlijk vindt om samen te werken met iemand die hij vertrouwt. Voor Guus zoeken we een ervaren, rustige plek zonder kinderen, bij mensen die kennis hebben van honden met een gevoelig karakter. Iemand die hem met geduld, consequentie en liefde laat zien dat de wereld veilig is – zodat deze dappere, kleine terriër eindelijk mag landen. Belangrijke kenmerken van Guus zijn: ​ Energielevel: HoogIntelligentie: HoogZelfvertrouwen: HoogZelfbewustzijn: HoogVasthoudendheid: Gemiddeld Het is bij een adoptie belangrijk dat je zelf in de kenmerken hoger dan of gelijk aan de hond die je wilt adopteren scoort, om ervoor te zorgen dat er een passende match uit kan voortvloeien. Ras: Jack Russel Terriër Geslacht: Reu - gecastreerd Geboortedatum: 30-10-2021 Bevelen: Zit, af, kom hier, mand, blijf, nee Zindelijk: Ja Keuring: Gevaccineerd, gechipt, ontwormd Kan mee in de auto: Ja Kan je Guus niet adopteren, maar wil je hem wel steunen? Klik hier en word nu sponsor!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Animals Faith
Living with Guus
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Stichting Animals Faith · NetherlandsLearn about Jack Russell Terrier →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Guus home

What you'll need for Guus in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Guus

What life with Guus looks like

Guus is a large adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Stichting Animals Faith in Netherlands.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇳🇱Adopting from Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Many animals are sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement, but confirm with the shelter.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Guus, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Guus?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Stichting Animals Faith handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Guus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Guus if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Stichting Animals Faith whether they will for Guus, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Guus already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Stichting Animals Faith lists Guus as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Stichting Animals Faith, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Guus isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Stichting Animals Faith about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Guus and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (NL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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