10-04-26 Jerry is a lovely boy who originally came to us from a breeder a few years ago and went on to find a wonderful forever home. Sadly, through no fault of his own, he has now returned to our care due to his adopters ill health. Jerry is a Collie lover’s dream! He is affectionate, clever and eager to be part of the family. He is house trained, walks nicely on the lead and we are told that he has good recall too. He is a very smart boy who already knows a range of commands including sit, wait, off, drop and leave, and would thrive in an active home where he can be kept both mentally and physically stimulated. Jerry could be homed as an only dog in the right circumstances or he could be homed with another kind resident dog of a similar size. He would be best suited to an adult only home and would benefit from adopters with collie and rescue dog experience. He would love a rural home, as he can be sensitive to certain sounds and so homes in busier areas wouldn't be suitable for hime. He would really benefit from adopters who are around for much of the day and have plenty of time to spend with him Jerry does show some signs of separation anxiety, so his new family will need to continue building up the time he is left gradually. We are told that he is happy being left for short periods but will need patience and understanding while he settles. He isn’t keen on car travel, and he can be sensitive to sounds and may react to sounds such as fizzy drink cans or bottles opening, sneezing, coughing, nose blowing, printers, hoovers, microwaves, lorry reversing beeps, motorbike revving, army range noise and fireworks. He will bark towards you but with reassurance he settles quickly. He has never bitten and is just worried but his new owners will need to continue noise desensitization training in the home. It may never be something he entirely overcomes. Jerry has settled back into the rescue well and is a wonderful boy who is already enjoying snuggles and really loves to