Career change pet dogs available for adoption: Meet Jordy

Jordy, a black Labrador retriever, sits on a sidewalk as light snow falls around him. He’s outdoors and wearing a leash.

Dog Summary

Name: Jordy
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Age: 20 months
Breed: Labrador Retriever (Black)
Sex: Male, Neutered
Home behaviour: Can be vocal when left alone and has a history of ingesting foreign objects
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Untested
Good with kids: Older children
Adoption fee: $750

About Jordy

Jordy is a bright, confident, and independent dog who excels at problem-solving and loves engaging his mind. Jordy has a combination of health needs and behavioural quirks that make him better suited as a pet dog.

Jordy has a playful and curious nature and will thrive in a home that appreciates his cleverness and spirited personality. He will need an adopter committed to structure, management, and ongoing positive reinforcement training. With the right environment, Jordy has the potential to be a loyal, fun, and deeply rewarding companion.

A good fit for me is…

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  • An experienced, patient adopter who can provide consistent boundaries and clear expectations
  • A home that can safely manage food, garbage, and non-food items to prevent scavenging
  • Someone committed to positive-reinforcement training and impulse-control work
  • A stable routine that supports both behavioural structure and medical management, including administration of daily medications
  • A home without overwhelming clutter or hazards, ideally with adult or dog-savvy family members
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My personality traits are…

  • Clever and independent: Jordy enjoys problem-solving and exploring his environment
  • Affectionate on his own terms: Bonds well with his people and enjoys calm, gentle interactions
  • Energetic and curious: Loves opportunities to sniff, investigate, and engage his brain
  • Still learning self-regulation: Benefits from patient, consistent guidance and clear boundaries
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Training notes

  • Displays strong scavenging behaviours on- and off-leash — adopters must use management and reward-based training
  • Benefits from structured enrichment like scent games or puzzle feeders
  • Requires supervision in the home to prevent chewing or ingestion of inappropriate items
  • May ignore cues when highly self-interested; thrives with consistency, high-value rewards, and low-distraction learning setups

Jordy is available for adoption

If you’re interested in adopting Jordy, learn more about the adoption process.