Career Change Dogs
Our career change dogs are highly trained, intelligent dogs that have been released from our program for minor behavioral or temperamental reasons that make them unsuitable for service work. These well-behaved dogs are available for adoption, offering an opportunity to adopt a well-trained family companion.
Dog Availability
We appreciate your interest in adopting a JLAD dog!
We are excited about the possibility of helping you find your perfect companion. As dogs become available, we will post them on this page. If dogs are not currently available, we encourage you to submit an application so that we can begin the process of finding a suitable companion for you and your family.
Should you have questions about our process, please feel free to reach out to us.
Captain
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog/Labrador Retriever
Weight: 59 lbs
Captain is a striking 16-month-old with brains, energy, and enthusiasm to spare. He’s incredibly intelligent and eager to work — the kind of dog who thrives when he has a job, activity, or adventure to focus on. Captain would do best as the only dog in the home so he can soak up all the attention and guidance from his person. He’s not a couch potato and is looking for an active, engaged owner who will enjoy training, outdoor activities, and continuing to channel his energy in positive ways.
Casey
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog/Labrador Retriever
Weight: 62 lbs
Casey is a sweet, affectionate 16-month-old who is as smart as she is loving. She has excellent house and car manners and enjoys being part of her family’s daily life. Casey gets along well with most other dogs and bonds deeply with her people. She can be vocal in new situations or when she sees unfamiliar people or dogs, so she’ll benefit from continued confidence-building and training support. With the right guidance, she will make a devoted and wonderful companion.
Zircon
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Weight: 76 lbs
Zircon is a sweet, 18-month-old with a gentle heart and lots of love to
give. He enjoys other dogs and absolutely adores snuggling with his people. Zircon can feel a bit unsure in new or busy environments, which sometimes shows up as reactivity, but he has wonderful potential and is already making progress. With a patient, supportive adopter who is
willing to continue building his confidence, Zircon will truly blossom. He’s a loving companion just waiting for someone to help him feel safe in the world.
Gunner
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Weight: 65 lbs
Gunner is a 4½-year-old who was career-changed a few years ago and is now looking for a new home. He has been living his best life in the country and would thrive with an active family that has space for him to roam and explore.
Gunner is a devoted companion who loves nothing more than snuggling with his people and playing a good game of fetch. He’s also happy to alert you when squirrels are nearby! Gunner would do best with a confident handler who can provide clear guidance and structure.
He can do well with other dogs if he’s able to take the lead and has previously lived successfully with both children and cats. With the right family, Gunner will make a loyal, fun-loving partner for many adventures.
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