Cuddling after a walk.He’s learned to sit (though not on walks since there’s too much to see). I’ve a feeling he’ll know how to give paws soon as well.
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Update: Jake has mastered sitting and giving paws, he’ll do either with enthusiasm! We’re thinking of teaching him to lie down or giving high fives next. Meanwhile more practical ‘tricks’ like coming here, getting down… admittedly still need some work. However, he’s been doing great. Though he won’t come easily when called in the park, he does let himself get caught with minimal effort. He barely pulls anymore while on the leash, excepting when he’s just getting out or when seeing a new dog he wants to meet. He knows he can only get on a surface like a bed when his special blanket is spread out and he generally won’t go into the kitchen. While energetic at times, he will settle down on his bed for as much as an hour or longer when you don’t have time for him. That aside, we think he would be very happy in a family that has other dogs, or where one of the members is home a lot. Cats and staying on his own aren’t his strong side.

Out in the park, part 2
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Another update: we’ve discovered that Jake has the cute tendency to softly bark in his sleep, probably dreaming about chasing cats.

He gets less distracted by other dogs now; he will want to say hi when he’s off his leash, but he’ll follow you after a little while when you call him, there’s not always the need to go get him. Since I haven’t mentioned before: Jake is a lovely dog and house-trained. He’s incredibly welcoming to new people and well-loved by all the visitors that have come to our house.

He is very playful and energetic, I’ve known him to run in circles around me in the park. Despite that, he will still cuddle with you at night without getting restless (most of the time). Now that he’s groomed, he looks much much younger and his fur is so soft you won’t be able to stop petting him.