Bear is a 60 lb bundle of loyalty, wisdom, and endless affection, who genuinely believes he's a lap-sized "little love bug." Once Bear decides you're part of his circle, you're in for life! He was sadly dumped on the streets, which has left him with a bit of lingering fear. However, he's a remarkably resilient "90% perfect" boy who just needs a semi-experienced handler to help him conquer that last 10%. He looks to his person for direction, recovers quickly when startled, and walks beautifully on a leash. He's incredibly smart, highly food-motivated, knows a ton of commands, and boasts great recall. Bear is not reactive by nature and is the type of boy that sits by your feet at a brewery or outside eatery! If this boy wasn't so conflicted about cats, his foster would adopt him in a second. Bear loves having a canine sibling to copy! He currently thrives living with small dogs and does great with dogs his size who have a calm, chill vibe. Larger or high-energy dogs can intimidate him, but with proper introductions, he can find his groove with almost anyone. Bear prefers to take a minute to get to know someone, so a dog park might not be the best fit initially, but he could eventually be your "off leash BFF." Bear is ready to be your ultimate companion for hiking, car rides, brewery visits, or just chilling on the couch. He just needs a human who will stand up for him, protect his boundaries, and keep showing him that the world isn’t so scary after all.
Ideal Home
Bear would do best in a moderately active household where he can enjoy a daily walk and have someone throw his toys. Older children are fine, but tiny kiddos may not be the best match for him, though he hasn't been tested with them. He'd be happiest in a house rather than an apartment, as he has mild separation anxiety and can get quite vocal when left alone. While his foster parent works 8-10 hour days successfully, a home where he doesn't have neighbors too close would be ideal. Bear adores having a canine sibling to emulate and thrives with smaller dogs or calm, chill dogs his own size. He is not a fan of cats and a cat-free home is a must.
Ongoing Health
Bear has been neutered.
Training & Support
Bear's primary need is for a handler to help him build confidence and overcome his lingering fear from his past experiences. He is highly food-motivated, knows many commands, and has excellent recall. He walks beautifully on a leash and is not reactive by nature.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Bear is currently located in Georgia and can be transported to various Wags-approved locations.
