Bear is a handsome and confident boy with a big personality to match his big presence! At just over a year old and weighing around 60 lbs, he's likely a pittie mix, but his true breed and exact age are best guesses, as is common with rescue pups. What we do know for sure is that Bear is an eager learner who thrives on interaction and is incredibly treat-motivated, making him a joy to train.
He absolutely shines when it comes to his people skills! Bear is a loving dog who genuinely enjoys human connection and will happily join in on your activities or simply relax nearby, soaking up your attention. He's already house and crate trained, which is a fantastic head start! Bear is still a young pup and experiences life with a lot of enthusiasm. He's working on his leash manners, especially when he sees other dogs, but he responds well to guidance and can settle with consistent handling. With other dogs, Bear is social and playful. While he can sometimes be a bit too enthusiastic for some canine companions, he shows respect once he gets to know them, as he did with a feisty chihuahua in his foster home. He would do best with a confident, calm, and larger female dog who won't be overwhelmed by his playful energy. Bear has shown curiosity and restraint with cats, suggesting he could live peacefully with a feline friend, provided introductions are slow and the cat is dog-savvy and confident. Bear is active and engaged but not overly hyper. He'll thrive in a home that can offer regular exercise, mental stimulation through enrichment puzzles, and continued training. Bear is a good dog with a big heart and a sweet personality; he just needs a little guidance to learn all the rules, and watching those "lightbulb" moments happen is incredibly rewarding.
Ideal Home
A home that can provide regular exercise, mental stimulation, and ongoing training. Bear would do well with a confident, calm, larger female dog. A dog-savvy, confident cat and slow introductions would be essential.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned.
Training & Support
Bear needs continued guidance on leash manners when he sees other dogs. He can sometimes be too pushy in play with other dogs but shows respect once he knows them. Consistent handling and proper introductions are key.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Bear is located in Texas. Wags facilitates adoptions nationwide using their USDA-certified transport system, which includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada. Transport is available, with an $87 surcharge.
