My name is GUSTAV!

11/20/24 06:51
Dog Day Out Report
Today I: went to the Guadalupe River Trail with my friend and had a loooong walk, sniffing a ton of interesting scents! I spotted birds, geese, ducks, and more. Toward the end, I got a pup cup, and it was so much fun!


Three Words to Describe Me are: Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly


Notes from My Walker: Gustav is a handsome older gentleman at the San Jose Animal Care Center. He’s gentle, affectionate, and friendly with everyone. I took him to the Guadalupe River Trail, and we had a fantastic time!

I leashed and harnessed him with treats in the side yard at the end of my volunteer shift, just like usual. He was super easy—actually one of the easiest! He almost stayed still while I put on the collar and harness. At first, he seemed a bit unsure about my car, but once I climbed into the back seat, he jumped in without hesitation! On the way back, he hopped right in as soon as I opened the door for him. I’m so glad to see his progress! He rode nicely the whole way, either looking out the window curiously, laying down to rest, or playing with toys in the backseat. Such a happy boy!

We started our outing with a long walk along the Guadalupe River Trail and then headed to Almaden Lake Park to relax by the lake. He was such a good loose-leash walker right from the start! He mostly walked right beside me the whole time. He was friendly with everyone we encountered—walkers, joggers, bikers, you name it. When we came across other dogs, we kept our distance, and he handled it well. He showed no interest in the geese and ducks but was curious about the birds, though he didn’t pull hard towards them

He knew how to `sit` and `down,` and he`s eager to learn more. He loved treats and took them gently. He`s super affectionate and would lean in for pets! He loved stuffed toys and would carry them around while walking. So cute!

Come to meet this loving boy! You’ll never regret it!