My name is Bear D17019!

Hi! My name is Bear and I am from Arkansas!

From his foster: 100% good boy coming your way! Bear's coloring is so striking - pictures don't do him justice. He is a very sweet boy who is adjusting very well to our home.

He sleeps in his kennel for 8+ hours with no fussing! He loves all toys, especially those that squeak. He shakes them, but so far hasn't shown he's inclined to remove the squeaker or pull the stuffing out. He loves balls and will even bring them back! Now that I've learned his cues, potty training is going great.

He's very aware and takes his time familiarizing himself with his environment. We live in a busy area with a lot of different sounds. When we are outside and he hears a new sound or vehicle, he'll pause to process it and then continue our walk. Bear hasn't shown interest in the numerous squirrels or bunnies in the area, but he did show a lot of interest in the leashed cat we encountered this morning. I don't know if he recognized it as a cat or just thought it was another dog? I did not let them interact, but he kept turning back to look at her.

He's a very quick learner, especially picking up cues from my 5-year-old lab. In typical puppy fashion, he's exuberant when playing and doesn't pay attention to what (or who) is around. He can get a little mouthy, but we're working on it. When it's time to eat (meal or treats), he's quite enthusiastic. He is very fixated on food/water and bolts it down, but the speed with which it's consumed doesn't cause any tummy upset. I think a slow-feed bowl might be beneficial. To keep everything copacetic, physical boundaries are used to keep Bear and the resident dog separate for feeding/treats.

When it seems like his puppy energy is proving too much for the resident dog, I just use physical boundaries to give them each a rest. Bear seems content with it and settles himself on the kitchen floor, sometimes even going in his kennel to relax.

Due to his eating style, I recommend an experienced pet owner/household. With his exuberant puppy play, I recommend children be 8 or older.