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BackBearnaise
Available for Adoption
Description
Name: Bearnaise
ID # A168287
Estimated Age: 2 years
Sex: Neutered Male
Estimated Breed: Lab Mix
Estimated Weight: 67 lbs.
Good with Dogs: Yes, with proper introductions
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Special/Medical Needs:
Estimated Energy Level: Medium
Current Location: Calgary, AB.
Adoption Fee: $650
Meet Bearnaise (Bear)! 🐾
Bear came to us from a high-kill shelter in California, where he was found as a stray. We braced ourselves for a long decompression period — instead, he made himself at home on night one. He ate his dinner, started counter surfing (a work in progress), and gave us his paw completely unprompted.
One of the first things you'll notice about Bear is his eyes! They're stunning and totally one-of-a-kind. His irises don't go all the way around, and one eye is a touch lighter than the other, giving him the most expressive, soulful look.
Bear has a signature move: he comes over, sits, offers his paw, then flops onto his side for belly rubs. He is an enormous love bug with a big, slobbery, drooly heart to match.
Ideal home: Bear would thrive in an active household with a yard. He loves walks and has good energy to burn, but is just as happy to spend the day napping on the couch! He balances himself out perfectly.
House manners: Fully house trained after two months with us. He knows the routine and sticks to it!
Leash walking: A dream. Walks better than our other dog, who's actually been to leash classes.
Alone time: Bear isn't crate trained and still shows signs of separation anxiety when left alone. That said, he now sleeps downstairs on the couch by himself every single night without any issue, which is real progress for a dog who was nervous about being alone when he first arrived.
Counter surfing: Much improved. It still happens occasionally, but he responds right away when corrected.
Quirks: Bear has a habit of hiding treats in the couch cushions to save for later. A little squirrel energy in a big dog's body.
Other dogs: Bear is a true social chameleon! He's now best friends with his foster sister Laika — the two of them play nonstop together. But when he visits with his older, laid-back foster cousins, he matches their energy completely and just chills outside with them. He reads the room and adjusts, which makes him a wonderful companion for other dogs.
Cats/kids: Unknown — hasn't been introduced to either yet.
Car rides: Great passenger. Just sits and enjoys the ride.
Energy: Moderate and balanced — curious and playful, but equally happy to spend a lazy day napping. Not a livewire. Loves toys, especially a Kong stuffed with peanut butter.
Noise: Exceptionally quiet. In two months, we've heard him bark only a handful of times.
People: Total charmer. Strangers on walks consistently tell us he's the sweetest dog they've met.
If you are interested in meeting this dog, please fill out an application.
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