Bacon

Howdy, I'm Bacon! I'm approximately 55lbs and 2 years old but my foster mom says I'm anold soul. I am known for being an epic snuggler and love being with foster fam which includes my people (2 adults and 2 teenagers) and my St. Bernard foster sister named Delilah. My perfect day would start with my breakfast (I love food! Especially in an enrichment toy!) rolling on my back in the grass soaking up some sun, playing with my stuffed animals, dinner (did I mention I love food?) cuddling with my humans, going for long walks, and playing tug with my human and dog foster siblings! I am really smart and catch on quickly; I have not had any accidents in my fosters house and even taught myself the doggy door so I can go out to sunbathe on the back deck. When meeting new people I prefer they come bearing treats so I know they are safe, and I love playing with dogs but need a slow introduction to set things off on the right paw. Once I do, we will be best buddies! A few other things you should know about me: I'm OK in a crate but my foster parents let me sleep in the bedroom with them because I'm such a good boy. I have good leash manners and rarely pull but I do feel more confident when my foster sister dog walks with me what does he do when he is alone? I looove car rides and will get into the car even when there isn't anywhere to go! Feel free to take me on any curbside grocery pickups I will bark when dogs or people walk past the house or of the doorbell rings. (but am able to be called away with the TOUCH cue easily?) I understand several cues including: SIT, TOUCH, DOWN, OUT OF THE KITCHEN, WALK-WALK, TREAT, KENNEL and the funniest of all FOOT (which means it's time to move from the pillows to the foot of the bed) I would really love a family that would keep working with me and training me new things so I don't get bored! We just started working on: drop it, down and stay (though I did learn that stay means don't run out the back door when Foster Mom is leaving) My mom says I'm mouthy' which means: I have learned to get attention with my mouth, like a puppy!. By following my trainer's instructions (If he mouths, immediately disengage to teach him this is NOT an effective way to get attention) my mouthiness has reduced by 90%! But because of this, I may be intimidating to small children and should be in a home with kids who are old enough to follow instructions. My ideal family would have a dog for me to play with, bigger kids, no cats, a yard to sunbathe and run around in, and the desire to help me continue to work on training. I have been waiting for my people for a while, and although I really love my foster family, I am ready for the next step in my life! If you think we'd make a good match, fill out an application!