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Brody

 

Brody lived much of his previous life with one owner. He was a wonderful companion to her, and she loved him very much. But when her life began to change, she couldn’t keep Brody with her at home. She kept him in doggie daycare for as long as she could, but finally she had to give him up, and so she asked GLBCR to help find him another home.

Brody was used to being an only dog, and in his foster home, he had a little difficulty at first getting used to sharing food and toys with the other dogs who lived there. But his foster mom was patient and firm with him, and taught him a great deal about getting along with other dogs, and kitties, and her toddler son. Brody needed to learn to wait his turn for meals, and not to get so excited that he would jump around and knock the little boy down in his enthusiasm for play. His foster mom also taught him lots of fun tricks, and Brody came to love showing off his tricks for treats.

But eventually Brody had learned all he could from his foster mom, and it was time for him to move to another foster home, where he could begin to meet families who might be able to give him a forever home.

Brody is a great companion; he enjoys people much more than other dogs. He isn’t interested in running and playing with our dogs when he’s outside with them, no matter how many invitingly they bow and feint to him. Instead, when he’s outside Brody regularly checks the fence line, to make sure no intruders have sneaked in, and then he barks in all the corners of the yard, to warn off any coyotes or other varmints who might be considering trying to sneak in, to warn them to just forget it—Brody’s here and he’s not about to let any stray critters in. Once he’s finished patrolling the yard, he’s ready to come back inside, and he sticks close to me as I do my daily chores around the house. When I sit down to work at my computer, he curls up under my desk for as long a snooze as he can fit in.

Stray people are another matter, though—Brody loves visitors, and he welcomes them warmly with a swishing tail. But he saves his warmest welcomes for his foster family. Brody gets so excited when my husband or I come home that he stands right up on his hind feet and jumps up and down—it’s a very enthusiastic greeting!

Brody’s age was estimated to be about 7 years old when he came into our rescue, but we’ve come think, from his playful nature and plentiful energy, that he may be younger. His cross is probably with some variety of mountain dog: he has the patient good nature and prominent rear dew claws of a Great Pyrenees, but his build is much smaller and he’s not quite as aloof as that breed is known to be.

Brody is ready for a home and a person of his own. He will need walks every day, because he has lots of energy that doesn’t get expended in play. He walks well on a lead, and on a long line at the park, he’s happy to amble along, watching and sniffing the interesting sights and smells. He will be a loyal lifelong companion and protector for the lucky person who takes Brody into their home and heart.

 

 
If you think Brody would make a nice addition to your family,
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