Paradera - ADOPTED 7/18/21

Dero loves going out. Besides spending time doing whatever we want, he does perk up when we put our shoes on and grab his leash. It's so amazing to see the transition from when he first came and didn't know what the leash was and what "outside" was.  Now he just walks up to the door, sits for you to leash him (most of the time) and then his ears perk up when he hears all the noises. He sticks his nose up in the air for all the new smells (aka bbqing) lol.  He's learned from our dog when our neighbors walk their dogs he wags his tail and stands there. He doesn't bark, he doesn't pull but he's definitely curious. Thank goodness because he has gotten quite strong. Dero wouldn't mind a family with another dog who loves to play too. He definitely wouldn't mind a wrestling buddy!! Some days I feel bad because our little sheltie really tries, but he's just a tad on the small side so he can't take Dero's play power. His mouth play and just ...

He's definitely got the puppy eyes. He's just such a goofy toddler that doesn't realize he's grown and stronger and bigger than he was when we first got him.  He always loves attention and just wants to be by his humans. He wants to know where you are at all times and wants to be the biggest lapdog ever.  He's learning to "self sooth" and will find a toy and lay down and play. Or eventually he'll lay a little further, not right in your face, and chill. He's learning the "bubble" concept, slowly but surely. He knows when he's naughty and he gives "that look" and then rolls over on his back and shows his belly. You have to TRY hard not to lose the straight face.  He definitely needs an experienced owner who can stand firm on training and repetition.  Best if his new family loves exercise and exploring. He's got all the energy in the world and needs to expend it however possible.   

 It's amazing how gentle Dero can be when our little one wants to pretend walk the dogs. Mind you if he were outside with the biggest space ever, he'd take her for a whirl, no doubt. He can give me quite the pull (something we're working on). But it's amazing how tolerant he is and just how much he needs to always be next to her.