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Meet Theodore! He's a very good boy and deserves an amazing home!

- Adorable big block head who is somewhat timid, but is SO sweet.
- Walks nicely on a leash.
- Loves lots of treats and long sniff walks.
- Enjoys lots of pets and will come back for more!
- Excited but otherwise nonreactive to other leashes dogs- slow introductions always needed.
- Such a happy boy with the biggest smile.

Knows: Sit, Stay, Leave It
Working on: Center, Place, Come, Crate - progressing well on all as he is treat motivated. Will take treats very gently. Is rewarded by a loud `yes!` and `ok` as his break word
Other dogs: Currently flagged as possibly needing a single-dog household, though this may improve with training. Appears to be excited/overstimulated rather than aggressive reactive - tenses up and fixates/watches other dogs, doesn`t like being pulled away, but will snap out of it if a clicker is involved. Will reassess once neutered.
Good with cats: Likely not cat-savvy yet; slow, careful intro needed
Good with kids: Untested up close - has calmly watched kids walk/run by from a distance, no reaction. Slow, supervised intro recommended
House-trained: Yes, with a few accidents along the way
Crate trained: Unlikely, but we are working on it by placing breakfast and dinner inside to associate with high value.
Resource guarding: None viewed so far
Leash/harness manners: Excellent, stays close by your side; squirrel-motivated so vigilance + finger clicker recommended on walks. I`m still not totally sure how he would do with another dog on a walk yet, so we are doing early morning and late night walks with potty breaks in the backyard during the day.
Temperament with new people: A little shy/reserved at first, warms up quickly and personality comes out once comfortable
Sound sensitivity: Best to preview new loud things once - settles right down after the first exposure and doesn`t react again
Storms: Mildly nervous during thunderstorms, appreciates a calm presence that will help drown out the noise and stay with him.
Play style: Silly and playful; loves to retrieve sticks and toys, but hasn`t learned to bring the toy back yet. Loves to run around. Adores his squeaky toy.
Affection level: Believes himself to be a lapdog - loves to cuddle, also sleeps right at your feet
General demeanor: Curious about the world, loves being included