Miniature Schnauzer
Brown/Chocolate with White
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Gerard needs a dog buddy to help him feel confident. He is shy around new people. He isn't terrified, like he was at first, but he will bark quite a bit and approach in spurts and back off, until he feels brave. Once he trusts you, he's a snuggle bug. He will follow his dog friends everywhere but never gets annoying. He is like their shadow - quiet and always present.
Potty training is a work in progress. He wears a belly band because he sometimes marks, but it is dry much of the time. He will still poop in the house every now and then. We're continuing to work on that by encouraging him to stay outside for longer periods of time. He tends to want to run outside and run back inside. He wouldn't want to miss anything!
Gerard is quite a barker. He is loud and persistent if he sees people outside. Because of this, shared wall living arrangements are not appropriate for him.
The biggest change we've seen in Gerard is his increased capacity to feel and show joy. At first, he was always afraid, suspicious and subdued. Now, he actually feels happiness and quite literally jumps for joy at times! His little jumps remind me of the way baby goats jump! If Gerard sounds like a good fit for you, please take the opportunity to meet him. You may fall in love!
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