Ode to Bean

Our time as foster parents has been awesome. The little dog Bean came into our lives scared and timid, but he leaves a confident and more socialized dog. He, just like any dog, has his issues, but he has come a LONG way! He's the best! He will walk with you, run with you, and even keep up with you if you ride a bike! I couldn't have asked for more in this tiny package!

When we first got Bean he was scared of everything! He also hated being crated and he peed and popped everywhere! I have only had bigger dogs, so I had no idea what I was in for. We watch a lot of Dog Whisperer so I immediately went to work using some of Ceasar's techniques.

Now, Bean can be crated with no problem and no all-night barking. He also responds really well to the "ssssht" method when being corrected. He doesn't poop or pee everywhere anymore and he loves being outside. He also has done a lot better being around another dog (our big Australian cattle dog Otto).

All in all, it has been a great and heartwarming adventure. Sadly though, we have no choice but to give him back to the rescue since we are having to move. We are in the process of a short sale with our house and we are scheduled to move before Oct. 4th! Where we are moving too we can't take all 4 animals (2 dogs, including Bean, and 2 cats)...

I would love to see Bean get a forever home instead of going back to another rescue. If you're interested in fostering or accepting Bean into your home for forever please let me know ASAP! I will probably only  have him for about a week or so. After that he will be with another rescue. He would be perfect being the only pet in the house, but he's done pretty well being with 3 other animals. He also would be best without small kids, but he's been fine with our 2 and 4 year old. (He just is only snuggly with adults and the kids want to snuggle but Bean doesn't want too).