Forest came to us from a breeder and arrived as a very timid boy who had known very little about the world. Since settling into his foster home, he has shown remarkable progress and is beginning to grow into the happy, confident dog we always hoped he could be.

Forest has adapted to foster-home life far better than expected. He has fitted in beautifully with the resident dogs, especially the Bernese, who give him confidence and comfort. He enjoys snuggling with them at night and racing around with them during playtime. Despite his adolescent energy, he is respectful of smaller dogs and takes guidance well from his canine companions.

Forest loves his toys, is very food-motivated, and is making great strides with both his lead walking and basic training. He already sits for attention and is learning quickly, although he still believes slow feeders are a terrible invention and prefers to tip them over instead! Because he can be mouthy when excited, he is best suited to a home without children, and he should continue to be fed separately.

Forest has cow-hocked back legs, which does affect his gait, but this does not hold him back at all and he can run and play like normal. He had an x-ray of his hips when he arrived with us and this came back clear with no obvious issues. When he first arrived, he needed to gain weight and build muscle, which he has now done and this has helped greatly with his gait and movement. He is currently being treated for conjunctivitis in the right eye.

He has grown more affectionate each day, now actively seeking fuss and relaxing into gentle strokes. Forest would thrive in a home with at least one friendly, confident dog, ideally a Bernese or another large breed to help guide him as he continues to learn about home life, house training, and new experiences.

Forest is a sweet, joyful boy who is catching up on everything he missed in his early months. With patience, kindness, and another dog for support, he will continue to flourish and become a loyal and loving companion.

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.