Hi, my name is BENJAMAN, but they call me BIG BEN. It's about time!! I'm four and a half years old. My mommy got sick and went to Rainbow Bridge, so here I am, waiting for a new family that will love me just as much as my mommy did!
I am a velcro dog and will follow my person wherever. Hey, I just want to be part of everything. I am trustworthy loose in the house and am happy either sleeping on or near my person's bed! I would do best in a home without cats and with older children. I'm not accustomed to small kids.
I love to go for car rides! I know how to sit and am learning to shake hands. I do listen to what I'm being told, and although I have the typical stubborn setter streak, I do want to please my person.
I am fine with other dogs (I have four girls here that keep me in line). I've not shown any interest in jumping the fence, but since I'm tall, a tall fence would be best.
I do come when called, but could use some obedience work. I like to play with toys, but am not possessive of them. I love to go for walks, and will pull a little on the leash.
I am afraid of storms, and I do growl when being combed (I hate having my hair pulled - don't you?). My hair is short cuz I had a lot of mats that had to be taken out. I feel much better now!
If I really get scared, I will "mouth", but have not bitten my foster parents, although I've had plenty of opportunity. I also growled at first when grabbed by the collar, but am much better now. My foster mom says that, with patience and kindness and a bit of tough love, she believes I eventually will stop the growling.
My ideal home will be one that realizes that I am a wonderful guy who lost his best friend who just wants a permanent, warm, loving home with a person to call my very own for the rest of my sweet life. My foster mom says I deserve no less! Fostered by Cindy in AZ.
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BENJAMAN
