Hi, I’m Winston. I have the biggest ears which makes me look like a little bat! I find watching television very entertaining. My favorite thing to watch is the ducks on the puppy channel. I am a spirited puppy who loves to play, but when I get all tired out, I want to be right next to my human. I often ask to be carried around, sit in a lap, or nuzzle under someone’s neck. I was dropped off at a local shelter after reportedly being found on the loose. We aren’t sure of my backstory before that; however, we think I may not have gotten a lot of guidance leading up to that point. Due to my beginning circumstances I had to work really hard to learn appropriate play and manners.
I am a young puppy and a new arrival to Save-A-Bull so I am working on potty training, and in the dead of winter no less! I don’t really like the cold, so I do my business quickly and hightail it back into the house. I am also working on kennel training. I do a little bit every day and at night. I sometimes throw a bit of a tantrum at first because I want to sleep in the bed with everyone else, but settle down once I realize I am not going to get my way. I’ve mastered the commands of “come” and “sit”. My foster mom says I am easily bribable with treats so I learn new commands really quickly.
I currently live with a teenager. I haven’t met small children yet, but I recently got to spend a weekend with an 11- and 13-year-old. I really loved hanging out with them! My foster family has an older cat and sometimes I like to play with him like I would another puppy. As you can imagine he generally avoids me, and I get redirected to play with my toys. I also live with two former Save-A-Bull alumni. My foster sister is a herding dog. I love to run with her and play keep away. She is the disciplinarian so if I get too crazy, she corrects me. My Am Staff foster brother is a bit older and he doesn’t really have a lot of patience for my shenanigans, but he does let me sleep with him. I think I would do well with an adult dog who can keep up with me and will show me how to dog.
My dream family would be patient but firm as I navigate through the puppy phase. They would spend time getting my energy out and afterwards want to cuddle with me. I really want to be the bestest boy so I’d like it if they continued to work on training with me. Could this be you?
