Bear is an australian cattle dog/german shepherd mix with a lot of very good qualities. He would make an excellent companion to a single adult male with land for him to roam and protect. He would likely do well as a livestock guardian dog, but would need training on this.

Bear can be reactive and does not always like to be touched. He was bitten by our backyard neighbor's dog as a puppy, and is continually triggered by them on a regular basis. What started off as a general uneasiness when they were outside has now given Bear nervous, anxious, and unpredictable behaviors on a regular basis.

Additionally, he was raised around young children, but about a year and a half ago he began to express discomfort and fear around them (growling when touched, uneasy in their presence, resource guarding). Bear has never had any traumatic experiences with young children to our knowledge and he has never bit or harmed anyone.

My husband and I have an 11-month-old baby at home. We have tried to work on Bear's relationship with our baby, and although Bear loves him, he is fearful, tentative, and unpredictable around him. Now that our baby is getting more mobile, we are unfortunately in need of a better suited environment for Bear, to protect the both of them.

Bear truly is a sweet, loyal boy and in need of the right home for his needs/personality in order to thrive. He has a sister at home that he plays well with and has had great demeanor with other dogs and cats he has interacted with. He does best with men, but does have some females that he has done well with as well.

Please reach out if you have any questions or have serious interest in meeting Bear. A small rehoming fee will apply.

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