The status of GUSTAV was
last posted on 03/05/25 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Male Dog, Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (Medium Coat)
Description:
02/19/25 10:56What did we do on todayâs adventure: What a day! When the car door opened, I saw that it was full of squeaky toys! Ihopped in right away, picked my favorite one, sat down and squeaked away!Once we got to the trail, I had to be coaxed out of the car, because, really, I kinda wanted to take all the squeaky toys with us, but the human picked onethat we would take with us, and then off we went!I trotted along, sniffing every tree, rock, and leaf. Sometimes, I got a little tenseseeing another dog on the trail, but we gave them a wide berth and I washappily distracted by the human feeding me treats! I was very happy on this walk - we ran into some parts where we had to crossthis huge river (akavery large puddle). I just ran and splashed right throughand then I was so proud, I asked the human for a treat for my effort, which Iheartily ate.The best part? After the hike, I hopped right back into the car like a pro, readyto squeak my toys to my heartâs content.What should potential adopters know about me: Gustav is quick to engage with you. His trust in you is instant, eventhough I set things up in the car to make sure he had a good supplyof squeaky toys. He was completely quiet and calm in the car goingto and from the trail. He is reactive to seeing other dogs on leash, butif you give them a wide berth and help Gustav along with some treatsor a toy - heâll follow you. Walking, heâs a 9/10 - minus the âreactingto other dogsâ factor. He checked in regularly with me and Imanaged to get a few kisses after water breaks. Sometimes he camein just to get petted. Gustav is a really sweet dog and is a happy-go-lucky guy â heâll make a great and loving companion for his fureverfamily.Three words to describe me: Sweet, Gentle, Friendly11/20/24 06:51Dog Day Out ReportToday I: went to the Guadalupe River Trail with my friend and had a loooong walk, sniffing a ton of interesting scents! I spotted birds, geese, ducks, and more. Toward the end, I got a pup cup, and it was so much fun!Three Words to Describe Me are: Affectionate, Gentle, FriendlyNotes from My Walker: Gustav is a handsome older gentleman at the San Jose Animal Care Center. Heâs gentle, affectionate, and friendly with everyone. I took him to the Guadalupe River Trail, and we had a fantastic time!I leashed and harnessed him with treats in the side yard at the end of my volunteer shift, just like usual. He was super easyâactually one of the easiest! He almost stayed still while I put on the collar and harness. At first, he seemed a bit unsure about my car, but once I climbed into the back seat, he jumped in without hesitation! On the way back, he hopped right in as soon as I opened the door for him. Iâm so glad to see his progress! He rode nicely the whole way, either looking out the window curiously, laying down to rest, or playing with toys in the backseat. Such a happy boy!We started our outing with a long walk along the Guadalupe River Trail and then headed to Almaden Lake Park to relax by the lake. He was such a good loose-leash walker right from the start! He mostly walked right beside me the whole time. He was friendly with everyone we encounteredâwalkers, joggers, bikers, you name it. When we came across other dogs, we kept our distance, and he handled it well. He showed no interest in the geese and ducks but was curious about the birds, though he didnât pull hard towards themHe knew how to 'sit' and 'down,' and he's eager to learn more. He loved treats and took them gently. He's super affectionate and would lean in for pets! He loved stuffed toys and would carry them around while walking. So cute!Come to meet this loving boy! Youâll never regret it!
