Bastian

Bastian is a soulful guy with a wonderful disposition, a strong but gentle giant with deep, dark eyes that draw you in immediately.

This affectionate pup loves to be near his people, snuggling up close for naps, which he takes A LOT of. On sleepovers with volunteers Bastian is reported to be the world's laziest dog, preferring cuddling to playing with toys. He isn't demanding at all and is just so happy to receive whatever love and kindness comes his way. The most animated he gets is when he meets new people. He wiggles about, hoping he'll get some pets, then he's ready to chill again. And he's absolutely thrilled if he gets to sleep in bed with you and will wake you up in the morning with sweet kisses.

When out in the backyard, Bastian likes to sniff around for a bit, then take a snooze under a tree. He walks well on leash and is a quiet and well-behaved companion in the home. He's house-trained and does well in his crate, happy to nap the time away until your return. When he needs to go out, he goes by the back door to let you know. He rides great in the car, knows "sit" and loves to show off that he knows "shake". He also always comes when called.

Bastian is learning all kinds of new skills in APA!'s Total Obedience Program (TOP), which is modeled after the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. As a TOP dog, Bastian has a personalized training plan and works with a volunteer trainer several times a week to help him learn the skills to become the best dog he can be! Bastian is learning skills like sitting calmly when approached by strangers or other dogs, staying in a sit or down until told "free," coming when called and "place", which means he will go to a specific place in your home on command.

Once Bastian successfully completes all the skills on his training plan, he will be considered TOP Dog Ready! As a part of APA's Total Obedience Program you can work with APA staff to continue to build a training relationship with him after adoption and master all the TOP dog skills together. Check out a video on APA's CGC program, on which the TOP was based: https://vimeo.com/89434193

Handsome, gentle, low maintenance and so very sweet, this affectionate pup is going to make some lucky family very happy. Come meet him!