🥰BIG HEART, HAPPY SOUL, READY TO BE YOUR LOYAL BEST FRIEND!🥰 Hi! I’m Jasper — your joyful, loyal, big-hearted best friend in the making. 💛 If you’re looking for a loving companion with a happy spirit and a playful spark, I might just be your guy. I am a really affectionate, people-oriented pup. I love being near my person and will usually settle calmly in whatever room you’re in. While I still have that “big puppy” energy and can get excited easily (life is just so fun!), most of the time I’m content to relax close by and just be part of the moment. When I first arrived in foster care, I was pretty restless and had trouble settling. But I’ve come such a long way! Now I sleep soundly at night — usually stretched out across the front door like a proper guardian. I very much want to make my people happy. I already know “sit,” and when I’m outside, I come inside immediately when I’m called — every time! (Apparently that’s pretty impressive!) I respond well to a simple verbal “No” and do best with clear, consistent guidance. I’m almost always housetrained and will walk to the door when I need to go out. I can hold it overnight like a champ and a good routine keeps me successful. I can be left alone for several hours a couple of days a week and do just fine. I do have a mischievous streak — I’m still very much a puppy and may “borrow” items from tables or shelves if I’m bored. Keeping tempting treasures out of reach and giving me enrichment helps me stay on track. I’m very friendly with strangers and love meeting new people. I enjoy playing with other dogs and would likely thrive with a playful canine sibling. I live with a senior cat now and think the cat is pretty neat. Because I get excited and can jump up when I’m happy, I’d do best with older children so no one gets accidentally knocked over. The Little Things My barking is minimal. I’m not bothered by thunder. I like car rides. You can handle me easily — collar grabs and all. I’m affectionate, playful, active, and truly an easygoing family-type dog. I’m a loving, happy boy who has already grown so much and is ready to keep maturing with the right family. With structure, activity, and lots of love, I’ll be an incredible companion. Love, Jasper