**Meet Saint** A loyal, loving companion who truly lives up to his name., Saint wants to be close to his people at all times - following you from room to room, curling up nearby, and making sure you never feel alone. Saint is wonderfully expressive and even "talks" to you in his own special way. He can be a little mouthy and handsy when excited, so he would do best with **older kids** who understand his playful habits. He has a positive history with older children and does very well with them. He enjoys car rides, especially hanging by the window taking in the world around him. At home, he's both, **crate trained and comfortable free roaming**, and he's **housebroken**, politely sitting by the door when he needs to go out. Saint knows **cage, sit, lie down, and come here**, and he's eager to stay connected with his people. Saint has a positive history with dogs he knows and enjoys social canine friends, though on leash he can become excited and show a little frustrated reactivity when spotting other dogs - he simply wants to say hello. He has also successfully lived with a cat after slow introductions helped everyone adjust. With strangers, Saint may bark initially when someone approaches his person or the home, but once he realizes all is well, he settles and happily ignores them. He handles grooming with a bit of patience - baths start with a small attempt to escape before he settles in, and while he dislikes the dryer, breaks during nail trims help him relax. He especially enjoys being brushed, though gentle handling around his older hips is appreciated. Saint is calm during fireworks, and loves Purina peanut butter nuggets. If you're looking for a affectionate dog who will stick by your side through everything life brings, Saint is ready to become your faithful companion.