Meet Bear

Bear is the total package—smart, goofy, loving, and just a little cautious with new people. At only 14 months old, Bear had never been walked or socialized, so the world was a big, overwhelming place for him. In his foster home, he’s been making amazing progress and proving he’s a quick learner who thrives with patience and guidance. He’s still very much a giant puppy—curious, sometimes clumsy, and learning the ways of the world one new experience at a time.

🐶 Social Style: Bear loves his family and is a loyal shadow in true Velcro-dog fashion. He can be wary of strangers (both men and women), so slow introductions are a must. He’d prefer if new people let him make the first move—it’s hard to resist his handsome face, but patience wins him over every time.

🚗 Adventurer at Heart: Loves car rides—he even sits in the back seat like he’s being chauffeured. Walks twice a day are his jam (as long as it’s not raining—he’s made of sugar, apparently).

🎾 Play & Energy: Bear’s toy box is his happy place—tug-of-war, catching toys, chewing bones—he’s in. He’s a big chewer, so durable toys are a must. He loves ice cubes in his water and thinks the garden hose is fantastic, but the pool? Not so much.

🐕 With Other Dogs: Bear wants to play with every dog he meets on walks and may do best with a well-matched dog sibling, though any introductions should be careful due to a past resource-guarding situation. On leash, he’s polite with both big and small dogs.

🏠 Home Life: House trained, trustworthy with free roam, knows multiple commands and even responds to hand signals. Gentle Leader pro after just a month. Not a fan of being gated in but does fine when left out. He’s affectionate, leans on his people, and will gladly keep you company during chores, TV time, or naps.

💡 Ideal Family:
A home without small children (he’s a big, strong pup and can be too rough for little ones). A confident, patient leader who will continue his training and help him build confidence with strangers. Bonus points if there’s a dog friend to play with and a yard to zoom in.

Bear’s the perfect mix of “chill couch buddy” and “let’s go play” energy, with a heart that just wants to love and be loved. With the right family, this handsome boy will continue to blossom into the amazing companion we know he can be.

More about Bear: 

• House trained: Yes

• Crate Trained: Allowed limited free roam

• Good with kids: Yes, respectful, older children

• Good with dogs: Needs careful introductions – Has a history of Resource Guarding 

• Good with cats: Yes – plays rough (surrendering home)

• Basic Obedience training – Young dog needs continued training

• Needs Leash Training

• Shy around new people – Needs confidence building to overcome some fears.

• High puppy energy

If you would like to adopt or foster-to-adopt Bear, submit your application today! Already an approved foster/adopter family?  Reach out to Hollie at fostering@rmgreatdane.org or Candice at placements@rmgreatdane.org and let them know you are ready for Bear to live the good life!!