Wylie

About Wylie

🐾 WYLIE – A WORK IN PROGRESS! 🐾 A Letter from Wylie – The Handsome Apprentice of Life! ❤️ Hello there, lovely humans! Wylie here, and before we go any further, I feel I should make one thing perfectly clear. I am a WORK IN PROGRESS! Now, before you go running for the hills, please hear me out. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was a magnificent gentleman like myself! I'm a big, handsome lad with an even bigger personality, a heart full of love and a few things I'm still trying to figure out. You see, nobody gave me the instruction manual on how to be the perfect family dog. Apparently, there are rules, manners and something called personal space. Who knew? I've already mastered sit, drop and stay. Pretty impressive, wouldn't you say? Although knowing what I'm supposed to do and actually doing it every time are two completely different things! And then there's dinner time. Apparently, I'm expected to sit nicely and wait patiently for my food. EXCUSE ME! Have you seen how delicious food is? I'm working on it, but surely you can understand my enthusiasm! The good news is I'm extremely food motivated, so training with tasty treats is definitely the way to my heart. Now, let's discuss walking. I absolutely love getting out and about, but sometimes I forget there's a human attached to the other end of my lead. There's just so much to see and smell! I'm learning that walks are a team effort, not a towing competition. I'm also discovering that humans don't always appreciate a large, enthusiastic gentleman jumping up to say hello. Apparently, four paws on the ground is considered good manners. Personally, I think my greetings are wonderful! And personal space? Well, if I love you, why wouldn't I want to be right beside you, preferably receiving belly rubs? Did I mention I LOVE belly rubs? I also love having room to run around, stretch my legs and act like a complete goose. Life's too short to be serious all the time! Now, here's something you might find surprising. I haven't really experienced living inside a home yet. I've been given the opportunity, but I've chosen to stay where I feel comfortable. I'm slowly learning that being inside is safe and that a warm, cosy home might actually be rather lovely! I haven't experienced crate training either. One thing I have mastered, though, is doing my toileting outside. See? I'm not completely hopeless! There are a few other things my future family needs to know. I'm not very confident being left alone and can become anxious when my people aren't around. I'll need someone who is home regularly and can patiently help me build my confidence and independence. I'm also a little unsure around men, so gentle introductions and time to build trust will be important. Because I'm a big boy who sometimes forgets his manners, a home with older children rather than little ones would suit me best. I'd also like to be the only dog in the home, please. As for cats, I haven't met those mysterious creatures yet, so we don't know what I'd think of them! Now, I know what you're thinking. "Wylie, that's quite a list of things you're working on!" And you're right! But here's the thing. I'm not looking for someone who expects perfection. I'm looking for someone who sees my potential. I need patience, consistency, ongoing training and someone willing to help me become the best version of myself. Think of me as a renovation project. The foundations are there, the potential is enormous, and with the right person doing the finishing touches, I could turn out to be something pretty spectacular! And unlike most renovation projects, I come with unlimited belly-rub opportunities and a very handsome face! So, if you're looking for a perfectly polished gentleman, I might not be your fellow just yet. But if you're looking for a big-hearted, slightly goofy, affectionate boy who's ready to learn and grow alongside you, perhaps we could make a wonderful team. After all, the best things