Riven's foster family reports:

Riven is a good dog. Like, literally. Exact definition. He loves to play in the backyard or go on a walk but is also down for a good hang shesh in the living room watching TV or having a snack.

When hanging in the back yard, Riven likes to bask in the sun, chew on big sticks, & wander around for the next good scent. When he does get the zoomies, he is super fast! He runs around the yard in giant bounds. Inside, Riven enjoys chewing on a kong or other durable toy. He loves to get lots of pets and is totally down to cuddle when it is quiet.

Riven knows most basic commands (sit, stay, drop, come, off) and is crate trained. He happily does almost anything for a treat. He walks well on a leash and loves to stretch his legs. He is mildly reactive towards other dogs when leashed – allowing him a lot of space around other dogs would be good as he and his owner learn how to work through this.

Our resident dog thinks that Riven is the bee’s knees and is constantly asking him to play. Although they do play rough at times, it is always respectful and at the first yelp, they will take a break.

He has impressed us with his patience and calm demeanor. He is very tuned into his humans, and prioritizes them over distractions (including the resident dog). He has shown to be capable of adaptation to his humans’ needs. He matches energy levels and vibes of the household, and gently tells the resident dog playtime is over by turning his head away and ignoring her.

He has a huge head & tiny hips!

In short, we love having Riven as a guest in our home! We look forward to him finding his humans and moving into his own forever home.

For more information about this animal, visit:
Austin Animal Center
Ask for information about animal ID number: A896063