Matteo

🩵A GENTLE SOUL WITH A GOOFY HOP AND A BIG HEART🩵

General Information

• • Housetrained: ✅
  • Leash Trained: ✅
  • Good with other dogs: ✅
  • Good with cats: Unknown
  • Good with children: ✅

My Story

Hi, I’m Matteo!

I’m a super friendly, happy guy with a big heart and an even bigger love for people. I can be a little tentative when I find myself in brand-new situations, but don’t worry—I handle them like a champ. Once I know I’m safe, my affectionate side really shines. Belly rubs, snuggles, and hanging out with my humans are some of my favorite things.

I’m currently thriving in my foster home and doing really well. I love going for walks and get very excited about them (I may hop like a bunny on the way out the door 🐰). I also enjoy stopping to sniff everything outside… sometimes for a very long time.

Food is definitely one of my interests—especially people food smells! I can be a little picky with treats, but beef jerky treats and collagen bones are big wins for me, especially when I’m left alone. I’m not protective over my food or toys at all and am totally fine if you touch or take them. I like having company while I eat and tend to be hungrier in the evenings.

Inside the home, I’m happy to greet anyone who comes by and love meeting new people and dogs. I do great when left alone—give me a good chew and I’ll usually nap until you’re back.

I’m an affectionate guy who enjoys being brushed, and doesn’t mind handling or paw touches. Pills are no problem either—as long as they come with chicken! Loud noises can sometimes surprise me, and firetrucks make me howl along, but I recover just fine.

Full disclosure: I do have a soft spot for shoes and socks, and I might counter surf if something smells amazing. I’ll also jump over gates if given the chance, so a little management goes a long way. I sleep on my dog bed or the floor, prefer hanging out indoors, and enjoy car rides—with a little help getting in.

If you’re looking for a loving, social dog with a goofy hop, a big personality, and a lot of love to give, I just might be your guy. 💙