This guy, what can I say. Walker was brought into my family when I heard he was "breaking down," mentally at the shelter, subsequently he was put into the loving arms of a foster family until I found him. A shelter environment, as wonderful as it can be, can be especially tough for this breed. When Walker came home he had a lot to learn. We both struggled, he and I alike. He was given free rein while I worked and he definitely tested me. But I chose to give him time to settle in and trust me. He learned the rules of the home and assimilated into the pack (He joined 3 other dogs.) Now I can't imagine life without this loving and silly guy. He is AMAZING.--Kim Hudecek