Atlas’ main job is to be my companion and security, and this he does extremely well. He is incredibly loving to everyone in the family, loves children and family dogs, but is equally as guarding against strangers. He will put himself between me and any stranger, and in a very calm and quiet but steadfast manner, will arrest their approach simply by his presence. If they continue to advance, his low growl is all that is needed to stop them in their tracks. Amazingly, however, if I introduce any stranger to him and give him the “okay”, he becomes a wriggling mountain of happiness to greet them. He is extremely well trained and responsive to my direction. In addition, he guards our rural home and alerts if any dogs, people or vehicles come onto the property. At home he is the most loving, snuggly, playful dog we’ve ever had, and retains the personality of a puppy even now. He would love to crawl up and sit on our laps, but at 140+ pounds he is banned from the couch. He is constantly at my side as if attached by an invisible thread…getting up and following me from room to room, lying beside me as I work, sleeping beside my bed. His devotion to me moves my heart, and I know I have found the companion I was seeking. Plus, I feel 100% safe staying alone all week, knowing that he will have the courage and presence to protect me if needed. He is amazing.
Teresa.
