Butters is a goofy, affectionate little guy whose favorite thing in the world is simply being part of whatever his people are doing. He doesn’t need to be the center of attention—he just wants to be in the same room with you, playing with a toy, working on a Kong, getting some love, or happily taking a nap nearby. He’s a surprisingly easy puppy to have around. Butters appears to already be potty trained, is crate trained, sleeps well in his crate, and has not shown destructive behaviors in the home. He’s also very responsive to redirection. Usually, one simple “no” is enough for him to understand what you’re asking, and he catches onto household expectations quickly. 🐶 With Other Dogs Butters has done very well with every dog introduction he’s had so far, both with our own dogs and others. He’s calm and respectful when meeting them—he doesn’t immediately get in their face or demand interaction. He’s perfectly happy just existing alongside another dog until everyone decides it’s time to play. He really seems to enjoy being part of a pack, and we think he would love a home with another dog. He seems most content when he can simply be included with everyone else. 🐱 With Cats Butters has also been respectful with our cat. Our cat isn’t exactly thrilled about having a puppy around, but Butters takes the hint. He isn’t obsessive, pushy, or constantly trying to investigate or chase her. He’s comfortable letting her exist in the same space without making her his business. ❤️ With People People, according to Butters, were apparently put on this earth specifically to love on Butters. He LOVES people. He’s affectionate, social, goofy, and gives kisses without being the dog who needs to lick your face for 45 consecutive minutes. When he’s playing with people, he loves the interaction; when he’s entertaining himself, he’s perfectly capable of grabbing a toy and doing his own thing. He’s also relatively quiet. He isn’t much of a barker outside of the occasional bark when he’s excited and playing. 🧸 His Favorite Things Kongs are a big hit with Butters, especially when his meals are served in them. Give him his dinner in a Kong, let him work his little brain for a while, and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll have a sleepy puppy afterward. He enjoys toys, independent play, playing with other dogs, hanging out with his people, naps, kisses, and—most importantly—being included. 👧 A Note About Children Children are currently the one area we’re still learning about. Butters is very fearful of children, and their presence can cause him to shut down. We are gently working with him to determine whether this is something he can become more comfortable with over time or whether a child-free home will ultimately be the best environment for him. For now, we would want any potential adopter with children to understand that this is a genuine fear for him and not something we want to force him through. 🏡 Butters at a Glance 🐾 Appears potty trained 🏠 Crate trained 🐶 Dog friendly and respectful 🐱 Cat friendly/respectful ❤️ Loves people 🧠 Smart and responds very well to redirection 🧸 Loves toys and Kongs 😴 Knows how to settle and relax in the house 🔇 Generally quiet 🛋️ Not destructive 💋 Professional kiss giver 🐕 Would likely thrive with another dog 👧 Currently fearful of children; still being evaluated Butters isn’t the puppy who needs constant entertainment or has to be involved in absolutely everything. He’s figured out something pretty important already: sometimes life is just hanging out with your people, playing with your toys, eating your dinner out of a Kong, and taking a really good nap. He’s an easy little guy to fall in love with—and he’s more than happy to let you Cody's does not adopt puppies under the age of 6 mos. in to apartment homes.