Bishop

Location: Edmond, OKMeet Bishop!Meet Bishop, a handsome Great Dane mix with a gentle heart, a loving personality, and a whole lot of affection to give! This sweet boy is happiest when he's curled up beside his favorite humans, resting his big head on their chest and soaking up all the love he can get.Bishop is a wonderful companion who enjoys the simple things in life. He's not particularly interested in playing fetch, but he does enjoy carrying around a stuffed toy and spending time in the backyard. With a moderate energy level, he's happy to enjoy some playtime before settling down for a relaxing afternoon on the couch.Personality & TemperamentBishop is incredibly sweet and affectionate with people.

He takes treats gently, enjoys attention, and gets along wonderfully with adults and visitors. He's also done very well with children ages 11 and 12.Although Bishop has a loving nature, he can be assertive around other dogs, particularly when food is involved. He has shown food resource guarding toward his foster family's English Bulldog and is still learning appropriate boundaries when sharing space with canine companions.Bishop is responsive to correction and has already made great progress with his manners. He simply needs a patient family willing to continue providing structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement.Training & Home LifeBishop is fully house-trained, walks nicely on a leash, and travels well in the car. He's also comfortable spending time in the backyard and doesn't require an especially active lifestyle to stay content.Crate training is still a work in progress, as his comfort with being crated can vary. Overall, Bishop has a solid foundation of training and is continuing to develop his household manners.One important area of focus is his food guarding. Bishop may rush to protect his food bowl when another dog approaches, so separate feeding areas and careful management around food will be essential. His future family should be comfortable continuing to work on this behavior using positive, reward-based methods.Other Dogs, Cats & ChildrenBishop currently lives alongside an English Bulldog, although their relationship is still developing. He can be uncertain about the Bulldog's growling during play and may need guidance interpreting other dogs' behavior.His foster believes Bishop may do well with smaller dogs or a compatible female Great Dane following slow, carefully managed introductions. However, his interactions with other dogs have been limited, and compatibility will need to be assessed individually. He may also thrive as the only dog in a home where he can enjoy all the attention.Bishop has encountered cats at the veterinarian's office without showing significant interest or reactivity, but he has not lived with cats, so his compatibility with them remains unknown.He has done wonderfully with children ages 11 and 12 and is friendly and affectionate with adults, including strangers.Medical InformationBishop is heartworm-positive and will require appropriate veterinary treatment and follow-up care. His future family should be prepared to support him through his heartworm care and any necessary activity restrictions.Bishop has not yet been neutered, and his foster believes his compatibility with other dogs may improve following neutering, although this cannot be guaranteed.Bishop's Ideal HomeBishop would thrive with a loving, patient family who appreciates a big, affectionate dog and is willing to continue helping him develop his manners.A home with a predictable routine, clear boundaries, and plenty of opportunities for cuddles would be wonderful for him. Because of his food guarding, an experienced adopter who understands resource management would be especially beneficial.Bishop could potentially share a home with a carefully matched canine companion, but a home where he is the only dog may be the simplest fit while he continues learning.Why You'll Love BishopBishop has so much to offer. He's affection