Sunshine: Introducing Shy Sunshine

Sunshine is my latest foster dog. He comes to me for socialization from another foster home so is healthy and in great shape. His foster home did a nice job with him. He is a great dog but his name was Shy for a reason. We decided to call him Shy Sunshine as a transitional name because introducing him as Shy causes folks to say "awww, poor boy" and that could reinforce his shyness. Introducing him as Sunshine is sort of a "wow, what a great dog" kind of name.

Sunshine is a small dog but at the large end of small or the small end of medium. He is about 35 lbs. I was told he is 1-2 yrs old but he plays and acts like a puppy in many ways. However he has great manners.
Sunshine's attributes include:

Doesn't jump on people, just occasionally waves his paws at them in a fit of playfulness.
Is careful not to mouth your hand when playing.
Loves his stuffed animal toys and to chew on a tennis ball.
Plays nicely with my 5 yr old Husky mix, Blossom.
A dream to walk on a leash and doesn't pull.
Loves to be petted and cuddled.
Sits on your feet on cold days and keeps them warm. Sort of like your own personal spa dog.
No signs of aggression.
Gets along with other animals (cats, birds, dogs so far).

Hi, Sunshine here. I'm taking the pen away from foster mom because I have to tell it from my point of view. First of all I like the name Sunshine. At first I didn't know it, but now I (sometimes) come to foster mom in the house when she calls it. However outside is another matter. You see, there is this really cool yard. And I love to run around and play in it. On top of that there are some really neat bushes with a little den inside them. I love to go sit in there too. foster mom and dad say I have to learn to come inside when they call me but I'm not so sure why I have to learn that. However, foster mom gives me a treat when I come in, no matter how I got there, so I'm starting to think about coming in on my own.

Below is a picture of me with foster sister.