Wyatt

6/12/2026

Hey everyone. Wyatt has had a pretty good week. We spent a lot of time out in the yard where he is most comfortable. He spent most of his time playing fetch, which he loves. He also got a new Frisbee, which he kept trying to share with Delaney. He also played with Cassie some on leash. You all know it's been hot. When it’s like that, Delaney will play a little, then she likes to chill. Wyatt will annoy the crap out of her until she plays with him some more, LOL. At certain times of the day, there are very limited shade spots out there. If Delaney is laying in one by the picnic table, he will try to get her to play until she gives in and chases him. He will run in a big circle and then go and steal her shade spot. Then she will chase him off of it and the whole game starts all over again. He makes me laugh SO much at some of the stuff he does. He is no dummy, that's for sure!



6/5/2026

Hey y'all! Wyatt has had a very good week. He continues to grow and come out of his shell each and every day. He even learned some new tricks this week. He learned to "roll over" and "give me belly," (he absolutely LOVES belly rubs), and “load up.” I’ve never seen him get up on top of our picnic tables out in the dog yard. He learned "load up," and now he will get up there every time you ask. Now it's getting hot out, so that means he is shedding. We use the “load up” so that he hops up there and it makes it easier for me to brush him every morning. He loves that too! I'm trying to groom him, and he wants to keep giving me kisses. Now he is trying to get frisky, but we stop that REAL quick. LOL. He even came out in the dayroom to meet some visitors that came to the block. He continues to play with Delaney all the time, and we are even using him to help Henry out. He's been doing so good. He would make a great big brother to someone. I'll keep everyone updated and we'll see you all next week!

5/29/2026

“Hey people, Wyatt here. I heard something this week and I wanted to throw my paw in the ring. I heard that a former HOPE dog named Big Boss, a.k.a. El Jeffe Grande, may be looking for a buddy. Well, let me tell you all a little secret. What you all don't know is that Big Boss's dad here and mine are one and the same. That means not only can me and Big Boss be buddies, but we can be brothers if his new family would give me my fur-ever home. How COOL would that be? That would be awesome, in my opinion. I'm looking for a quieter place than it is here. I'm also really looking for a doggy friend. I love playing with Delaney, even when she doesn't want to. I even share my toys and wait at the water bowl until it's my turn. Boss, talk to your family and help a brother out. Let's become family!”

Wyatt is getting better going through the dayroom. We had some setbacks with people yelling or whistling when we are working out there. We’ll keep working on it. It’s one step forward, two steps back some days and two forward, one back on others. Some people here are not respectful of the training we are doing or his needs, but I will get him through it or allow him to go back to the cell to decompress.

Wyatt would do his best in an environment where he is not forced to be around or in large crowds, or around people who are yelling just to be loud. He does best when he is in the yard off leash and playing with another dog. You already know all of this. I’m doing what you told his former handler to do and we do short exposures in the dayroom a lot during the day. In and out of the cell, back and forth. He doesn’t duck, tuck, and run to the cell – he will now just walk!

5/22/2026

Hey everyone. This is my first week with Wyatt and he is doing so good. We’ve been working on his confidence in our dayroom and going through doors. We cruise the dayroom when there is not a lot of people out and he is enjoying it. He loves going to our counselor’s office and our unit manager’s office to get treats. Where he shines is outside in the yard off leash. He is a completely different dog out there. He loves to play fetch with his ball. He also loves to play with his bestie, Delaney. He really enjoys playing with other dogs. Him and Delaney enjoy rumbling with each other. We’ve also been playing a lot in the cell. He really enjoys all of the attention, but he’s fine if I have to go somewhere. He is so happy when I come back and showers me with kisses. He really enjoys being brushed and getting belly rubs. He seeks out attention and I give him ALL he wants.

5/15/2026

This week has been ok for Wyatt. He gets along with other dogs and he loves to play with them. Wyatt still gets fearful around a crowd of people. It is like his anxiety goes to another level, so I try to be mindful of that. Other than that, Wyatt can be a good dog in a peaceful setting. He loves being outside and off leash so he can run around. Wyatt needs a family with a fenced-in yard and who don’t have a lot going on. Once in a home setting, he would calm down and be able to be who God made him to be – a loving dog with a LOT of love to give.

5/8/2026

Wyatt has been in the HOPE program since 12/12/25. Wyatt is a good dog who is looking for a great home with a family that he can call his own. Wyatt is shy at first, but he does open up to the ones he is with. Once he does, they will have one that will bring joy and happiness to their home. He loves to play fetch and loves being outside, running around the yard and playing with other dogs. Small dogs that he can play with will become his best friend. All he wants to do is play and be loved.

5/1/2026

This week has been good for Wyatt. Wednesday he went on Fox News and did a great job on TV. We all thought he was going to freak out, but to our surprise, he did great and looked good on TV. Wyatt is a great dog who loves to play once he opens up to you. A family with a small dog would be a good fit for him – the smaller dog could be his playmate and comforter, the one who could show him around. Other than that the one who would give Wyatt his forever home will have a great friend to enjoy.

4/24/2026

Wyatt is a great dog. Once he gets passed his fears of being around a crowd of people his friendly side will show. Wyatt loves to play, anything can turn into a game with him. Most of all playing with other dogs is his thing, especially with the female dogs. Watching him play is like being in his own world where he has no worries just being himself. Once Wyatt gets to know you, you will have a friend like no other. The one who wants to be with you and the one who wants to be loved by you. W have some work to do with fears, but other than that he is a wonderful dog!

4/17/2026

Wyatt just wants to be outside and play with other dogs. Wyatt loves playing with Delaney. When they are together playing, it is just like watching WWE. Delaney is a pocket pit, so she is small, and Wyatt is like the Big Show compared to her. They both be going at it. Wyatt will knock her down and then fall down when she gets back at him so she can beat up on him. Then he will flip her over and do the same to her. Wyatt is so gentle with her, knowing that he is much bigger than her. It is so good to see the two of them enjoying life with no worries.

4/10/2026

Wyatt is a funny dog. Just watching him and Delaney out at yard playing, they both be tearing it up! Wyatt will jump on Delaney to make her chase, he will dip in and out around her... as soon as she gets close enough to catch him he will jump over and she will get so mad when she can’t get him. Even though Wyatt is bigger than Delaney he is so gentle with her, they be rolling all over the ground. Wyatt will let her jump on him and then he will jump on her. Wyatt will put her whole head in his mouth, push her on the ground and run. Delaney will chase him to get her hit back. They both are like little kids playing at recess.

4/3/2026

Wyatt is a good dog who is looking for a good home with a yard that he can run around in, with a family that is calm and a family that will love him, comfort him, and care for him throughout all of his years to come. Wyatt is 1 1/2 years young, playful, and ready to be loved. He loves being pet and being loved by those he calls friends or family.

3/27/2026

Wyatt has been doing good this week. He is being very playful and wanted to play with every dog here in the HOPE program. Devin, Delaney, and Wyatt played together off leash in the yard. It was funny to see them playing together, even though they are smaller than Wyatt. He is so gentle with them. When they team up on him, he will run, juke, and jump over them to get away from them until they decide to cut him off just to get him down. It is so funny just watching them play. It’s like they have no care in the world, but to just enjoy life.

3/20/2026

Wyatt did pretty good this week. He had a visit from somebody, and you could tell him nothing – it was his day like it was his birthday. I was impressed with him. Wyatt is his best in a small setting, and once he gets comfortable with you, you’ll have a best friend for life.

3/13/2026

Wyatt is home searching. He needs a great family who is laid back and likes to chill out in the yard where he can run around and just be him. Loud noise and a large crowd of people would set off his anxiety. Normally I would walk him away and remind him that he is ok, and then he will calm down. For the most part, Wyatt is a great dog. He gets along with other dogs in his comfort zone. Wyatt is playful. He loves to play fetch and chewing on his bone. Wyatt has a really funny way of asking for something. He will nudge your hand, or he will sit in front of you and try to give you paw.

3/6/2026

Wyatt has been doing good this week, even though he has been having his days. Wyatt does get skittish around a large crowd of people. He is still a great dog; he just doesn’t like being around a large crowd. His circle is small, only the people that he knows. Slowly, I’ll be adding more people to get him comfortable. Once he is relaxed, Wyatt will take treats from them, let them pet him, and he will play with them. Wyatt likes to interact with other dogs, and he loves to play with you, even though he is chill and laid back. He is very lovable. The more you are with him, the more you will fall for him, especially with his two different color eyes.

02/20/2026

Wyatt is a good dog once he gets comfortable with his person he is very playful he like to play with you when you guys are together. Wyatt will swipe his paw at you run back and forth grabbing his toys teasing you into playing fetch with him. He will play with other dogs but most of all he loves to run. Wyatt need a fence in yard so he can be out more to express who he is. The funny thing that he will do is when it is time for him to go out-side he will run to the door but when I grab the leash he will run and hide but when I find him he will then throw his paw at me until I hook him up and then he is ready to go out.

02/06/2026

yatt is a great dog once he opens up to you. You would realize that he is what you have been looking for in a family member. Wyatt love to be outside running around in the yard playing fetch and eating snow, Wyatt like to plays with other dogs and people once he feel like he can trust them. Wyatt have been through a lot so his circle is small once you enter his circle. You are in for life. Earning his trust is important to him he wants to be loved and give love back but first he got to trust that you will love him and protect him so he can be who he was suppose to be Wyatt a loving Dog.

01/30/2026

Wyatt is a great dog he's been working on getting better every day. He loves to play catch and he is a very lovable dog once he gets to know you. He loves to cuddle and lay on the floor and play with all the other dogs. He will be a great companion for a family when they take him. He can be shy but once he opens up to someone he will be your best friend.

01/23/2026

Wyatt is a great dog but can be sensitive to busy environments; if too much is going on, he tends to shut down and try to get away. He would do best in a quiet home with a big yard to run in. He plays well with other dogs and follows commands as long as he feels comfortable and secure. He is an active dog who needs things to do in a comfortable environment.

01/16/2026

Wyatt is a "cool looking," chill, and mild-mannered dog. He can be a little nervous around large crowds and needs to be introduced to small groups at a time to get comfortable. Once he opens up, he is a "ball of fun" and loves playing chase. He is looking for a family with a big fenced-in yard where he can run. He will alert you when someone is there, but settles down quickly with a wagging tail once told it is okay.

01/09/2026

Wyatt is a good boy. He just has trust issues. Once he gets to know you, then you will have a best friend for life. Around a small setting of people and little to no noise, Wyatt will be relaxed. I’ve been working on him to be better, or the best of himself that he can be. Wyatt loves to play with other dogs and loves being outside, like a dog park with other dogs or just playing with you. Wyatt will do good in a home with a family in a quiet setting who is looking for that companionship with a best friend and who wants to give him the best life he ever had.

01/02/2026

Working really hard to overcome his fears, Wyatt has been going up to people saying hi and relaxing more around them. He also comes out at night to play with the two girls and checking out the place off-leash. He still has some improving to do but he's getting there. Slowly Wyatt has been opening up to me and I can tell he really trusts me because we could have never gotten this far with him overcoming some of his fears. Until then we will keep working on anything that stands in his way.

12/26/2025

Wyatt is doing much better in here with all of the people and the movement that is going on. Wyatt still gets nervous around a crowd, so I’ll bring him around until he is comfortable and then let him walk up to say hi. It is a lot of work, but I want him to understand that it's okay to be loved. The CO's allowed us to let some of the dogs run around after count; at first, Wyatt was unsure what to do until he saw the other dogs playing. Now his confidence is building and he goes up to people to say hi. I'm proud of you, keep up the good work Wyatt.

12/19/2025

Wyatt came to the HOPE program last Friday. Being in a new place had kind of freaked him out; he was nervous with all of the new faces and unfamiliar sounds. With a lot of work and being exposed to his new environment, Wyatt is now happy about going out for walks on the tier. He will approach some of the people here, slowly building up his confidence and coming out of his shell to be a great dog.

12/12/2025

Wyatt joined HOPE today and we're all looking forward to learning more about him!