We all wish we had a pet like Baron the German shepherd, who is not only dashing and intelligent,
but also has an enormous heart. His owner, Linda Riley is a dog trainer
who pulled out all of her skill sets to raise Baron to be shockingly obedient.
Not only does Baron know how to guard their home.
However, he can take care of the housework like doing the laundry and dusting.
Perhaps his most heartfelt job is tucking into bed. His best friend, Linda's four-year-old son.
From the looks of it, Baron seems like an ordinary dog. Baron, who is a beautiful German
Shepherd with brown and black fur, appears at first to be a sweet dog. On closer inspection
you will notice he is extremely intelligent and well-behaved for his size. Upon meeting
him for the first time, Baron looks like an impressive dog that does not need to show off
or be overly excited about his intelligence. With his impressive schedule and skills,
it is clear that this canine is a Very Intelligent Dog. To see this
for yourself all you need to do is watch him during his day-to-day routine at the house.
To the far left is Linda Riley, the woman behind Baron's obedient demeanor.
To the right is their son and adorable four-year-old named Alexander,
as you could have easily guessed the happy boy sitting in between them is Baron.
Baron has his tongue hanging out and appears to be wearing a bigger smile on his face
than even his human family members are. Right off the bat, you can tell that he's a sweet boy.
One of the things Linda has trained Baron to do is help her load the dishwasher.
She rinses off a dish or utensil, then hands it to the dog who then skilfully places it into the
machine. Though we can't say that he's better at arranging the items than a human would be.
It's incredible to see a dog patiently wait to be handed a dish and know what to do from there.
You can tell that his owner is a professional dog trainer. Though Baron is incredibly skilled,
he is still a dog as this picture shows even, he can't resist licking a dirty dish. When it
comes to the floors Baron can do more than just clean them with his mouth though.
He can actually mop and sweep the floor. The canine uses his mouth to hold the handle
and he moves the cleaning tools over the ground, picking up tiny particles.
We just hope Linda isn't one of those parents who calls out, “you missed a spot!” Perhaps the
most impressive thing that Baron can do around the house is the laundry, though we can't reach
the buttons. Linda does proudly announce that he can load and unload the machines.
If Baron unloads the washer and fills up the dryer, then Linda can more efficiently
throw in a new load. The skilled dog and also fill up the laundry basket with dry clothes,
which means that Linda doesn't have to bend down as much. Of all the chores that Baron helps out
with around the house, dusting is his favourite. In this photo, it looks like the proud pup was
in the middle of doing the laundry, when Linda said “you want to dust?” instead of his ears,
perking up at words like treat and walk, this good boy gets excited just to have the
opportunity to help out around the house. That's what we call a true best friend.
They say the dogs are man's best friend, but Baron proves that the same is true with little boy.
Baron is attached to Alexandra at the hip, so it's no wonder he's happy to help him pick up toys.
In this photo, the adorable four-year-old is picking up one of his toys while
Baron holds the other and his mouth. Being that the dog is just two years
younger than Alexander, we can see why they have a bond like brothers. The most precious thing Baron
does around the house is help his little guy get ready for bed. Even at bath time, the dog will
bring Alexander a towel. Once the boy is in bed, his trusted companion will pull up the covers.
Baron, even hands over Alexander's favorite stuffed animal, which very
fittingly is a German shepherd plush toy. Linda says, “the more Alexander can get
Baron to do stuff., the stronger their bond grows.” The Baron is very close to Riley
who he's been with since he was just 12 weeks old. He has a unique affinity for Alexander.
The boy was only two when his mom got Baron and they've been inseparable ever since.
Riley even admitted to Barcroft TV, “Alexander and barren have a very special relationship.
If you put the three of us together and I walked this way and Alexander walks the other way,
nine times out of 10, he's going to go with Alexander.” Whenever Alexander has gone at
school or any other commitment, Riley is sure to bring Baron along to pick up the little boy.
The canine is so well-trained that he can remain calm without needing to get scolded.
Riley has so much trust in the two-year-old dog that she knows it makes no difference
if he's on a leash or not. Baron probably loves not being constrained, because it means you can
raise up to Alexander the moment, he sees him. Patiently waiting for Alexander,
you may have expected as we did that Baron would go running up to his best friend.
The moment he saw Alexander. The German shepherd is so patient that he remains calmly seated,
as the young boy runs up to him. When larger dogs get excited, they can become jumpy and run the
risk of knocking little ones down. Though Baron remained seated, you can tell that he's excited
by his big smile and his paw inching forward. Still, he remains calm for Alexander's sake.
As soon as Baron and Alexander reunite their love for one another is apparent.
Some kids get used to having a dog around the house, but for Alexander each day with
Baron is special. The four-year-old proudly announced, “I love Barron, he's my best friend.”
We can only imagine how attached the young boy is to a pet he's had for half his young life
and who he does so much with, the two truly are like family. Linda considers
Baron and over-protective dad due to some of the ways he acts around Alexander, she says,
“Baron will sandwich Alexander in between him and Linda when they are out in public.”
“He also likes to act like a barrier between anyone he sees as a stranger and the young boy.”
Linda adds, “anytime we are out, his eyes are constantly on Alexander.
He does not look away. If Alexander falls down and he cries, He is the first one there.”
Though Baron can do extraordinary things like turn on and off the lights and put
down the toilet seat, he's still a regular dog at heart. The moment they get into
the car Baron will stick his head out the window and bask in all the smells outside.
He loves going to the park and could spend hours playing fetch or tug of war. Since Alexander is
young and just as eager to play, the two are a match made in heaven. Baron doesn't only stick
close to Alexander to protect him, but also because he loves to play with the young boy.
The two have tons of fun together, which explains why they formed such a tight bond.
Linda says, he's got to watch him. He's got to know where he's at.
“If Alexander is running, Baron is running. If Alexander is sitting,
Baron is sitting, if he's climbing on the slide, Baron is climbing on the slide.”
Baron and Alexander's relationship is adorable mutual. Though the dog seems to
be always following the child around, Alexander will also want to do whatever Baron is doing.
We would imagine that if Baron ever didn't come to pick Alexander up,
or if he wasn't around when the young boy came home, the first thing out of his mouth would be,
where's Baron? Having such a loyal and trusted friend can be very helpful to a young child.
Just as you would expect with a hard-working and energetic breed, Baron is always ready for more.
Linda says, “even after long days, he is still wagging his tail, drooling all over,
bringing a ball for me to throw.” Many parents would say that their small child has a similar
disposition. So having an energetic pet to meet their needs is probably appreciated.
Plus, Linda can trust that Baron will not only keep her son entertained, but also protected.
Baron isn’t only a great friend to Alexander, he's a major support for Linda as well. She says,
“that even after a hard day, her sweet dog can always turn her mood around because he's just
always making me laugh.” Many people have therapy dogs for the exact reason Linda described, when
the going gets tough, it can be incredibly helpful to have a loving animal around who is blissfully
unaware of the complex issues you may be. Some dogs are so protective that they can come
off wary towards even the friendliest of faces. Other dogs are extremely social, but that hinders
their ability to guard the home. In Baron's case, he has the perfect mix of both traits. Linda says,
“he has kind of got two sides to him. He can be protective, but also a great family dog.”
Having a pet who is tough on danger, but soft on loved ones is a dream, a great role
model. Baron's discipline and obedience are wonderful traits for Alexander to learn from.
Plus, he's getting to see what putting others first is really all about because that's what
Baron does every day. Linda says that her sweet dog is so loyal, that she's confident
he would give his life for us If he had too. We certainly hope that the family has Baron
for many, many years to come. Perhaps they'll even raise one of Baron's offspring one day.