Like any German Shepherd, Shadow can be a little selective with new people, but once he warms up, his personality shines. And Jazz had already told me his absolute favorite thing in the world (besides her, of course) is playing fetch. So much of our morning was spent with his beloved ball: bounding through the grass, ears flopping, paws flailing, and proudly trotting back with his prize. Between throws, he also discovered the drawstring on the treat bag—a clever little trick that had us both laughing.