Baruch - Guarding at the front door

Baruch has been here since May 19th, 2005. He had been around the rescue circuit (3 - 4 different homes) and "it was not working out." My estimate on his age is about 3 1/2 yrs old. He weighs 90 lbs, and he is way too enthusiastic about simple things like going out into the backyard! He came with the name Baruch, which is Hebrew for blessing or blessed. He is often referred to as 'baby Baruch' because he has such a soft temperment. He likes everybody and wants to be liked. Since Abby died, he has taken up the watch in our house. He actually started sleeping near her the last couple of days she was here. His behavior around the time Abby died suggests that dogs are much more aware of the dynamics of life and death than we can imagine.