Hardy is a friendly pup with plenty of curiosity. He loves his tummy rubbed and lets you know by laying on his back when you sit next to him. So far, he has shown he is house trained, as he has waited every time to go outside for potty breaks. He his attentive and understands basic commands. Hardy has so far only barked when put in his crate for bedtime; no doubt due to a new environment. One thing is for certain; he does not like leashes. This will most likely subside once he is more comfortable and establishes trust. Hardy is playful with our ten year old son, so I would bet he would be great with other children as well. We do not have other pets, so cannot speak to his temperament in those situations. Although I don’t think he thoroughly enjoyed it, he stayed very still while we gave him a rinse in the tub.