Meet Oreo, the most lovable (and completely useless) guard dog you’ll ever see. Despite the tough reputation of his breed, this broken pitbull is all cuddles, tail wags, and excitement—so much so that if robbers ever showed up, he’d probably help them carry things out, wagging his tail the whole time.

While you won’t see him on tours, Oreo plays an important role behind the scenes as our official moral support. He’s the one making sure we take breaks for belly rubs, reminding us that naps are important, and keeping our spirits high no matter what. And in the extremely rare case of an “unsatisfied guest”… well, just one look at that adorable face, and all complaints magically disappear.

Oreo may not be guiding hikes or driving vans, but he’s an irreplaceable part of Local Footsteps—because every great adventure needs a little extra love