Ollie D191347 - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

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ouse Trained: Yes Crate Trained: Yes, but gets anxious Energy level: Moderate-High History: From a local animal shelter Adoption Fee: $350 From the Foster: If Ollie could ask you one thing, it would be: "CAN HAZ TENNIS BALLS?!" This adorable little man is an absolute love. His favorite thing is playing with his ball, but he only wants you to throw it when he tells you to. He doesn't like you to take it from him until then. He reminds us of a baby gazelle when he jumps/frolics or plays with the resident pups. He's also a bit of a kangaroo when he's excited for treats/meals or to go outside-and YES, he knows that word! Fully house trained gentleman, here! He also knows his name quite well, so he'd really like to keep it! He prefers to sleep in bed with us, but does fine on his own bed next to ours. He loves to burrow down under the covers and curl up against us. Ollie loves to snuggle (and will climb into your lap) but also has lots of energy. He loves walks and does well on leash. He does great when new people come over and wants to play with them and get ALL the scritches. Ollie does resource guard sometimes, but it has greatly improved since he's been with us. He has learned that sharing his ball can be ok, and is learning that treats and meals can be enjoyed side by side-but he does still sometimes get possessive from time to time. We think with continued training that may go away completely. Ollie loves to play and wrestle with his foster sisters, so he'd love to have someone to play with in his new home, but he'd probably do ok as the only dog too. But no small animal siblings please! He does have that rat terrier prey drive. Ollie hasn't met a cat up close while we've had him, but has stared at one through the fence. He's briefly met a few kids of varying ages while out and about and did fine with them. He loves absolutely everyone he meets! He'll go into his crate with a little bribery, but he does get nervous. He doesn't like when his family leaves. We've just started leaving him out of the crate during workdays and he's done great so far. He'd much rather stay out than be stuck in the crate all day. He does bark/whine a bit, so shared walls may not be the best for this little man. Ollie loves to curl up in your lap and snuggle whenever he's done playing. He really loves being with his people. He's ready to give you so many tiny kisses!!!

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