TAFFY (WA) - RAT TERRIER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Sweet as the confection he's named after and maybe a little on the goofy side, Taffy is thought to be around 7 years-old and a big boy at 27 lbs! Taffy came to his foster home fully house-trained (with a doggie door) and knowing a few commands. He loves to play with toys/balls and often entertains himself doing laps around the yard. Taffy will need a secure place to run as well as going on outings, runs, or walks a couple of times a day. Though he has the energy of a young dog, he's fairly mellow most of the time and enjoys hanging out while foster parents work. He loves being a couch potato, cuddling under blankets to watch a little TV in the evening. He is very strong and is working on his leash manners. Taffy gets along well with all the dogs in his foster home but, over time has gotten bossy with the other male dog in his foster home so would do best in a home without male dogs. He likes to be the main focus of his people so would do well as an only dog, too. Since he plays rough and he does not like to share his toys with others, he should not go to a home with young children. He has proven to be a smart boy and very resourceful, easily jumping over a 3 ft fence and opening doors with lever handles. Taffy really just wants to be with his people all the time. In fact, its hard for his foster parents to sit down without him trying to get in a lap. Taffy does have a healthy prey drive and will chase cats, squirrels, deer, and birds. Along with all his other 'loves' is riding in the car, laying in the sun and being involved in every aspect of his peoples activities, he insists on 'helping' with every chore. Taffy has learned to sleep in a crate and has done very well staying quiet until the morning but would much prefer to sleep on the bed! He is a really great dog that needs a good home to keep him happy, exercised, mentally stimulated and most of all, to spend the majority of time with his people. See more pictures and videos of Taffy at imageevent/newrattitude/taffy . If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at . NewRattitude/adopt/ From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Erect
  Coat Length:	Short

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Not Good With Male Dogs Yard Required Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations