BEAR (VA) - RAT TERRIER / JACK RUSSELL TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Sweet little Bear is still searching for his Goldilocks! At just 10 lbs., this 2-year-old rattie/Jack Russell mix is a champion snuggler and loves curling up next to his person. He's house-trained, crate-trained, quiet overnight, and well-behaved indoors. Bear LOVES car rides, and even calmly tags along with his foster mom to meetings, patiently lounging while she works. He also gets along great with his small canine foster brother. Bear has bursts of playful energy, loves fetch, and gets excited for walks. He waits nicely while his halter goes on and trots happily out the door. However, he has a strong prey drive, so no cats for this guy. He does well with small dogs and is friendly with all people but prefers being the center of attention. Why is Bear still waiting? He came from a hoarding situation and needs a quiet home life without a lot of surprises. He can be overstimulated by busy environments and reactive to large unfamiliar dogs. He's in reactivity training and doing well—he now looks to foster mom for treats when he sees something scary. He is still learning, and with continued support, his confidence is sure to grow. A secure, fenced yard is a must to let him safely enjoy outdoor play. Bear will t hrive with someone who is home most of the time. He is an absolute gem who will be a loving companion to the person who's "just right" for him. Though he's usually in Virginia, he spends time in Michigan too—so Midwest adopters are welcome! Learn more about Bear at imageevent/newrattitude/bear . 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

  Coat Length:

  Short

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch

• Additional Information

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