BOYD - TERRIER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Terrier (short coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Boyd is a little terrier lad who has decided that his true calling in life is professional shadowing. He follows his foster around the house like it’s his full-time job, only taking breaks to curl up in a lap and drift off like a tiny, snoring teacup. He’s eleven pounds of fast feet, soft ears, and strong opinions about stairs. Some staircases are perfectly fine, thank you very much, but others are absolutely haunted, and he refuses to discuss it further. This gentle guy is cautious with new people and new experiences, which he handles with a mix of curiosity and dramatic suspicion. He may growl or keep his distance at first, but once he decides you’re safe, he loosens up and reveals his silly side. Laundry folding? Bed making? Boyd insists these are group activities. He will supervise every sock and pillowcase with enthusiasm and occasionally attempt to wear them. He’s not really into toys yet, but he thinks treats are delightful and food is basically the greatest idea humans ever had. Boyd is working on his crate comfort and leash training, and while he’s still learning, he tries very hard to understand what you’re asking. He recognizes words like come, leave it, and go potty, and although he doesn’t always follow directions exactly, he definitely wants credit for listening. He seems to get the hang of potty training as long as he’s taken out regularly, and he prefers to walk very close — like right-behind-your-heels close — just to make sure you don’t wander off without him. Despite being shy and skittish at first, Boyd adapts beautifully once he feels safe. He’s playful, goofy, affectionate, and wonderfully gentle. He isn’t a flight risk; when he’s outside, he stays close and checks in often, just to make sure the team is still together. Boyd is looking for a patient home where he can continue blossoming, take life at his own pace, and supervise all domestic tasks, especially laundry. If you’ve been hoping for a quirky little buddy who thinks you’re the sun, moon, and snack provider of his universe, Boyd is ready to follow you anywhere — as long as you go first. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiriesunderdogrescuemn> ADOPTION EVENTS: Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend. Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: .underdogrescuemn/adoptionprocess/ Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN. All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at .underdogrescuemn/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website .underdogrescuemn/foster-applications and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets. All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet. All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link .underdogrescuemn/donate to donate. (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.)

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Housetrained Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Timid Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No