TANNER (VA) - RAT TERRIER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Tanner is a happy-go-lucky 1.5 year-old boy. He is a sturdy 22 lbs. of muscle. Tanner came to New Rattitude after being purchased from a breeder with his father. The two dogs did not get along and the ensuing conflict was just too stressful for everyone in the home. We greatly appreciate the family reaching out to us to help Tanner find his own home. Tanner is fostering at a boarding and training facility in central Virginia. While there his fosters have learned that Tanner is good with other dogs that are his size or larger. Smaller dogs and other pets, however, are not a good fit. Like a good rat terrier, Tanner has a high prey drive and quickly grabs, shakes, and dispatches small furry things -- so cats would likely be a target too. He will happily be kept busy chasing the fuzzy lure on a pole, as he loves to do in his foster home. Tanner is very trainable and wants to learn! He is practicing controlling his excitement when presented with new dogs or situations. Tanner quickly alters his behavior when given clear instructions and boundaries. It is important that his new family continue to guide him to his best behavior. Tanner is clean in his crate overnight and enjoys going into it to chew on a bone. Tanner will resource guard food and coveted toys. Maintaining good crate behavior is essential to keeping him safe and out of trouble. He eats in his crate without any issues. Tanner has learned to sit and wait for his food in his crate. He also knows to sit and wait for treats if other dogs are present. He has shown himself to be fully house-trained and will adapt well to continued training in his forever home. Tanner is ready for his new life and adventures with his own family. More photos and video of him playing are available in his album here: imageevent/newrattitude/tanner Tanner is a happy-go-lucky 1.5 year-old boy. He is a sturdy 22 lbs. of muscle. Tanner came to New Rattitude after being purchased from a breeder with his father. The two dogs did not get along and the ensuing conflict was just too stressful for everyone in the home. We greatly appreciate the family reaching out to us to help Tanner find his own home. Tanner is fostering at a boarding and training facility in central Virginia. While there his fosters have learned that Tanner is good with other dogs that are his size or larger. Smaller dogs and other pets, however, are not a good fit. Like a good rat terrier, Tanner has a high prey drive and quickly grabs, shakes, and dispatches small furry things -- so cats would likely be a target too. He will happily be kept busy chasing the fuzzy lure on a pole, as he loves to do in his foster home. Tanner is very trainable and wants to learn! He is practicing controlling his excitement when presented with new dogs or situations. Tanner quickly alters his behavior when given clear instructions and boundaries. It is important that his new family continue to guide him to his best behavior. Tanner is clean in his crate overnight and enjoys going into it to chew on a bone. Tanner will resource guard food and coveted toys. Maintaining good crate behavior is essential to keeping him safe and out of trouble. He eats in his crate without any issues. Tanner has learned to sit and wait for his food in his crate. He also knows to sit and wait for treats if other dogs are present. He has shown himself to be fully house-trained and will adapt well to continued training in his forever home. Tanner is ready for his new life and adventures with his own family. More photos and video of him playing are available in his album here: imageevent/newrattitude/tanner 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
  Grooming Needs:	Low

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Other:	Not Good With Small Dogs Crate Trained Housetrained Preditory

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Eager to Please Intelligent

• Additional Information

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