Rico - Poodle (Miniature) Male Dog For Adoption in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA

Dog Breed: Poodle (Miniature) (medium coat).

Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Rico the Poodle is looking for his forever home! Rico is such a sweet, gentle, easygoing little guy who really just wants to be near his person. He is a very chill dog with a quiet, soft personality. He isn’t the kind of dog who demands a lot of attention or needs constant activity. Instead, he quietly moves around the house and seems happiest when he can simply lay down next to you. He has this gentle, almost old-soul quality about him. He moves slowly and quietly, and there is something incredibly endearing about the way he goes about his day. Although Rico isn’t shy, he is cautious when meeting new people and likes to take his time before walking up to someone. Once he feels comfortable, though, he absolutely loves attention. One of his favorite things is to reach up and ask for pets, and he will happily stay close to you soaking up all the affection he can get. More than anything, Rico seems to want companionship. He wants a person who will let him be their little shadow and curl up beside them. He would be perfectly content spending much of his day resting next to someone on the couch or enjoying a quiet snuggle. Rico doesn’t play a whole lot, although he has recently discovered a couple of squeaky toys and has shown some interest in them. He seems much more interested in being close to his person than running around entertaining himself. He walks nicely on a leash when he goes outside for potty breaks and exercise, and while he knows some commands, his listening skills can come and go when he is outside. He enjoys getting out for walks but doesn’t need a marathon to be happy. He seems very content with a calm, predictable routine. Rico is not completely potty trained yet, but he is really, really close. When he is kept on a good schedule, he does very well. The accidents he has had have primarily been when he has been left for extended periods while we are at work. With someone who is home more often or able to maintain a consistent potty schedule, we believe he could be very easy to care for. His former owner also told us that he did well in a crate. We don't currently have a crate, so we haven't been able to test that ourselves, but it may be something that would help him feel more comfortable when left alone. Rico does bark a little when he hears noises, and he does bark when we aren't home. We don't know exactly how much of this is separation-related or how he might do in a crate, so that is something his forever family will need to be patient with as he adjusts. He is otherwise a very quiet dog who doesn't spend his day making noise. Rico gets along well with our resident dog, who is a 50-pound female Bernedoodle with a very confident personality and lots of energy. She has snapped at him a couple of times, and Rico's response has been to simply move away and ignore her. He doesn't seem interested in confrontation and has shown a very gentle, tolerant nature around her. Rico does move like a quiet old man. He walks slowly and can be a little awkward on the stairs, but he definitely has some spring in his step when he wants it! He can jump right up onto our elevated king bed, which is about 36 inches high, so there is more ability and energy in that little body than his slow-and-steady walking might suggest. He seems to have his own pace and is happiest when life is calm and predictable. We really think Rico could be an incredible companion for someone who is looking for a quiet, loving dog. He seems especially suited to someone who wants a snuggle buddy and a little companion who will happily lay beside them for hours. He doesn't need a busy household or endless entertainment. He just wants to feel safe, loved, and included. There is something very special about this little guy. He has such a gentle presence and such a sweet way of asking for affection. When he reaches up for pets or quietly settles down beside you, it's hard not to fall in love with him. ❤️ Rico is ready for a forever home where someone will appreciate his calm personality, give him a little patience as he continues working on potty training and adjusting to being alone, and most importantly, let him be the quiet little cuddle bug that he is. We think the person who gets to call Rico their own is going to have a very special companion by their side. ❤️ 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. 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