Meet Rio! This charming pup is about 1 year old and is a bundle of playful energy, resembling a delicious Oreo cookie. Rio is a smart and eager learner who thrives on positive reinforcement, especially when treats are involved! He knows his name, can sit, come, and down, and is working on cooperative care and hand targeting. He's a big fan of fetch and tug-of-war, and while he's still learning to share his toys, he enjoys approved chew items like pig ears. Rio is crate trained and enjoys car rides, though he's working on being more comfortable with restraints. He's a lovable and active companion who enjoys occasional couch potato moments, but his true joy comes from entertaining antics and play.
Ideal Home
Rio would do best in a home with a sturdy, calm dog of his size or larger who can help him refine his social skills. He needs a canine companion who is not easily annoyed but will provide gentle corrections and tolerate his exuberance. Rio is not a good fit for homes with cats, as they are not approved playmates.
Ongoing Health
Rio is up-to-date on vaccinations and appears to be in good health.
Training & Support
Rio is a quick study and loves to train for rewards. He's working on his food-sharing manners and dog-on-dog social skills. His foster mom, a professional trainer, is willing to provide guidance and tips to ensure his continued success. He is not a fan of restraints during car rides, and this is an area they are actively working on.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Rio is located in Texas. For local adoptions, the fee is $200. For out-of-state adoptions, the fee is $400, which includes transportation to your area.
