Wizard is a 1-year-old, 22-pound Jack Russell Terrier mix with expressive ears, soulful eyes, and a wonderfully affectionate personality. This devoted little shadow loves following his people, leaning in for pets, snuggling, and relaxing nearby. He was rescued from a shelter and is ready for a loving forever home.

Ideal Home

Wizard currently lives successfully with an 8-year-old child. He can play enthusiastically and may use his mouth when excited, so he needs continued gentle guidance around appropriate play. Children in his adoptive home should be old enough to understand that they must not take food or toys from him.

Wizard socializes well with other dogs on walks, outings, and in neutral settings, but he guards food and toys from dogs inside the home. He is looking for a home where he will be the only resident dog, with suitable opportunities to socialize elsewhere. Squirrels and cats can trigger his hunting instincts, so he needs secure leash handling.

He is affectionate, playful, and currently more couch potato than nonstop terrier. He enjoys walks, car rides, toys, and being close to his people. He may be startled by loud or sudden noises and will benefit from patient, positive confidence-building.

Ongoing Health

DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped before adoption.

Training & Support

Wizard is reliably housetrained and has spent up to six hours loose in the house without chewing, digging, or causing trouble. He settles well and sleeps in his own bed beside his people at night. He may pull at the beginning of walks but settles with time, and he needs continued work on leash skills and resource guarding using reward-based techniques such as trading for treats.

Application Details

• Adoption fee: $650
• To be considered for a meet or adoption, begin by contacting the provider through Wags and review Wizard’s biography to determine whether he may be a good fit.

Transportation

No transportation options are specified.