Bear (VA)

This 10 lb. bundle of cuteness and snuggler-extraordinaire is Bear. He's an almost 2-year-old rattie mix who has gone from being a scared and shy boy to owning the neighborhood and the park trails on his daily leash walks-- and happy greeting everyone he sees along the way! As he has gotten more comfortable, he's showing the playful behavior of a young puppy, digging in the toy box, running and playing in the yard, and loving life. And sometimes, when foster mom isn't available, he'll steal a sock or slipper and curl up with that on the couch. Bear is an absolute love and remarkably well-behaved at home. He listens to foster mom and knows some basic commands. He is very quiet, and loves to cuddle. He's house-trained on a loose schedule and gives signals he needs to go out. He stays quietly in his crate all night until foster mom gets up in the morning. He's good in the car, and looks forward to excursions because he knows they will end up at the park. Bear is an active dog and loves his daily leash walks and romps in the yard. He may be a great candidate for agility, where he can work with his person and burn off all that energy. He gets along with his foster-sibling, but he does like being the center of attention, and often rushes in when it's time to put on his leash or get a treat. He likes the companionship of his foster sibling, and takes behavioral cues from him, so he'll do well with other dogs. Since he's also devoted to humans, he could thrive as an only dog -- as long as you're prepared to give him lots of attention. Bear hasn't been tested with cats. He can get very excited and bark when he sees other dogs on our walks. Foster mom has been working with him to address that reactive behavior, and his new family will need to provide some training so he matures into a sweet and well-behaved adult who can go anywhere. Bear is a truly wonderful dog who will be a great companion for the right adopter! Go on over to his album at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/bear and see the pictures of this little guy with the Mr. Big Stuff attitude! Our adoption fee is $200 for adult dogs or $250 for puppies under 6 months old. If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at www. NewRattitude.org/adopt/ From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.