Buddy (ID)

Border Collie | Boundary County, ID

AdultMaleSmallRat Terrier

About

Meet Buddy (ID)

Handsome 24-lb. Buddy has the tri-color pattern common to rat terriers, but his coat length, personality, and behavior show his herding dog mix. Since coming to New Rattitude, this 4-year-old boy has come a long way on his journey of self-improvement. Buddy likes to run the show, so his person needs to be firm and patient with him to set boundaries and keep up his training. He will do best in home that provides consistent, positive experiences with respect for Buddy's natural inclinations like his need to have a job.Buddy wants to be involved in everything his person is doing and is always ready to "help" with any task. He's wired to take his tasks seriously and needs to work a few times each day. Buddy's favorite "job" is playing ball and he thrives on interaction. Because he would rather be the sole focus of your attention, Buddy would do best as an only dog. He is quick to warm up to new people and will request the attention of any human around.Buddy's a homebody who would rather not go on leashed walks, instead running on his own turf in a large, securely fenced area. A quiet rural or suburban area is ideal for him. A dog door permits Buddy to patrol as needed and to stay impeccably house-trained. Buddy is very reliant on his crate for comfort and a place to "switch off"; he actually asks to take a nap or go to bed and sleeps in his crate every night.Somewhere in his past, Buddy may have received forceful training and is capable of a bite if he feels threatened. He'll need 1-2 adults (no children) who are experienced at using positive reinforcement to guide him. Buddy has a very sweet side and does ask for affection in fact, love and affection from his foster home has helped him tremendously.If you want a working dog who only asks to be paid with love, Buddy is perfect for the job. See more pictures of Buddy at  https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/buddy .

Adoption Process
application, personal references check, vet reference check, telephone interview, home visit, temperament match, adoption contract and adoption fee.

Contact
New Rattitude, Inc.
[email protected]
www.newrattitude.org