Parker (ID)

Rat Terrier | Pend Oreille County, WA

AdultMaleSmallTricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)

About

Meet Parker (ID)

Parker is looking for a human who is a homebody with a hankering for some canine companionship. Parker is a great little dog if he doesn't have to meet new people. He's the type of dog who throws his wholehearted devotion to his main person(s) whoever they may be. This almost 7-year-old rat terrier is a joy when his world is predictably small and where exposure to new things and people is limited. However, pushed too far out of his comfort zone, Parker will bite first and ask questions later.   Parker's perfect world would contain no surprises. A home with children would not work for him. While he happily lives with five other small dogs in his foster home, he's still reactive to strange dogs. He might like having a canine sibling close to his size (15.5 lbs.), but he would need time to acclimate to a new dog. Because he can play rough, any playmate should be sturdy, preferably male. Parker's prey drive is so high that he even hunts down bugs. Therefore, he shouldn't live with any small pets that he might consider prey. A home with few visitors in a quiet, rural setting would be ideal. He enjoys walks in nice weather and loves exploring his yard, so a fenced area is essential. At night, he sleeps in his crate, and he's house-trained (with outdoor access using a dog door), so he can have free rein indoors during the day. However, he doesn't like to be left alone at home.   When he feels completely secure, Parker is a  sweet, loving boy, who just wants to please. He loves playing, taking car rides, and settling into your lap. To help Parker cope with the stresses of everyday life, his foster mom has sought professional guidance. Parker takes anti-anxiety medication (cost = $4/month) to help him better focus on training to handle incremental introductions to change. Check out his online photo album at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/parker . 

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