Taffy (ID) Rat Terrier Naples, ID

Taffy is as sweet as the confection he's named after. This handsome boy is approximately 7 years-old and trying to reach his optimum weight at about 29lbs. In spite of his large size, he insists on being a lap dog and won't take no for an answer. He loves to be included in everything that his foster mom is doing, whether it be cooking in the kitchen or taking a shower! Taffy came to his foster home fully house-trained (with a doggie door), although he's committed a few marking crimes. While we're hoping the marking is behind us now that he's neutered, he still needs some polishing on his house manners. His paws have been on the coffee table or counter more than once and it is clear that he was allowed to do that at one point. He already knows commands such as 'stay', 'come', and 'paw'!
Taffy is very friendly and sweet to all people he meets, and the vet staff just loved him! He enjoys sleeping and hanging out with the other dogs in his foster home but he can be the 'fun police' and squash any play that the other pack members fire up. Because he is so focused on his person, he would do very well as an only dog or with a laid-back doggy sibling. He should likely live without cats since he has a healthy prey drive - a secure fence is needed since he chases wild critters. Taffy guards his toys and prefers to play alone with them, for that reason he should go to a home without young children.
Taffy gets very excited to go for walks and has become a great running partner to his foster mother. He will need a couple of outings each day to keep him stimulated and his physical needs met. He is very athletic and strong and will need a sure-footed person as he pulls and has a habit of jumping up for attention. He's working on this! He is overall a mellow guy, hanging out in the office while his foster parents work and cuddling with his person under a blanket to watch TV in the evenings. He currently sleeps in a crate but he would much prefer the option to sleep with his person. He is happy to jump in the car and go for a ride. He has a chicken and beef allergy and is thriving on salmon-based food.
Taffy is a wonderful guy and would love to find a home with a person or persons that can include him in their daily activities. See more pictures and videos of Taffy at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/taffyBeginning March 1, 2025, our adoption fee is $250 for adult dogs or $300 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.