Meet Robby!
Robby is a 5 year old wire terrier / poodle mix that was owner surrendered to a shelter with matted fur and scared to death. He is now a happy boy in his amazing foster home!
Robby does well with his two foster brothers who are slightly smaller than him. He is fairly submissive with them and is much more interested in getting attention from his foster mom. Robby has not been exposed to cats, kids, or large dogs -- we suspect that he would do fine with cats and likely be uninterested in them. Since Robby is a bit skittish and prefers to be approached gently and calmly, we think he would do best in a home with older children (teenagers) or adults only.
Robby gets incredibly excited to see his people, but once you've settled on the sofa he will lie down right next to you and be perfectly happy. He hasn't shown much interest in playing fetch or with toys, but he will happily trot around the yard when his foster brothers are outside chasing their toys.
Robby is a dog who desperately wants to be loved. He is nervous at first, but after only a short time in our home, he was rolling over asking for belly rubs. Robby does have a few quirks that we've noticed -- he doesn't care to have his face/feet touched, he will run if approached too quickly, and sometimes he is hesitant to come inside (maybe he was kept outdoors in his original home?) -- and this will likely take some time for him to get comfortable with in his new home. Because of this, he would do best with a patient adopter who will encourage him with positive reinforcement and understand that he will have some boundaries that need to be respected.
He is adjusting well to the kennel and sleeps through the night.
A few things Robby is currently working on: he gets super excited to see you and will jump on you, we're teaching him that he should politely sit to receive his pets rather than jump on you. He has not been a fan of the leash, and he may need a slow introduction to walks. No signs of food aggression -- he will leave his bowl if the other dogs are interested in his food, therefore he should be fed in a safe and comfortable spot so he can eat. No issues with excessive barking.
Robby is a super sweet boy. He is a pro lap dog and would love to cozy up with his people all the time. He has the cutest expressions and a slight underbite that will melt your heart!
Apply to meet this sweet boy today!
Foster Location: Plumas Lake, CA