When Rhodie was found 6 months ago, he was weak, itchy, and covered in painful mange. But with a little love and care his journey with Pawfect Match has led him to become a healthy happy dog.
This handsome noodle boy is just around 1 year old and full of playful loving energy. Rhodie is super affectionate and thrives when he has clear rules and boundaries. House broken, crate trained, basic obedience; He's the kind of pup who can zoom around the yard and then settle down quietly to chew on his toys in his crate or cuddle with you on the couch watching TV.
Rhodie loves his people and is eager to please. He's incredibly food and toy motivated, which makes him a fast learner when it comes to training. He thrives with structure and direction and is excited to learn.
Why I ask for Experience:
Rhodie is stranger reactive and gets overstimulated when he sees people or dogs he doesn't know and wants to protect. He may bark and pull when confronting strangers, but this is something that can be worked on with time, consistency, and positive reinforcement. He is already showing signs of improvement with the training we've started with him. He walks beautifully on leash when there are no strangers around.
Once a relationship is built, he is the perfect model and tolerant to everything. Rhodie is being fostered with two other dogs both large and small and coexists very well with them after managing his initial reactivity by having a slow and structured introduction. Now they play and relax freely in the home.
Rhodie is sweet, smart, and just waiting for the right person to come along and help him be the very best version of himself.

The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application!