Dog Details

  Rico the Poodle is looking for his forever home!  

Rico is such a sweet, gentle, easygoing little guy who really just wants to be near his person. He is a very chill dog with a quiet, soft personality. He isn’t the kind of dog who demands a lot of attention or needs constant activity. Instead, he quietly moves around the house and seems happiest when he can simply lay down next to you. He has this gentle, almost old-soul quality about him. He moves slowly and quietly, and there is something incredibly endearing about the way he goes about his day.

Although Rico isn’t shy, he is cautious when meeting new people and likes to take his time before walking up to someone. Once he feels comfortable, though, he absolutely loves attention. One of his favorite things is to reach up and ask for pets, and he will happily stay close to you soaking up all the affection he can get. More than anything, Rico seems to want companionship. He wants a person who will let him be their little shadow and curl up beside them. He would be perfectly content spending much of his day resting next to someone on the couch or enjoying a quiet snuggle.

Rico has really come out of his shell over the past month, and his foster family has seen quite a bit more pep in his step! He still loves to cuddle and be right by his foster’s side, but he also gets the occasional case of the zoomies and is starting to play with the resident dog. It’s been wonderful to see him become more comfortable and show his playful personality!

His foster says Rico has definitely been one of the easier dogs they have cared for. In the original update, they mentioned he was almost potty trained, but they are happy to report that he is now fully potty trained! He stays in a gated room with their resident dog for a full eight hours without having an accident.

Rico also walks wonderfully on a leash. While camping, his foster was able to let him drag his leash on the trails, and he stayed close by with excellent recall.

Overall, Rico has made wonderful progress in his first month in foster care. He is a sweet, affectionate boy who loves being close to his people while also discovering his playful side. His foster family has loved watching his confidence grow!

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   

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