Rookie: Mellow Little Marvel

Apply for Rookie If You:

• Are committed to continuing puppy training with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement.

• Have a friendly, similarly-sized dog who would enjoy a playful companion.

• Have a schedule that allows you to be home frequently for companionship, potty breaks, and training.

• Enjoy daily activity balanced with plenty of couch cuddles.

• Have children ages 5 or older who understand puppy boundaries.

Personality

• Rookie may be a puppy, but he’s already discovered the fine art of relaxation! This mellow little guy enjoys bursts of playful energy followed by some serious downtime with his favorite humans.

• He’s a smart cookie who already knows “sit” and “shake” and is working on “stay.” He’s eager to learn and thrives on consistent routines.

• Rookie is making great progress with potty training! He alerts his foster when he needs to go out from his kennel and has been accident-free with a consistent schedule of frequent potty breaks.

• He’s a social sweetheart who enjoys playdates with other dogs. A friendly fur-sibling could be just the buddy he needs for playtime and confidence-building adventures.

• Rookie loves being near his people, whether relaxing on the couch or supervising a work-from-home office. He also settles nicely in his kennel at night and when needed.

• Like any respectable puppy, Rookie occasionally forgets that people aren’t chew toys or launching pads! He’s still learning appropriate chewing habits, keeping all four paws on the floor, and greeting people politely.

• Rookie is adaptable and affectionate but can be startled by loud noises and busy surroundings during leash walks. With patient guidance and continued practice, he’ll keep building confidence as he explores the world.

Are You a Match for Rookie?
Rookie is heartworm negative, current on vaccinations and preventatives, and microchipped. Neutering at an appropriate age will be part of Rookie’s adoption contract. DDR pays a set amount toward the surgery. All adoption fees go toward expenses like medical costs and food for Doodle Dandy dogs and help us continue giving amazing pups like Rookie a second chance. If you want to apply and live within a 5-hour drive of one of our metro areas (DFW, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio), please click on an Adoption Application button and choose Rookie from the drop-down menu.