My name is Rigatoni!

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Name: Rigatoni
Size: Extra Large range: 101+ lbs 
Adoption Donation: $250 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.  
Other: Neutered Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip, Resource Guarding with other dogs

**   Rigatoni does have some resource guarding issues with toys and food. Their foster is working with him currently and the links and book below are provided so his adopter can continue the training. Please visit the following links for more information & training tips:

Tips to understanding Resource Guarding: 

-https://grishastewart.com/resource-guarding/ 

-https://tinyurl.com/yy4eaou6

A great Resource Guarding book: Jean Donaldson's book "Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs."

Rigatoni is on a weight loss journey

Foster Home Feedback 

Foster Feedback 3/23/24:  Big Rig!  Such a lovely dog.  He is cat, big, and little dog friendly.  He is crated trained and didn’t have one accident.  He doesn’t jump, but he is overweight right now, so not sure if that will change.  He is so sweet, just followed me around. He went out by himself to go potty in my fenced yard.   We went for a walk and he is a big pup, so he can be strong, but with a front hook harness, he did well.  I have not heard him bark, but he gets these little mumbles when he is excited to see you. Rigatoni is a gem, if you are looking for a happy black bear, he is your pup. 

**   Rigatoni is anaplasmosis and lyme positive. These are tick-borne illnesses, and he is currently being treated with Doxycycline.

To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org