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My name is Pyro!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

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My basic info

Breed
Rat Terrier
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
5655766

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

Why I need a new home

Human health issues (e.g. allergies, sickness)

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:


Pyro is looking for a special home who is willing to work with him to set boundaries. He is your typical terrier personality.
He has been spoiled his whole life and not always in a good way. He IS trainable but also can be stubborn. He belongs to my mother in law who has asked to help rehome him due to her terminal cancer. At this point she can no longer care for him at all. He is also extremely overweight. We have had him on a diet for the last few months so he's made some progress there. He is dog aggresive so NO other dogs but does currently live with a cat and is ok with her. No small children. Older kids would be ok (he does like them!). Now the fun part, he does have a bite/nipping history. Since he was never properly trained, he can get aggressive when corrected. I do think this is workable for the right person who is willing to be consistant with training. He is highly food motivated.
He is 100% house/crate trained and is also trained for an invisible fence.


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