My name is Rio!

History: Rio is a super sweet boy who arrived to rescue in desperate need of a second chance. He is such a handsome and striking boy who is ready to meet his forever home soon!

A Note from the Foster: Rio is a 1 year old male maltese and what a personable and happy little guy he is! Rio just completed three weeks in a board & train program where he was working on building some skills and manners to set him up for success. This training also comes with a lifetime of support for Rio while in rescue and continues once he is adopted as well. Now that he has some basics under his belt, he needs a foster who can continue helping him practice and become his best self. Check out what the trainer has to say about him:

"Rio is a very energetic and smart pup who needs to be given ways to burn energy. That, including the lack of structure and socialization is what has contributed to his reactivity toward so many things. I've focused primarily on engagement, socialization, settling, and leash walking. He will need to be supervised and on leash when outside to keep up with training. He shouldn't be allowed to roam freely outside without guidance. He does like other dogs, but he needs a proper example to lead him. He's still learning proper social dog cues, so the wrong housemate could lead him astray. Ideally, he's the only dog in his home, paired with people who are dedicated to fulfilling his needs. He's not the type that will thrive being a "couch dog". If there are kids in the home, I'd recommend older kids (15+). If he is in a chaotic family home, I can predict that'll only feed his overstimulated tendencies which feed that reactivity. To set him up for success going forward, he should be with someone who has time for him and is okay with structuring him (place, crate, etc.)."