Hey there, my name is Dempsey!

 I’m looking for a home that provides training opportunities, structure, exercise, and fun fun fun!  If this might be you, please read on!

I have improved so much since coming into rescue but I want owners who are committed to ongoing training and lots of opportunities to practice.  My issue with trust around strangers can be resolved eventually and my need for active lifestyle can be FUN for both of us.  I know my perfect home is waiting for me… maybe it’s with you!

I used to find strangers very scary but I’ve been working really hard in my special training classes and I’m doing really well.  Now I get to go to the local hardware store with my foster owner!  I always get a treat from the cashier before we leave.  Having said this, I will, however, need my forever family to handle my interactions with strangers a certain way or I may get defensive if I’m rushed.  At this time, I would find certain scenarios too overwhelming such as dog parks, or even living in households where a lot of new people are always coming and going.  Little kids are also very scary to me and I’d prefer not to be around them at this time but maybe in the future with the right training! 

Here's what I’m really good at:

·Outings - I really enjoy being active and hope my new owners will want to take me on lots of outings.  

·Car rides - I’m good in the car, except maybe if a bike or motorcycle goes by too close.

·Companionship - I bond quickly with my owners & want to be doing whatever they’re doing.

·Cuddling – I love cuddle time with my people and hearing them talk to me.

·Crate trained - I don’t mind my crate because I get an extra special treat when I’m in it.  

·Toys - I like most toys and am careful not to destroy them. My favorites are squeaky toys and sometimes I get the zoomies and run around with one in my mouth!  Treat puzzles are also fun.

·Zoomies – did I mention zoomies????

·Learning - I could probably learn almost anything you want to teach me! I LOVE training time!

·Grooming – my foster owner brushes & trims my hair and it’s not so bad!

·Food motivated - I’m HIGHLY food motivated which makes training go really well!

·Doggie siblings - I have lived with dogs of all sizes.  At first I might try to be the boss of other dogs but more often than not, I match the other dogs’ vibe.  At my foster home there are 2 resident dogs and we occasionally dog-sit and I get along with them all.   

 Needs Improvement:

·Walking- I am still working on good walking manners. I can be a bit of a wild guy at first but I do settle down after the initial energetic start.

·Barking – Since I’m a terrier I can be vocal at times.  Shared walls may not be the best for me. Also, living on a busy street where lots of people, bikes, and dogs go by would probably cause me to bark a lot.  I do, however, come inside pretty reliably when called if I’m barking too much outside.

· Stranger danger – ongoing work that we can do together!