rocky

At 11 years young, Rocky has officially earned his title as a professional couch companion, expert snuggler, and certified Good Boy! Rocky is a neutered, potty-trained, crate-trained Rat Terrier who is sweet, laid-back, and simply wants to love his person and be loved in return. He has a wonderfully calm nature and thrives in a peaceful environment with a person who enjoys having a loyal little shadow by their side.Rocky is very well house-trained and has never had an accident in the house. He has a great routine and will come to you when he needs to go outside. He LOVES going out and enjoys taking his time to investigate all those important neighborhood smells. His ideal walks aren't about rushing, they're about stopping to smell EVERYTHING!He's still working on his leash manners, but he responds beautifully to a calm voice and positive reinforcement. In fact, Rocky absolutely soaks up a good "Good Boy!" after a walk or when he does something right. Rocky loves most people and other dogs and has shown that he can handle unexpected situations calmly. When he encountered an aggressive dog while out walking, he simply redirected and did wonderfully. His foster has found that keeping things calm and low-key after walks and when returning home helps Rocky settle in nicely.And then there's Rocky's favorite place in the whole house… the couch. He is absolutely the King of the Couch and will happily wait there for his favorite head and back scratches. After a walk, there's nothing he enjoys more than having his head and back gently stroked.Rocky is also comfortable in a crate when needed, although he's so well behaved that his foster eventually gave him free run of the house. He would love a home where his person is around much of the time because, more than anything, Rocky wants to be wherever you are. Rocky's favorites: Walks & exploring Being with his person Head & back scratches Being King of the Couch Hearing what a good boy he is! Rocky's boundaries:Rocky doesn't enjoy having his stomach or underside touched, and he doesn't like being picked up. His forever family should respect these boundaries and let him enjoy affection in the ways he prefers.Rocky has so much love left to give. He's not looking for a busy, complicated life—he's looking for his person, a comfortable couch, leisurely walks, gentle affection, and a calm place to spend his golden years.If you're looking for a loyal companion who will happily follow you around the house and then save you a spot on the couch, Rocky might just be your perfect match. Stop by our weekly adoption events on Saturdays from 11-3 pm at 372 Townline Road in Mundelein, IL 60060 to meet our adoptable animals in person.Follow us on Facebook for additional updates and sneak peeks of new dogs!