Meet Ty

This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, October 3rd from 12PM – 3PM (unless adopted prior to the event). 3910 Middlefield Road All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption. Adoption Fee: $700 Ty is a 10 month old Cattle dog mix weighing about 28 pounds, and this handsome young guy is ready to find a family of his very own! Ty was surrendered by his owner and is now getting to experience all the fun, love, and adventures that puppyhood should bring. Ty is an active, playful, and very smart young dog who loves being around people and children. He especially enjoys playing ball with the grandkids and is always interested in whatever is happening around him. He has a cute little “watchful eye” and loves keeping tabs on his surroundings. He’s also a big fan of attention and absolutely enjoys being petted and getting a good neck massage! While Ty has plenty of puppy energy, he isn’t go-go-go all day. He has several times throughout the day when he happily settles down and relaxes, and when bedtime rolls around, he knows how to wind down and sleeps through the night like a champ. Ty is house-trained, crate-trained, and already comfortable using a doggie door. He has never needed potty pads. His typical day includes breakfast around 7:30 AM, one or two walks, plenty of backyard time, and dinner around 5 PM. On walks, Ty is still working on his leash manners and can be a bit of a puller. His foster is working with him on this by using a no pull harness and rewarding him with treats when he listens and follows directions. He is friendly when meeting other dogs and seems to enjoy saying hello to people along the way. In fact, people frequently stop to tell his foster just how cute he is! Like many young dogs, Ty is still working through his puppy and teething stages. When he gets bored, he may find something to chew, and he enjoys doing a little digging in the yard. He also likes keeping an eye on things from the side gate. He isn’t an excessive barker, but he may bark when another dog is barking or when he hears an unusual noise. And then there’s Ty’s funny little connection to the mailman! As it turns out, the mailman’s name is also Tyler, and our Ty absolutely LOVES him because he gets treats whenever he sees him. If Ty spots his favorite mailman while out on a walk, he immediately wants to go say hello and collect his special treat. Clearly, Ty knows exactly who his friends are and which friends carry snacks! Ty would love a home with a good-sized yard where he can romp and play or a home that is committed to exercising him properly and getting all those puppy wiggles out. Most importantly, he needs a family who will continue helping him learn, provide plenty of exercise and enrichment, and appreciate all the goofy, lovable qualities that come with having a young Cattle Dog mix. Ty is smart, affectionate, playful, and full of personality. He’s the kind of dog who will keep you entertained, join you on adventures, and happily accept a good neck scratch at the end of the day.