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Onyx

Boston Terrier · Young (2 years 4 months) · Male · Medium · Scottsdale, AZ

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Notes from Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue

Onyx is a beautiful and goofy young (2 yrs+) male that came into rescue when his young owner was unable to provide care for him. His foster says he gets along better with the female dog at her house; he and the male still have struggles over who is "king." He enjoys chew toys and walks, and is slowly learning to be secure in the world. He has enjoyed being on the "lily pad" in his foster's pool and doesn't seem to mind baths either!

In his ideal home, Onyx enjoys being close to his humans, though he does not always want to actually cuddle. As a young dog, he can still be somewhat impulsive so he needs kind, patient, and consistent guidance to be his best version of himself. Like many Bostons, Onyx enjoys sunbathing in his yard and requires a tall fence with secure footings as he once escaped his former home by digging under a gate (and found himself caught up by Animal Control). Getting him adequate attention and exercise every day has helped curb his desire to roam and let him show his goofy side more often.

Onyx is reported to be good with older, respectful children but his compatibility with cats is unknown. His compatibility with other male dogs is not consistent, so we are looking for a place where he can be placed with a less dominant female or be an "only" dog in the home.

If you would like to meet this handsome young man, please be sure you have an adoption application on file and have completed a home visit with us. We would love to hear from interested parties that can meet Onyx's needs!

About Onyx

Gets along with

Kids
Yes
Dogs
Yes

Home and care

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor and Outdoor
Needs a yard
Yes
Fence
6 foot
Energy
Highly Active
How vocal
Quiet
With new people
Cautious
Training
Needs Training
Owner experience
Breed experience

Health

Vaccinations current
Yes
Special needs
No

Crate-trainedEager to pleaseGood in the carIntelligentLeash-trainedNot suited to cold weatherNot suited to hot weatherNo male dogsOlder kids onlyTimid

As listed by Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

What happens next

  1. Contact Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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