Ryder

My story

Current Location: Accokeek, MD Meet Ryder Ryder is a calm, curious, and slightly shy hound mix with a heart full of love. He has a relaxed, easygoing personality and a grin that melts hearts. Energy and Personality Mostly calm, Ryder enjoys lounging in the sun for hours or taking part in gentle, short activities. He is shy at first but warms up quickly with patience and kindness. He is sweet, affectionate, and curious about the world around him, though loud noises like TVs can startle him. Training and Behavior Ryder is crate trained and has excellent recall. He is working on commands such as sit, up, no, and leave it. He is eager to learn, motivated by praise, and ready to grow into a confident, well-mannered companion. Social Life Ryder is great with other dogs and adores meeting new people. A fenced yard would be ideal for him to explore safely while enjoying the sunshine. He is gentle, friendly, and appreciates a patient family who understands his shy side. Special Traits Ryder’s grin is contagious and his calm demeanor makes him a perfect companion for quiet households. He has a natural curiosity and a soft heart that endears him to everyone he meets. Best Home Fit Ryder would thrive in a calm, loving home with gentle activity, a fenced yard, and patient humans who will help him build confidence and enjoy life to the fullest. Veterinary Care Ryder is up to date on vaccinations for his age, neutered, microchipped, and receiving heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives as well as routine parasite treatments.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ryder, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.