Rico's Profile
Hi, I’m Rico!
I become very excited when I see other dogs and may bark or lunge in an effort to engage with them. My intentions are playful, not aggressive, but my enthusiasm can sometimes be overwhelming. With consistent training and guidance, Iâm learning how to manage my excitement and interact with other dogs more appropriately.
The staff at the OHS call me a Triathlete. Triathletes need lots of activities with you to keep them happy, so get ready to exercise, play games, provide puzzles, and more! Triathletes can be pretty mischievous without their daily workouts and will usually find their own outlets if not given enough to do. And while Triathletes are outgoing, they tend to put all of their focus into the current activity and can get frustrated by any interruptions. If you’re looking for that perfect training buddy, look no further! A Triathlete can be ready at a second’s notice to run miles with you, join you on a long distance bike ride, or chase their ball until the sun goes down (and then keep on going…). If you have an active lifestyle that doesn’t miss a beat, consider a Triathlete!
Mental exercise is an important part of a Triathlete’s day. Good mental activities include using a food dispensing puzzle for meals, giving frozen treats and food-stuffed toys, mixing it up with a variety of chew toys, hiding food and toys for them to sniff out, and playing training games! These exciting activities help to work their mind and tire them out while hanging at home.
I had a mass removed that is suspected to have been a benign type of mass called a histiocytoma.
I am looking for a home where kids are 10+.
If you are interested in setting up an appointment to adopt me, please complete an adoption application at https://ottawahumane.ca/adopt/adoption-application/. Please be advised that although we do offer on-the-spot-adoptions, this is dependent on appointment schedules and cannot be guaranteed.
Adoption Centre visitor hours:
Tues-Fri 12pm to 7pm
Sat-Sun 11am to 5pm
Items you must have with you:
Proof of Address
Photo ID
Collar
Leash
A collar, leash and other pet supply needs can be purchased at the time of adoption as the OHS has an excellent selection of these items. All proceeds from your purchases from the OHS Buddy & Belle Boutique support the animals at the OHS.
