Bullseye

* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 7th 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: $650
Bullseye: Right on Target
4 -5 months old | About 20 lbs | Terrier mix
Bullseye has excellent aim—especially when the target is a spot beside his favorite person. A ball, a tug toy, or a game with his canine buddies can certainly catch his attention, but people are his first choice. This sweet Terrier mix is equal parts enthusiastic playmate and happy little sidekick, with a particular talent for turning “I have work to do” into “I suppose you can nap next to me.”
At four months old and about 20 lbs, Bullseye has plenty of growing and learning ahead of him. He is already showing off some wonderful foundations: he sleeps in his crate, is making great progress with potty training, and comes running when his foster whistles. Smart, affectionate, and motivated by food? That’s a pretty promising puppy starter kit.
His Favorite Target: You
Bullseye loves attention and likes to keep his people within easy reach. He will run and play with the other dogs, but given the choice, he often prefers a human-led game. Balls, catch, and tug-of-war are all on his list of approved activities, and he has yet to meet a chew toy he considers beneath him.
When the games are over, he can curl up beside his foster and rest while she works. Morning snuggles and cuddles after crate time are particular favorites. Even during backyard time with his dog friends, he sometimes finishes playing and settles by the door, ready to rejoin the people indoors. His social calendar has priorities.
Play Hard, Snuggle, Repeat
Bullseye starts his morning with a trip outside before 8 a.m. to potty and stretch his legs. Breakfast is at 8:30, followed by a mix of play, exploration, and rest inside and outdoors.
With three other dogs in the household, there is always something happening, so his foster builds in three quiet breaks each day, usually about an hour in his crate. These give him time to recharge away from the group. He settles quietly, then emerges ready for affection and whatever comes next.
Dinner is at 6 p.m., and bedtime is around 9 p.m. in his crate. He generally sleeps quietly; on one occasion when he whined overnight, a potty trip took care of the problem and he settled again.
His energy comes in very puppy-like bursts. He bounces around, joins the fun, and rarely declines an invitation to play—but he also knows how to crash for a good nap.
A Small Guy With Some Very Big Friends
Bullseye currently lives with two dogs weighing around 120 lbs each and another weighing about 30 lbs. He plays well with all three and is learning about canine manners from his experienced housemates.
He also shares his foster home with a cat, who has been quite clear about her personal-space requirements. After a week of learning, he is beginning to understand that she prefers to be admired from a respectful distance. Continued supervision and thoughtful introductions will help him build on that progress.
Bullseye has been friendly and sweet with the older children he has met. His experience with younger children has not yet been established, and while he would certainly be friendly, his exuberance could prove a bit much for very small children.
Hitting the Training Targets
Bullseye is crate trained and stays in his crate when left home alone. His foster has not observed signs of separation anxiety in that setup.
He is also doing well with housetraining, going outside to potty without using pee pads. He is still a young puppy, so regular breaks and a consistent routine will help him keep succeeding.
Food makes an excellent teaching tool for this bright boy, and his quick response to his foster’s whistle is an encouraging start for recall training. Formal leash walks have not begun yet, so his