Dayton

Meet Little Baby Dayton!

Dayton is the sweetest little boy ever! At just 5 months old, he’s an old man trapped in a puppy’s body. He loves going for walks, playing with his toys, chewing on bones and chewy sticks, and, most of all, cuddling with his favorite humans!

This little guy is a dream when it comes to bedtime — he sleeps through the night without accidents, so you can get your beauty sleep! He’s also about as low-maintenance as a puppy can get. Dayton doesn’t ask for much; he just wants to be loved. Once he bonds with you, he’ll happily follow you everywhere and make sure you’re never without a little puppy snuggle buddy. If you’re sitting down to cuddle, expect him to be touching you at all times!

Dayton can be a little shy when meeting new people or adjusting to a new environment, but give him a couple of days to settle in, and his sweet personality starts to shine. ❤️ He can get overwhelmed by too much commotion, so he would love a home where he can feel safe, secure, and loved while he builds his confidence.

He’s still learning about the big world around him, and sometimes the leash can feel a little intimidating, causing him to freeze. With patience, encouragement, and time to adjust, he’ll have the opportunity to grow more confident at his own pace.

Dayton’s favorite things: Bones, chewy sticks, toys, walks, and ALL the cuddles!

What Dayton needs: A little patience, a calm and loving environment, and someone who understands that shy little puppies just need time to blossom.

Dayton is an absolute sweetheart, and whoever gets to call him theirs will be one lucky human. He’s ready to find his safe place, his best friend, and his forever family. Could that be you?

I’m a growing puppy and I have not yet had a lot of experience with crates, kids or cats and I might bark if something alarms me, but I really love to learn and hoping for a family who will take me to a basic obedience class to continue to help me build confidence and dog skills. Ideally my forever home would need to be home during the day to help me with my potty training and not leave me for breaks longer than 3 - 4 hours. If you are looking for a best friend, please fill out the puppy application. The more info you include on the application the better so I can find a good match for my forever home. Get your toy box ready!

**Obedience classes are required when adopting this puppy from Underdog Rescue. Many of our puppies have a mama who was not properly socialized before coming to Underdog Rescue. Since coming to Underdog, this puppy has been in a socialized and loving home, but that needs to be continued with its Adopters. Training classes teach puppies the ins and outs of being a pet while creating a bond with their new Adopter. Obedience classes are key to creating a relationship with your puppy while having it be a happy and successful member of society. Proof of Obedience Class registration is required for this puppy before adoptions can be finalized. If you would like some suggestions, we would be happy to send some trainers who have experience with Underdog Rescue, but a Basic Obedience class in your area should work!

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog a