THIS IS ROCKO…and rock’n’roll Rocky is a superstar!!  This gorgeous, 17 lb, 2-3 yr old, tan/white Lhasa Apso is the real deal!  Unfortunately, in the past he has landed in the wrong place and hasn’t yet found a family that had the time or appreciation to get this wonderful boy training or give him the attention he needs.  He is still a puppy in an adult body!  And STILL he is very loving, kissy, playful and happy under the right circumstances!   

Rocko is a bit on the wild side — but nothing that some patience, time, training won’t solve.  When you are walking him, he likes to run circles around you but we are working on “walk straight” and he responds.  He is very smart and wants to please.  Rocko is not aggressive but he can be snippy when he is surprised.  He needs pet parents who understand the breed and will work on his human socialization.  He loves to play with other dogs and should have one of his own!! He is very demonstrative in showing you he wants to go for a run…or a hike.  He ain’t no couch potato…until he has had a busy day playing, going to the park, going on walks and you tire him out.  He wants to explore the world, meet and greet anyone on the street and say hello!

The best home for Rocko would be one where there is a yard, so that he can exercise and play with you!  Because kids can be frenetic, we think he’d be better off without kids.  His vocal manners are pretty good — we had not heard him bark, but once at adoptions, we found he does bark to alert!  AND if you take him out on a regular basis, he is pretty good doing his business outside and will use a pp pad if necessary!  He has been at doggie playcare, so he might need a refresher course.  But, no guarantees at your house!

Does Rocko sound like a pup you could “rock’n’roll with?