Ralphie, the viral rescue pup first introduced to the world as “a terror in a somewhat small package,” has not only found a forever home — he’s also found an impressive new hobby!
After garnering national attention for the colorful description given to him by the Niagara County SPCA — the organization called him a “fire-breathing demon” in a Facebook post — the former shelter dog found a home with Jason Lin, an experienced dog trainer living in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Now, the duo, along with Lin’s other pups, spend their time skateboarding and posting about the French bulldog’s adorable escapades on Facebook.
Lin began training the pup to ride skateboards shortly after adopting Ralphie in March 2023 and soon started noticing immense emotional growth from the dog.
“He’s much more trusting of people now,” Lin told the Knoxville News Sentinel. “He’ll give people the benefit of the doubt. Deep down, he’s always been a social dog. He …