Ryder is very intelligent and creative. He trained each of the pups to their own specific job (e.g. Marshall as a firefighter dog, Chase as a police dog etc.), and he invented all of the gadgets used by the PAW Patrol team. He even taught each pup how to use their own gadgets. During an emergency, Ryder knows the solutions to each problem and he also knows which pups are needed in each mission. He is tech-savvy and has built the pups' equipment and vehicles.

During missions, Ryder is seen in all episodes as being very calm and collected. He is also very mature, patient, and friendly, which earns him the trust and loyalty of all the pups, and this makes him a good leader of the PAW Patrol. He's kind and caring towards his pups. He's always willing to help out someone with nothing in return, even if that someone happens to be a villain like Mayor Humdinger. He's quite reasonable and lenient, even to Mayor Humdinger, despite the latter's schemes. He along with the other members are deeply respected by the town because of their professionalism and saving the day multiple time. Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp... or 'beep-beep' for help!" (from " Pups Save the Space Alien") Ryder is the leader, rescuer, and teacher of the pups. He has heart, a can-do-spirit, and the skills PAW Patrol needs to get the job done! During rescues, you can catch Ryder on his hi-tech ATV that transforms into an hovercraft and a snowmobile."Whenever the rain is going to spoil your picture-perfect day, just yelp for help!" (from " Pups Save the Chalk Art") The roof of the PAW Patroller is bright red, while the main body has light and dark gray portions. There is a wide stripe of bright blue just under the roof. The wheel wells are teal and there is a tiny strip of yellow separating it from the gray. Located on the roof, there are four large lights on the front side of the vehicle. The side prominently displays the PAW Patrol logo, while a smaller logo appears on the front. Like Ryder's ATV and the pups' vehicles, the PAW Patroller is numbered as well. It has a large "08" on the sides to designate it as a vehicle of the team's motor pool. The vehicle has many features of the Lookout and is designed to operate in locations far from Adventure Bay. The PAW Patroller is driven by Robo-Dog.

An extraordinary mission like this calls for extraordinary gear and vehicles. This is a Mission PAW!" (from " Mission PAW: Quest for the Crown") Rescue Knights, to the Castle Lookout." (starting from " Rescue Knights: Quest for the Dragon's Tooth") Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp... or 'arrgh' for help!" (from " Pups and the Pirate Treasure") Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp for help! Hopefully before you lose your pup tag." (from " Pups Save Skye")Whenever you've got a flat, or a goat's got your pizza dough, just yelp for help!" (from " Pups Save a Pizza") PAW Patrol, it's time for an Ultimate rescue!" (starting from " Ultimate Rescue: Pups Save the Royal Kitties") In PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, he reveals that he came up with the motto, "No job is too big, no pup is too small", after rescuing Skye, seeing how brave a small pup like her could be. Whenever you're in ghostly trouble again, just say 'oooooh' for help!" (from "Mission PAW: Royally Spooked") Ryder possesses the skills and abilities of a leader. Ryder is very intelligent. He is able to solve any problem that occurs in Adventure Bay. Ryder is very organized and always prepared for any mission.

Pups Stop the Cheetah (debut of the new PAW Patroller; final appearance of the original PAW Patroller) Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp... or slap your tail for help!" (from " Pups Save the Beavers")Always ready for rescue action, Ryder has a secret escape hatch that sends him straight from the front cab into the sea! When you spot trouble, simply open the secret escape hatch, hand Ryder his personal sub, and dive into the imaginary water. Whenever you're having problems hiding or seeking, just hiccup for help!" (from " Pups Save a Dragon") Ryder is a young, precocious, 10-year-old boy who is the leader of the PAW Patrol. During an emergency, he calls and leads the pups on missions to help the citizens of Adventure Bay.