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Age: 3
Color: Color-headed White
Gender: Male
Status: Available
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| About Toby |
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Toby�s Personality & Progress 1/5/2026
Toby is a sweet, playful boy who is truly blossoming in his foster home. While he has a silly side�often found playing tug with his foster siblings or "borrowing" his foster mom�s neck pillow for a nap.��
Socialization & Home Life
Toby is a "lady�s man" and shows a clear preference for women. He is currently a bit aloof and tends to seek affection on his own terms; while he will come to his foster mom when he�s ready for attention, he generally avoids contact with other human household members for now. He could possibly be an only dog for the right adopter�who understands his need for engagement and an abundance of patience.
Toby can be wary of strangers and may bark or retreat when new people visit, so he�ll need a family that will let him move at his own pace. Please note that Toby has not been behaviorally tested around cats while in our care.
Training & Routine
Toby has made incredible strides with his house training! He has mastered the use of a dog door and thrives on a consistent routine. While his leash skills are still a work in progress, enrolling in formal training classes will be a wonderful way for Toby to bond with his new owner�and help him become the ideal house companion. This structured environment will build his confidence and strengthen his connection with his person.
Crate & Safety
Food appears to have been limited in Toby�s past life, making him very food-motivated and a bit anxious. Because he associates being crated with mealtime or receiving treats, he can get "wound up"�barking and spinning in anticipation�when meal prep begins or when he is being confined. He does best when he can follow a stable, established routine. A securely fenced yard is essential for Toby, as it has been a key factor in his house-training success and provides him a safe space to zoom and play.
The Ideal Match
Toby is looking for a quiet, patient home�ideally with a fenced yard and at least one playmate�where he can continue to grow at his own speed. If you are looking for a devoted companion and are willing to respect his boundaries as he learns to trust, Toby is ready to reward you with a lifetime of love. |
| Health Issues |
| None known |
| Heartworm Test Results |
Negative |
| Fencing Requirements |
| Does Toby require a fenced yard? |
Yes |
| Behavior |
| Is Toby housebroken? |
Yes His foster family has a dog door which leads to a fenced yard, which has helped Toby learn the house rules. |
| Walks on leash? |
Yes Toby could use more work in this area. |
| Comes when called? |
Yes He's learning, sometimes he'll play a game of catch me if you can. |
| Obedience trained? |
Yes He'll do most anything for food, he knows sit and is is working on down |
| Crate trained? |
Yes This is where he eats his meals. He does like to bark and spin |
| Rides in car? |
Yes He needs to be crated, he wants to sit on the driver and could be seen as a distraction |
| Allows strangers to pet? |
No Toby needs to get to know you first and then he will gain trust. |
| Submissive Peeing? |
No |
| Scared of loud noises? |
No |
| Shy? |
Yes He's a bit shy |
| Barks if alone? |
Unknown Yes, he really likes to be with people. And a few times his foster mom has heard him howl. |
| Aggressive with kids? |
No |
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