Tommy is a happy-go-lucky boy with a heart full of love to give! He's a super sweet and treat-motivated pup who adores toys, belly rubs, and snuggling on the sofa. Tommy is the silliest boy, and he once jumped right inside the toy bin and had the time of his life! He's happiest by your side, following you around and staying close. He's learning "sit" and "lay down," which he does very well when there are no distractions and is getting better during outings.
Ideal Home
Tommy would thrive in a home where he can be your constant companion. He can get anxious or overexcited in new environments, but he responds very well to the “chill” command when given in a soothing voice. He does experience some separation anxiety, typically settling within 10–20 minutes. Guiding him to “chill” through a camera microphone has also been helpful.
Ongoing Health
Tommy has an old injury on his front left leg.
Training & Support
Tommy is alert and can be reactive to noises and people around the apartment building. His reactivity can include a stiff body, low growl, barking, or lunging, especially when first stepping outside, at drive-thru workers, or when another dog growls at him. His reactivity toward strangers, other dogs, and loud bangs is improving. During outings, he does very well and has made friends with neighbors and had positive interactions with other dogs, enjoying playtime. While he has experienced dog parks, they are not the best option for him right now. He has improved with his leash-biting tendency by working on “no mouth” and learning more appropriate ways to play. He is very treat-motivated, which is helping his training tremendously. Tommy will benefit from continued work with a trainer regarding his reactivity, but he is making meaningful progress and showing great potential.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Tommy is located in Ohio and can be transported within a 3-hour radius.
