Tobias

Meet Tobias, or Toby, or Beanie if you're in his trusted circle! This 6-month-old Pitbull Terrier mix has already overcome more than most dogs ever will. Found dumped in the snow with severe frostbite, he needed time, medical care, and patience to heal. Once he felt safe, his true personality came forward: energetic, goofy, affectionate, and endlessly determined. Toby is a petite 30-40lbs and is not expected to get much bigger. What is big is his energy level. He is an exceptionally active, high-drive puppy with zero off-switch and a strong prey drive. He thrives on structure, consistency, and plenty of physical and mental work. He recently completed a month-long board-and-train program, where he made strong progress, but he will absolutely need a family committed to continuing that training every single day. Toby adores other dogs and plays rough, fast, and with enthusiasm. He'll do best in a home with other confident, playful dogs who can match his style. While he lives peacefully with cats, his intense, mouthy play style means he'd be happiest in a cat-free home or with extremely dog-savvy cats. He has not, yet, been tested with children, but it is suspected he would either do well in a home with older children or a home where interactions with small children would be closely moderated. He is crate trained, mostly potty trained, fully vetted for his age, and eager to learn. During training, we also discovered that he's a natural at barn hunt and he would shine in an active home interested in dog sports or structured outlets for his drive. Puzzle toys, scent work, long hikes, and regular training sessions will help him settle and succeed. Toby is a wonderful, resilient dog who bonds deeply once he trusts you. His best match is a patient, dedicated family who understands high-drive breeds and is ready to invest time, training, boundaries, and a lot of exercise. Given the right guidance, he will be an endlessly fun, loyal adventure companion. If his current foster parents didn't already have a zoo of their own, he would already be a part of the pack, permanently. Whether he is bouncing around the house like a bunny with a stuffy toy in his mouth, playing with his foster siblings in the water spewing from the backyard hose spigot, or sitting patiently with his head cocked to the side for a treat; this little guy is always putting a smile on his foster parents' faces. What's stopping you from letting him bring this joy to you and your family?

Ideal Home

A home with other confident, playful dogs who can match his style. A cat-free home or with extremely dog-savvy cats. A home with older children or where interactions with small children would be closely moderated. A family committed to continuing his training every single day.

Ongoing Health

No ongoing health concerns mentioned.

Training & Support

He will absolutely need a family committed to continuing his daily training. He has a strong prey drive and zero off-switch, requiring structure, consistency, and plenty of physical and mental work. Puzzle toys, scent work, long hikes, and regular training sessions will help him settle and succeed.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Tobias is in a foster home near Indianapolis and transport may be available within a 50-mile radius.