Socialization/training: Tonka is very food motivated and remembers his commands once he knows you have a treat. He knows sit, down, and leave it. He has poor recall and can be stubborn with name recognition. Additional work is recommended. He does not seem to be fearful of noises or new situations. He does well living in a home with 3 other dogs. He wants to be around his humans and will follow them from room to room. There is no separation anxiety, but usually someone is home and he has 3 other dogs home when we leave him. He has never been around cats but has seen them on walks and I don't think he should be trusted around them. He is frightened of thunder and fireworks but not exceedingly.
Crate trained: Tonka has no interest in going into a crate and really doesn't need one.
Leash trained: Tonka is very strong and can be a big puller when he sees another dog. He LOVES his walks. He walks well with one or two of the other dogs but does better by himself. He does have a tendency to stop in front of you to look at something.
Activity Level: He has one longer walk in the morning and a short walk before bed. He would do well in a home with other dogs who love to play. Inside he's a perfect gentleman.
Fence: A 6' fence is REQUIRED. Like many setter/mixes, he can be an escape artist. A solid exercise plan is crucial. Tonka would love to be your running/hiking buddy. I think he would blow through an electronic fence.
Behavior: Tonka is a very smart dog who is very food motivated. He doesn't beg, if he gets a treat and is told no more, he stops. He will bark when the others bark but is the first to stop. He loves to be around his humans. He follows me everywhere and will sleep at my feet.
Medical History:Tonka is a very healthy young dog. He's neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention and nextguard.
Foster Comments: Tonka is a great easy-going dog in the house. He needs an experienced dog person. He loves his walks and does great in the car. His ideal home would be a family that does not crate him. A high fence is mandatory in his forever home. I don't think he would intentionally hurt a small child, but he could do it unintentionally. A willingness to leash walk at least twice a day for potty breaks and continue with leash manners is crucial. He has a very strong prey drive, so he will not be safe off-leash. Because of this prey drive, he is not good with small dogs, cats, or other furry critters.
Foster Location: Port St Lucie, FL
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