About Toby

Hi there, I'm Toby! As an 8-month-old puppy, I am full of energy and curiosity. I love exploring new places, sniffing new smells, and playing outside. I'm extremely food motivated, quite smart and a quick learner! I love playing fetch, chase, and keep away. I go on walks daily, sometimes when my foster parents are on bikes (and I can jog). I need exercise every day, because with activity, I'm much more well-mannered. I'm very affectionate once I get comfortable with you. My foster family is working on my stranger-danger and improving my social skills since I had little human interaction or training as a younger pup. I'm neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. I can be a bit nervous and shy at first, I'll probably even bark at you, but once I get to know you I'm as loving and loyal as they come. I'm very obedient and always eager to please. I learned how to use the doggie door in one day, but I occasionally still have excited-pee moments. I get a bath, my nails trimmed, and my teeth brushed with no complaints! I know several commands like sit, wait and down and I usually sleep through the night in my own dog bed without any fuss. I have a big case of FOMO, so I'm good in a crate for about 3 hours with a chew bone or lick mat, but I still may cry and bark when left. I love to go bye-bye and I'm great in the car. My foster family takes me on lots of field trips, and I go to work with my foster dad sometimes too. I have two foster fur sisters that I continue to learn from daily. I'd do best in a home with another doggie sibling to help build my confidence and continue to learn how to dog. I'll need an active parent or family as I have a lot of energy, but I really do settle down after exercise. I'm working on down and because I still jump up on my favorite people, older kids would probably be best for me. I'm looking for an active and patient home that will nurture my playful puppy spirit and provide lots of fun and love. I promise I'm worth it! Adopt me and let's make some wonderful memories together! (Toby will need more than one meet and greet due to his shyness) If Toby sounds perfect for you, please fill out our application: https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application There is an additional $20 microchip fee which includes registration and transfer to his new furever family. All adoption fees are used for future rescue efforts.

Norfolk (City)
Norfolk, Virginia 23508