Tom is a pretty low maintenance guy. He has medium length fur with a thick undercoat, and should probably be brushed about once a week. We use a furminator brush. With this upkeep, we have actually not noticed any shedding from him! I'm sure there's a few hairs here and there, but it's nothing like the Great Dane fur that we find everywhere!
Tom's main goal in life is to be nearby you. Sometimes cuddling close, sometimes just tucked in some blankets or a dog bed in the same room as you. And when you move rooms, Tom will happily run ahead of you to claim the comfiest spot in the room you are headed to. Tom enjoys taking walks and walks so well on a leash. You actually have to encourage him along sometimes, as he would rather sniff the whole way. No pulling, that's for sure! But if you want to have a lazy day cuddling on the couch, Tom will be more than happy to oblige. He's a pretty easy going guy!
We are still working on potty training a bit, but I can honestly say a lot of that is our fault, not Tom's. With 3 dogs in the house, it's gotten a little hectic and it's harder to watch him. I think Tom will really benefit from using gates and the crate as a training technique. We do this here, and it has really helped. I think he would also really enjoy a house in a quieter area or even a fenced in yard. We live on the East Side on a busy street so sometimes Tom is JUST about to go potty, and a car door slams or someone yells, and he loses focus. Oh dogs...
I'm sure there a million other wonderful things I can tell you about Tom. Why don't you fill out an application and come and meet him and learn more! Until then, enjoy his extraordinary cuteness in the following pictures!
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| Playing with foster brother Dexter |
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| Tired out from all that playing |
