My name is Tonya!

This little dog is terrific companion and a true love bug!! Here is what her foster mom tells us about Tonya: 'You will never be lonely with her around. Tonya loves to be near her people and she follows me around our home. She is so smart and treat motivated too! She loves to do treat puzzles, gently nibble on her toys and will diligently gnaw away a chew toy for long periods of time. If I catch her nibbling on something she's not supposed to be enjoying, a sharp 'ah-ah' and she immediately stops. She does great on car rides loves stopping in on trips to the pet store. She is newly house trained so lots of potty breaks will help to prevent accidents in the house. Crate training is in progress and while she doesn't love being in her crate, she is learning that it is a positive place where she gets treats and praise. With patience, persistence and positive reinforcement, she could learn to appreciate the safety of her crate. Since she loves being with her person or family she would love to be perfect for someone who works from home or is home a good part of the day.'

Tonya also loves other dogs and would be a great companion to another dog that likes to play. She also tested well with cats! She loves to go for walks and hikes and will sleep in her crate at night if necessary but she is in seventh heaven if you let her sleep with you at night! If you are interested in meeting Tonya please let us know. Thank you for your interest in Tonya! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=18487 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this pet, to email the contact person listed for more information and how to meet Tonya, or to submit an online application.

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