One thing I'm pretty insistent on is that Ty be adopted into a home with at least one other friendly dog, and here's why. Ty absolutely loves other dogs- he has gotten along well with every, every dog he's met- and he's met plenty! From pitties to chi's, fluffy to almost hairless, young and old- he's friendly, happy and trusting of other dogs- not dominant or submissive in any way. And he watches them- especially how they interact with humans. He sees my dogs approach others with friendliness, and it cues him that it's OK to do the same. He learned the routine of my house by following my crew around, and in the early days here when he would bark and growl when afraid I would immediately stop paying attention to him and give affection to one of mine. When he saw my dogs reacting in a happy and relaxed way he'd stop growling and come running for affection! It worked like a charm.

He likes to cuddle in a dog pile and I often see six tangled limbs in a snoring furry bundle with Ty, my other foster little blind Graham http://www.adoptapet.com/pet/9109414-providence-rhode-island-yorkie-yorkshire-terrier-mix and my Pixie intertwined with each other in a dog bed or of my sofa. My Salty Dog is a grumpy old man, a 14 YO Boston Terrier who has little use for other dogs- and Ty can sense that, and respects him by giving him his space.

And Ty LOVES to play! He seems so relaxed and happy when he's wrestling and playing chase with his buddies. His canine social skills are such a strength, and it's a part of his character I really want to maintain.