Tony

Tony is a 4-year-old Spaniel/Great Pyrenees mix who is knee-high, 62 pounds of pudge, and an expert in the art of hiding behind his people. He’s shy, timid, and convinced the outside world is a little too loud, but he’s also curious enough to poke his nose out and take a look before retreating to safety,<br/><br/>Tony was a COVID puppy who didn’t get much socialization. As a result, people, dogs, and cats are all a bit of a puzzle to him. He’s learning, though, as he’ll sniff a dog and then retreat to peek around his person as if to say, “Who is this bold interloper, and why are they in my space?” A calm, mellow dog companion might be fine for him, but bouncy pogo-stick dogs need not apply.<br/><br/>Cats scare him, but not in a predatory way. Think more “startled kid at a haunted house” than “hunter on the prowl.” Full retreat upon hissing is his standard default. <br/><br/>Tony is looking for a quiet home with a fenced yard where he can feel safe while he figures out that the world is not actually out to get him. He’d do best with teenagers and up, since younger kids are a bit too unpredictable for his liking. A sofa for him to crawl up on next to you to maybe get some petting and snacks is his best dream ever. <br/><br/>If you’re patient, kind, and willing to let a shy boy blossom at his own pace, Tony will reward you with gentle companionship and the occasional brave peek out from behind your legs.<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/dog-adoption/. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. <br/><br/>NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. <br/><br/>All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be.

Tony is a 4-year-old Spaniel/Great Pyrenees mix who is knee-high, 62 pounds of pudge, and an expert in the art of hiding behind his people. He’s shy, timid, and convinced the outside world is a little too loud, but he’s also curious enough to poke his nose out and take a look before retreating to safety,

Tony was a COVID puppy who didn’t get much socialization. As a result, people, dogs, and cats are all a bit of a puzzle to him. He’s learning, though, as he’ll sniff a dog and then retreat to peek around his person as if to say, “Who is this bold interloper, and why are they in my space?” A calm, mellow dog companion might be fine for him, but bouncy pogo-stick dogs need not apply.

Cats scare him, but not in a predatory way. Think more “startled kid at a haunted house” than “hunter on the prowl.” Full retreat upon hissing is his standard default.

Tony is looking for a quiet home with a fenced yard where he can feel safe while he figures out that the world is not actually out to get him. He’d do be

Tony is a 4-year-old Spaniel/Great Pyrenees mix who is knee-high, 62 pounds of pudge, and an expert in the art of hiding behind his people. He’s shy, timid, and convinced the outside world is a little too loud, but he’s also curious enough to poke his nose out and take a look before retreating to safety,

Tony was a COVID puppy who didn’t get much socialization. As a result, people, dogs, and cats are all a bit of a puzzle to him. He’s learning, though, as he’ll sniff a dog and then retreat to peek around his person as if to say, “Who is this bold interloper, and why are they in my space?” A calm, mellow dog companion might be fine for him, but bouncy pogo-stick dogs need not apply.

Cats scare him, but not in a predatory way. Think more “startled kid at a haunted house” than “hunter on the prowl.” Full retreat upon hissing is his standard default.

Tony is looking for a quiet home with a fenced yard where he can feel safe while he figures out that the world is not actually out to get him. He’d do best with teenagers and up, since younger kids are a bit too unpredictable for his liking. A sofa for him to crawl up on next to you to maybe get some petting and snacks is his best dream ever.

If you’re patient, kind, and willing to let a shy boy blossom at his own pace, Tony will reward you with gentle companionship and the occasional brave peek out from behind your legs.

If you