Collie has been waiting for a home for nearly a year
Tony, 8, arrived at the All Creatures Great and Small kennels in Torfaen on June 29 last year, and has been in the care of the Dogs Trust ever since.
Tony's handlers say he is a bright dog with 'remarkable training potential' and thrives on learning new things.
Tony's favourite treat is cheese, which he gets as a reward during training.
Tony was brought to the Dogs Trust with Scooby, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Labrador mix, when their owners moved overseas and couldn't take them along.
Scooby found a new home shortly after arriving.
Tony loves playing with cuddly toys, fetch, and tug-of-war.
He also has a quirky love for water, often heading straight for the pools in the fields.
After he's done playing, the pool is often empty because of his energetic digging.
He needs a special water bowl because he tends to empty it quickly.
Tony is still looking for his forever home and needs a stable environment with a consistent routine.
He can't live with young children or cats, but he might be okay living with another dog of similar size and temperament.
(Image: All Creatures Great and Small)
Tony is good on the lead but is still undergoing training for his 'traffic reactivity'.
This means he can sometimes be wary of traffic and might bark and lunge at vehicles.
Potential adopters will need to work closely with the Dogs Trust to continue his training.
Tony is making good progress, and it's important to keep this up.
The Dogs Trust says Tony is a special dog who needs a loving home as soon as possible.
If you think you could give Tony the home he deserves, Dogs Trust is asking you to get in touch.
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