• Leash Manners - Walks well on leash and enjoys riding in a car.
• Crate/House Training - Fully house trained and crate trained.  I leave his crate open and he goes in on his own to nap or at night so I don’t close the door.
• Socialization – Toby is a little reserved at first with people but warms up quickly and enjoys being petted.  He hops like a puppy when he sees me come in or is ready to play. He loves having his belly rubbed.  He is comfortable with everyone in the family (husband and college age sons) and gets along with my larger dogs.  He chases across the yard with the dogs and then lays a few feet from them to enjoy the fresh air.  We’re fostering a small 6 month old puppy and he has shown no aggression to her.  He seemed to enjoy the attention but wasn’t quite sure how to play with her so he let her do the playing and he sat there smiling.  Toby is socialized with cats as well.
• Energy Level and Exercise – He has a low to moderate energy – seems content to be near me and enjoys the freedom of the yard.  He gets excited when he sees the leash and loves walks and the dog park.
• Daily Structure and Schedule – We go for a walk and he eats 3/4 cup for breakfast.  He plays in the yard and enjoys lying in the sandbox with the other dogs.  He follows me around a lot thru the day.  He has 3/4 cup of food around 6 PM and then plays in the yard.  He sleeps well thru the night and enjoys napping.
• Confidence Level – He is fairly confident and does well with my large dogs.  He barks when someone comes to the door but stops when told to do so.  His bark is not loud.  I have had no issues with him trying to bite or be aggressive.  My husband sits in the floor and pets him and a teenage girl he just met picked him up and hugged him.  He looked a little startled at first but then seemed to enjoy it.
• Obedience Training – He knows “sit”, “shake”, “beg” and we’re working on “wait” at the door.   He makes great eye contact and seems to want to please, so he should be easy to train.
• Behaviors – He eats in the same room with other dogs and is not food aggressive.  He takes treats gently.  He is respectful to large dogs and enjoys being around them in the yard. 
• Personality Quirks – Toby seems a little timid at times but is comfortable with the dogs.  He has adapted well to being in a home with 4 adults, 4 large dogs, and 6 month and 8 month old puppies.  He barked at my sons at first but then was happy to let them pet him.  He enjoys “marking” over the other dogs in the yard.
• Ideal Home - Toby would love a calm home with a single person or couple.  He seems to want to be mainly with one person.  He would enjoy being out of the crate as much as possible and would enjoy going for walks.  He could be an only dog but would do well with a dog that is respectful to him.  Toby is an adorable dog and brightens my day with his affectionate smile and playful hop.

 According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is an alert and happy animal - graceful, strong and well-coordinated. A playful and friendly terrier. They make great watch dogs and bark at the arrival of guests. They are usually very loving with children and get along reasonably well with other dogs. An unsocialized dog with a meek owner, who does not know how and when to correct negative behaviors may end up with a dog agresive dog. Some individuals who were not raised with cats, may not get along well with them. All it takes is some fast movement on the part of the cat, and the dog's instincts will take over and he will chase them. The dog needs to be corrected right before they take off after the cat. They have a puppy attitude that remains with it throughout its life. Sweet-tempered, easy-going and self-confident. This breed needs to be taught, preferably when young, but older dogs can learn, what is  and is not acceptable behavior. It is very intelligent, so it will generally grasp quickly what is required of them. They have a straightforward nature and need to be handled in a straightforward manner. Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers bond closely with their family. They seldom bark unnecessarily. Though not as aggressive as many other terriers, males may be combative with other male dogs if challenged. The Soft Coated Wheaten should be well socialized with other dogs while they are young puppies, but adults can learn it is unacceptable behavior if they have an owner who properly communicates with them. This breed is increasing in popularity and is known in most areas of the United States, but it may still require some calling around to find a breeder. In order to have a well behaved Wheaten, you must be firm, but calm, consistent and confident with the dog. Meek owners will find the dog will easily take over the home and will be hard to control. Do not allow this dog to jump on humans. Jumping dogs are not "greeting" the human. Jumping is a respect and a dominancy issue.