Tonka

Tonka is an eleven week old Labradoodle puppy who is looking for a forever home as special as he is. As his name suggests, he is a sturdy and tough little man who will grow to be a medium sized dog. With an affectionate and inquisitive nature and a love for life and all it has to offer, Tonka is sure to win the heart of everyone he meets.

Tonka came into my care three weeks ago and in that time he has definitely won the heart of everyone in my family. If it is possible, he is even sweeter than he looks in his pictures. Tonka is confident and happy with new people, and friendly and sociable with dogs of all sizes and ages. I have been impressed with his desire to learn and general good behaviour.

Tonka is progressing well with his toilet training and is learning to sit and wait for meals. Like all puppies, he loves to play and has energy to spare. His new family will need to be devoted to providing him with ongoing training to ensure he becomes the best dog he can be.

Tonka is still learning his manners, and may borrow a thong, shoe or teddy bear if it is left unattended. His new owners must be aware of this and be patient. After all, he is still a baby and everything looks like a toy. Puppies need positive training to learn boundaries and expectations. Tonka is a very clever boy and would love spending time with his humans in puppy preschool.

As a puppy, Tonka will only be rehomed with a family who has another dog. He has always had K9 companions and would be lost without a doggy playmate. Tonka currently lives with his foster mummy, and human family, his K9 foster sister, and his brother. He loves to play all day with his brother Tosh and foster sister Honey. Tonka’s new family must have a dog of a similar size and energy level. Ideally, he will find a home with a dog that is slightly older; this will allow him to learn appropriate puppy social skills and grow as a fantastic friend and companion.

Tonka is currently living with two children and is very well-behaved around them. Mouthing and nipping are not issues but he does jump up when he gets very excited- especially when he greets you first thing in the morning. He would be well suited to a family with kids but responsible ownership and supervision is recommended at all times. As a pup, he could be easily hurt if accidentally dropped or through overly rough play.

It is essential that Tonka will be included and have lots of time with his new family. He will not be suited to a family who are out all day and he will also need to be allowed inside as part of the pack. Labradoodles are affectionate, intelligent and sociable dogs who require interaction and stimulation. A bored puppy will take his frustration out on furniture, gardens, the house, your favourite shoes… and will develop undesirable habits like barking, that often result in them being surrendered to the pound. We aim to avoid that by ensuring all dogs and puppies are matched with the perfect family and situation.

Experience and/or knowledge of the breed are also desirable. New owners should research the breed before taking on the large responsibility and commitment. Tonka has a dense, woolly, non-shedding coat that requires regular grooming. He will need frequent brushing coupled with professional clipping to maintain a healthy and tangle free coat.

Because of his thick coat, Tonka really feels the heat. As you can see from his photos, he is usually retreating in a nice shady spot. His new family will need to have plenty of shade and shelter, as well as secure fencing and a puppy safe yard. A thorough yard inspection will be completed before Tonka is rehomed.

If you are interested in learning more about Tonka or the adoption process, please email Kylie (preferred contact method) at oscartilly@hotmail.com

Tonka's adoption fee is $650 and he is desexed, vaccinated, and will be lifetime registered on the completion of his 2 week trial. Tonka is located in East Maitland.