Troy joined me 2 days ago as my latest ASD foster dog, and since then I've learned he doesn't like fresh liver (what!), scuffs and paws to make a nest before sitting down - even on tiled and wooden floors (goofy!), and he marks all outdoor areas by squatting like a young male, leaning forward, back legs slightly apart - bit girlish really! 
[Just done some reading on this, and male leg-cocking appears to be hormonally controlled when testosterone levels rise. Perhaps Troy just isn't hormonally charged right now!] >> read moreWhat's best, though, is that he likes everyone he meets! He's not the rushy-up type of dog, wag wag, pat me, pant pant, but approaches slowly and confidently, tail wagging gently, to enjoy a stroke. He especially likes neck and chin rubs. He also likes gentle head strokes but is a little wary of kisses around his head! Early days though, and if he's to become someone's Troy Boy!, he may just have to grin & bear it!
My husband, Martin - who doesn't like EVERY dog I bring into our home (lovable patient man that he is), has given Troy the 'Pat of Approval', labelling him Nice Guy and blathering on about it being good to have another chap in the house. What with me and 4 female dogs ranging from 7 months to 13 years (I'm a tad older) , i.e. all levels of misbehaviour and grumpiness, I sort of sympathise with him on this point.
If Troy is to be considered as part of ASD's SSOS programme (rehoming overseas), he must learn to relax totally in a crate, being happy to sleep in it all through the night. We have a very long way to go on that score, Troy being unwilling to enter the crate on his own accord even for a tasty liver snack.
His aloofness with my other K9s is disappearing as time goes on, aided considerably by puppy Daisy who carries her octopus to him regularly, shoving it in his face and demanding he tries to take it from her.That's it for today. I'll update Troy Boy's Blog frequently, so keep checking back.
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