Thanks everyone for your compliments! Tex is a good boy, a snuggle bug too! He's doing better on the leash, but really having issues when we come across another dog. I just can't get him to focus on me, even with "high value treats". He's not aggressive, just wants to play, so he pulls and barks and play bows. Yikes-we are quite a sight! I absolutely think he's lonely for canine companionship, but I really can't take on another dog at this time. A friend brought her dog over, she's twice the size of Tex and a sweetheart, but she was afraid of him! Poor Tex didn't know what to do. I'm trying to arrange some play dates for him, but it hasn't been working out with scheduling so hopefully soon. He walks around kinda squeaking at times, I really think he's looking for his friends, especially outside. I know he was with 6 other dogs in his foster home, and have no idea about before that, but based on what I've seen- I really think he lived with dogs, cats and kids. We'll keep working on it!