Scout likes to tug, but really what gets him going is herding other dogs... We'll see if tug is enough of a motivator for training. Frustration of not working might be able to be used to bump his energy.
Scout is great with new dogs; this video is great for watching dog communication & negotiation.
Here "Scout" (formerly "Dana") shows us what motivates him: "Prey" for getting the toy, "hunt" for tugging & dedication to getting the toy from beneath the stairs, and "food" for reward for what will become the "give" command. Social/"pack" will be assessed over the course of bonding with the dog, but the fact that he is willing to play with me speaks a bit toward this drive.