Sherlock quite enjoyed fights, even if he himself wasn't physically doing the fighting.

But his precious Toby!

"Well, it's up to you," he said, to the Rockruff who was trying to lick his face. "Want to battle?"

"Ruff!"

Guess that was a yes. Sherlock got up, brushing the sand off of himself and Toby, and set him down.

"Let's do it."