Ed (EJ 07-627)

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11/18/07: EJ came to us last Sunday and he has settled in wonderfully with our family. EJ is a gorgeous flat coat Golden and I'm guessing about 65-70#. EJ is neutered and about 16 months old.

EJ is well-behaved in the house, although he is a youngster and active. He respects the baby gate. He was very timid upon meeting his foster siblings, Holly and Marbles. There was one "row" with Holly, but Holly started it. EJ avoids my cats, as he is rightfully afraid of them.

EJ loves to go for walks. I walk him on a split leash with Holly and with a Gentle Leader on. He quickly figured out how to walk and not get tangled (Holly saw to that!). I have had him off leash in the yard and he is very attentive to me. He likes to chase sticks and balls, but hasn't learned to bring them back to me.

EJ likes my children (7 & 10), but is a little rambunctious with them. EJ's worst habit is jumping on me and the kids. We are working diligently with the "Off" command. He is very excited when we get home. He has had no accidents (he also is not a leg lifter, yeah!). I have not heard him bark. EJ doesn't seem to have any separation or anxiety issues. Just very active.

I would recommend EJ for an active family, who jogs or walks daily. Kids are fine, although I think older kids may better handle his "activeness".  A picture is coming soon, when I can get a good one. He's gorgeous. Also, EJ is going to the vet on Saturday, the 24th, for an update on vaccines and heartworm test. I expect no problems.

This guy will go fast!

 

 

At a Glance #07-627

Breed not specified Born: August 2006
Male Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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11/18/07: EJ came to us last Sunday and he has settled in wonderfully with our family. EJ is a gorgeous flat coat Golden and I'm guessing about 65-70#. EJ is neutered and about 16 months old.

EJ is well-behaved in the house, although he is a youngster and active. He respects the baby gate. He was very timid upon meeting his foster siblings, Holly and Marbles. There was one "row" with Holly, but Holly started it. EJ avoids my cats, as he is rightfully afraid of them.

EJ loves to go for walks. I walk him on a split leash with Holly and with a Gentle Leader on. He quickly figured out how to walk and not get tangled (Holly saw to that!). I have had him off leash in the yard and he is very attentive to me. He likes to chase sticks and balls, but hasn't learned to bring them back to me.

EJ likes my children (7 & 10), but is a little rambunctious with them. EJ's worst habit is jumping on me and the kids. We are working diligently with the "Off" command. He is very excited when we get home. He has had no accidents (he also is not a leg lifter, yeah!). I have not heard him bark. EJ doesn't seem to have any separation or anxiety issues. Just very active.

I would recommend EJ for an active family, who jogs or walks daily. Kids are fine, although I think older kids may better handle his "activeness".  A picture is coming soon, when I can get a good one. He's gorgeous. Also, EJ is going to the vet on Saturday, the 24th, for an update on vaccines and heartworm test. I expect no problems.

This guy will go fast!

 

 

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Saturday, November 24, 2007

EJ had a visit to the vet today. He has been up-dated with all of his vaccines, dewormed, micro-chipped and checked for heartworm (negative). EJ does have allergy ears and received a bottle of drops to help him. My vet figures he either has seasonal allergies, or food allergies. He is on a much better grade of food than what he came in with. I personally have had good results with Solid Gold and Eagle Pac with my Holly.   EJ was a very good boy at the vet. EJ weighs 76#. EJ sat like a gentleman (without a gentle leader!). My vet has 5 "clinic" cats and EJ was very interested in them. He got down in puppy stance, his front paws and head low, with his butt up in the air and wanted to play. Of course, the cats didn't and when they batted him, he backed off and barked at them (the first I've heard him bark). He has ignored my cats, but then my cats are a bit scarce since he's come to visit. I guess I'd make sure he is supervised at first until he's used to a furry friend.   EJ also made strides in being friendly with the two other dogs visiting the vet clinic. When EJ first came he was terribly timid with other dogs. He initiated contact and was very friendly with them.   EJ rode in the car very well. He simply laid down in the back seat and didn't even streak a window!   The jumping is getting better. We are consistently using the "off" command. He did knock over Carma the other day outside. He was being pretty rambunctious.   EJ is a good boy. I really like him.