Judah (Phoenix 10-063)

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October 29, 2010

Phoenix is one of our black lab, coon hound, golden retriever mixes that was brought into RAGOM last spring (see photos below from the March 2010 updates). Phoenix was adopted out by a loving family but unfortunately Phoenix and one of the little boys did not have a mutual understanding of what was playing and what was not. He did very well with their younger son and would do well with kids.

Phoenix has done a great job getting adjusted to our family. Our resident golden, Nova, and Phoenix have now figured out how to play with each other. We have a fenced in yard and Phoenix loves to be able to go in and out of the house when he wants. His favorite place is to sit out on the deck looking out to the field and just feel the cool breeze blow through his fur. Phoenix has not had any accidents since arriving to our house and is well crate trained. We started off crating him when we leave and at night. He has already earned free roam at night and during the day when we are away about 8 hours and does terrific. We have had him less than a week so we are very impressed with how well he does.

We have taken Phoenix for a few walks and already he has improved. He is a big boy for being 8 months old and I think he will continue to get bigger, so pulling us down the street won't work so well :) We are also working on excited barking- when we get home Phoenix barks at Nova to tell her to settle down, but then continues to bark so that is probably the toughest training piece right now.

Phoenix is not aggressive at all and has shown only love towards anyone and everyone he meets- dog or human. He met a few neighbor kids on our walk and sat down and cried happily-(very vocal dog)- while they petted him...he LOVED it! We will continue working on the puppy basics and would ask that his furever home be willing to do some obedience training with him!

 

At a Glance #10-063

Mixed Breed Born: February 2010
Male 5 lbs

Status: Adopted

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October 29, 2010

Phoenix is one of our black lab, coon hound, golden retriever mixes that was brought into RAGOM last spring (see photos below from the March 2010 updates). Phoenix was adopted out by a loving family but unfortunately Phoenix and one of the little boys did not have a mutual understanding of what was playing and what was not. He did very well with their younger son and would do well with kids.

Phoenix has done a great job getting adjusted to our family. Our resident golden, Nova, and Phoenix have now figured out how to play with each other. We have a fenced in yard and Phoenix loves to be able to go in and out of the house when he wants. His favorite place is to sit out on the deck looking out to the field and just feel the cool breeze blow through his fur. Phoenix has not had any accidents since arriving to our house and is well crate trained. We started off crating him when we leave and at night. He has already earned free roam at night and during the day when we are away about 8 hours and does terrific. We have had him less than a week so we are very impressed with how well he does.

We have taken Phoenix for a few walks and already he has improved. He is a big boy for being 8 months old and I think he will continue to get bigger, so pulling us down the street won't work so well :) We are also working on excited barking- when we get home Phoenix barks at Nova to tell her to settle down, but then continues to bark so that is probably the toughest training piece right now.

Phoenix is not aggressive at all and has shown only love towards anyone and everyone he meets- dog or human. He met a few neighbor kids on our walk and sat down and cried happily-(very vocal dog)- while they petted him...he LOVED it! We will continue working on the puppy basics and would ask that his furever home be willing to do some obedience training with him!

 

Updates

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Phoenix is now 6 weeks old and had his first bath today! He is the biggest boy, but he’s the gentlest of the bunch. The litter is currently weaning off of Molly right now, so they are sleeping the night without mom. He’s also the clumsy one and falls off of things more often than the others. He is ready to meet his forever family!

 

 

 

Monday, March 1, 2010

Phoenix is 4 weeks old and has 3 brothers and 1 sister. His momma is Molly 10-058.  They arrived from Missouri on Saturday and were welcomed to our crazy pack of dogs and people!  Winston, resident dog, is loving the pups.  Buster 09-298, my other foster, is not quite sure what to make of them.

 

They arrived very healthy and shall we say, chubby!  They range in weight from 8-9 lbs, which is quite large for 4 weeks.  They’re already eating soft puppy food and still enjoy nursing from momma.  I think she will start weaning them in the next couple weeks or so.  The pups will receive their first vaccinations in 3 weeks and then the following week (end of March) they will be spayed or neutered.

 

Did I say how adorable they are?? Momma appears to be all Golden. Dad is said to be part black lab and coonhound mix. What a combination!  They have received many visitors and have enjoyed the attention. Thank you everyone who has donated newspaper, paper towels and blankets to them.  We sure go through a lot of paper products! 

 

More info to follow later this week. They will not be able to go to their forever homes until after their spay/neuters, which would make them available to “go home” the first week in April.