Louie 13-364

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 10/22/2013  Not required  Yes  Optional No
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Please welcome Louie to RAGOM Land! This little guy arrived at our home last night, and already seems settled in. He greets everyone with a happy face and wiggling rear end. He is a Golden Retriever mix, weighing 47 pounds with a beautiful, thick, light blonde fur coat. He came in as a stray from northern Minnesota, but has good manners, so must have had a home up until recently. Louie appears to be about one year old, is neutered, and has been groomed and brought up-to-date with vaccinations.

Normally, we wait a few days before posting a new foster on the website, but we plan to bring Louie to the RAGOM Meet & Greet at the Duluth Petco this Saturday, November 9th, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. So, if you'd like to meet him, we'd love to see you there!

Here is what we know about Louie so far:

  • Housetrained - yes
  • Walk nicely on a leash - yes
  • Like children - unknown, but likely yes
  • Like cats - unknown
  • Like other dogs - yes
  • Any aggression - have not seen any
  • Bark - when strangers approach house, otherwise no
  • Guard food or toys - no
  • Like to ride in vehicles - yes
  • Like to swim - unknown
  • Playful - beginning to play with resident dog
  • Object to being groomed - he didn't love his bath, but did okay
  • Chew inappropriate items - not so far
  • Get into garbage or countersurf - not so far
  • Separation anxiety - unknown, but probably not
  • Used to a crate - not yet
  • Free roam in house - yes
  • Sleep - on dog bed

 

    

At a Glance #13-364

Mixed Breed Born: October 2012
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

Profile

In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 10/22/2013  Not required  Yes  Optional No
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Please welcome Louie to RAGOM Land! This little guy arrived at our home last night, and already seems settled in. He greets everyone with a happy face and wiggling rear end. He is a Golden Retriever mix, weighing 47 pounds with a beautiful, thick, light blonde fur coat. He came in as a stray from northern Minnesota, but has good manners, so must have had a home up until recently. Louie appears to be about one year old, is neutered, and has been groomed and brought up-to-date with vaccinations.

Normally, we wait a few days before posting a new foster on the website, but we plan to bring Louie to the RAGOM Meet & Greet at the Duluth Petco this Saturday, November 9th, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. So, if you'd like to meet him, we'd love to see you there!

Here is what we know about Louie so far:

  • Housetrained - yes
  • Walk nicely on a leash - yes
  • Like children - unknown, but likely yes
  • Like cats - unknown
  • Like other dogs - yes
  • Any aggression - have not seen any
  • Bark - when strangers approach house, otherwise no
  • Guard food or toys - no
  • Like to ride in vehicles - yes
  • Like to swim - unknown
  • Playful - beginning to play with resident dog
  • Object to being groomed - he didn't love his bath, but did okay
  • Chew inappropriate items - not so far
  • Get into garbage or countersurf - not so far
  • Separation anxiety - unknown, but probably not
  • Used to a crate - not yet
  • Free roam in house - yes
  • Sleep - on dog bed

 

    

Updates

Monday, November 18, 2013

We have had Louie for over two weeks now, and have come to know him better. For one thing, he is not good with cats. He chases cats and squirrels, and loves to spend his day sitting in the backyard looking in the trees for squirrels. He lets me know he needs to go out by coming to me and doing a happy dance while panting. He is just starting to learn his name and usually comes when asked, unless he is preoccupied with something else, like a squirrel. Initially, Louie was unsure about getting in the car, but now he knows it means a walk, so he is happy to oblige. He has started playing with our resident dog. Did well with the people at RAGOM's Meet and Greet in Duluth Petco, and spent quite a bit of time enjoying pets from two little girls, then started following them when they got up to leave. Louie never jumps on people; he is a calm dog. Louie really charmed the vet -- he sat waiting for the vet to emerge from the back room to the exam room, and happily greeted him even though Louie had never met the vet before. Louie absolutely loves tummy rubs. Cocks his head when he is trying to understand something he hears or sees. Louie has been described as having the fastest wagging tail this side of the Mississippi. Loves to be petted and brushed. Sleeps on a dog bed, but enjoys coming up on our bed in the evenings to relax and be petted. Content sitting in the house and also enjoys walks. Not food motivated. Vet identified many broken and missing teeth (recommended extracting 3 teeth in the future), and previous cut to the side of his tongue indicating Louie sustained a severe trauma to the mouth at least 6 months ago or more; the molar teeth are all intact and look good. Vet commented on how Louie is trusting and very friendly.


Waiting for the vet

Here is an updated list of what we know about Louie, now that he has been in our home for over two weeks:

  • Disposition - calm, happy and friendly
  • Housetrained - yes
  • Walk nicely on a leash - yes
  • Children - yes
  • Cats - no
  • Aggression - no
  • Bark - very little
  • Guard food or toys - no
  • Like to ride in vehicles - yes
  • Swim - unknown
  • Playful - somewhat so far
  • Grooming - yes
  • Chew inappropriate items - no
  • Get into garbage or countersurf - no
  • Separation anxiety - no
  • Used to a crate - no
  • Free roam in house - yes
  • Sleep - dog bed