Lucky 09-219

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I would like to introduce you to one of the newest members of the RAGOM family. This is Lucky. Lucky is a 90# medium to dark colored PB. He is truly one beautiful boy. Lucky has been with us a couple of days now. Lucky was surrendered because his previous owners were older and were moving to a place that where they couldn't take Lucky. Lucky is neutered and also appears to be house trained. I have been watching him and no accidents yet (knock on wood). We went to the vet today and he is currently up to date on his shots and was micro-chipped. He passed his exam with flying colors and did great during his exam. The vet did suggest that he come down on his weight since he is a little on the heavy side. So we are reducing his food to 3 cups a day.

Lucky definitely needs to be on the gentle leader when taking him on the leash. He does well on the gentle leader (although he does try to get it off sometimes). He appears to take direction very well. He knows how to sit and lay down.

When we first introduced Lucky to our resident dogs he was a little snarky (growling), but then again so was one of mine. I think he was the only dog so he may not be used to having others around that he has to "entertain". Plus our Lola never lets anyone rest for a second, so poor Lucky has had a dog in his face every second that she is around him. He does tell her to "knock it off", but of course Lola is not one to give in. I think he has done well with them seeing how he has only been here a couple of days. At the vet today another dog came in and he was a little snarky again, but I corrected him and he stopped instantly. I think he could benefit from some ongoing training.

I also think that he should be in a home that has older children and one where his owners are active. I think he would benefit from the exercise. The reason I say he should be with older children is because he is bigger and stronger than some of the goldens we have had before and could easily knock a child over. We also had an issue where Lucky mouthed one of our younger children. I did not see the incident so cannot tell you the circumstances surrounding it. After the incident occurred we kenneled Lucky for a while and watched him around the kids. We haven't had another incident since so he may have just been startled when he mouthed my son. It's just something to take into consideration. Please understand that if he was a biter he would not be allowed in our home, so I hope one incident does not deter someone
from an otherwise great dog.

Lucky is very quiet except if someone is at the door or he sees them walk by. I have never heard him bark otherwise. He has no interest so far in tennis balls. We haven't tried stuffies yet but he doesn't seem like a stuffie kind of dog. He has a little resource guarding with rawhides. I think this issue could be resolved by never giving him rawhides or with the extended training that he needs anyway. He is not afraid of the vacuum. In fact he was right by my side, "helping" me.
He is a typical golden in the sense that he likes to be near people and will actually give you kisses. He was WONDERFUL while I clipped his toenails and brushed him for like 45 minutes (he had lots of mats that needed to be removed). I have yet to bathe him, but if he behaves like he did with his other grooming he will not mind it at all. We
shall soon see. :)

So if you are interested in a really great dog, Lucky may be the one for you. Thank you for taking the time to meet one of RAGOM's newest members. We will keep you posted on all of Lucky's progress while he is with us. I think he will make someone very 'lucky' to have him as an addition to their family.

Take care!

Lucky and Foster mom

At a Glance #09-219

Golden Retriever Born: May 2004
Male 88 lbs

Status: Deceased

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I would like to introduce you to one of the newest members of the RAGOM family. This is Lucky. Lucky is a 90# medium to dark colored PB. He is truly one beautiful boy. Lucky has been with us a couple of days now. Lucky was surrendered because his previous owners were older and were moving to a place that where they couldn't take Lucky. Lucky is neutered and also appears to be house trained. I have been watching him and no accidents yet (knock on wood). We went to the vet today and he is currently up to date on his shots and was micro-chipped. He passed his exam with flying colors and did great during his exam. The vet did suggest that he come down on his weight since he is a little on the heavy side. So we are reducing his food to 3 cups a day.

Lucky definitely needs to be on the gentle leader when taking him on the leash. He does well on the gentle leader (although he does try to get it off sometimes). He appears to take direction very well. He knows how to sit and lay down.

When we first introduced Lucky to our resident dogs he was a little snarky (growling), but then again so was one of mine. I think he was the only dog so he may not be used to having others around that he has to "entertain". Plus our Lola never lets anyone rest for a second, so poor Lucky has had a dog in his face every second that she is around him. He does tell her to "knock it off", but of course Lola is not one to give in. I think he has done well with them seeing how he has only been here a couple of days. At the vet today another dog came in and he was a little snarky again, but I corrected him and he stopped instantly. I think he could benefit from some ongoing training.

I also think that he should be in a home that has older children and one where his owners are active. I think he would benefit from the exercise. The reason I say he should be with older children is because he is bigger and stronger than some of the goldens we have had before and could easily knock a child over. We also had an issue where Lucky mouthed one of our younger children. I did not see the incident so cannot tell you the circumstances surrounding it. After the incident occurred we kenneled Lucky for a while and watched him around the kids. We haven't had another incident since so he may have just been startled when he mouthed my son. It's just something to take into consideration. Please understand that if he was a biter he would not be allowed in our home, so I hope one incident does not deter someone
from an otherwise great dog.

Lucky is very quiet except if someone is at the door or he sees them walk by. I have never heard him bark otherwise. He has no interest so far in tennis balls. We haven't tried stuffies yet but he doesn't seem like a stuffie kind of dog. He has a little resource guarding with rawhides. I think this issue could be resolved by never giving him rawhides or with the extended training that he needs anyway. He is not afraid of the vacuum. In fact he was right by my side, "helping" me.
He is a typical golden in the sense that he likes to be near people and will actually give you kisses. He was WONDERFUL while I clipped his toenails and brushed him for like 45 minutes (he had lots of mats that needed to be removed). I have yet to bathe him, but if he behaves like he did with his other grooming he will not mind it at all. We
shall soon see. :)

So if you are interested in a really great dog, Lucky may be the one for you. Thank you for taking the time to meet one of RAGOM's newest members. We will keep you posted on all of Lucky's progress while he is with us. I think he will make someone very 'lucky' to have him as an addition to their family.

Take care!

Lucky and Foster mom

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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Hello everyone! We have so enjoyed having Lucky here! He is one EASY boy to have around. We have been putting extra effort into testing resource guarding with him, and have not been able to see any resource guarding at all so far. We have another male dog and another female in the house, and he has not shown any guarding of anything with either of them. When he eats, my husband can pet his head, mouth, take food out of his dish and mouth, and he just speeds up his tail wagging. Rawhides are one thing we haven't tried, and we probably will not just because we don't usually give our dogs rawhides.

My husband gave him a bath last night in the walk-in shower and he was wonderful. He stood perfectly still the entire time and didn't mind a bit.

Lucky is so attached to my husband. He is a very unusual Golden Retriever where it almost seems that he likes having a master. He stays very close to my husband whenever he is around. He is a man's dog! Don't get me wrong, he LOVES everybody, but just seems to have a very special bond with my husband. It is too cute to watch.

Another thing to note about Lucky is that he is exceptionally responsive to the Gentle Leader. He immediately speeds up or slows down with the tiniest pull. We haven't tested his pulling without the Gentle Leader yet, but we will let you know.

If you want to meet this wonderful boy, contact your placement advisor. You will not regret it!

Friday, June 19, 2009

ATTENTION JOGGERS:  If you are looking for the perfect jogging buddy, Lucky is your man!  He is wonderful on the gentle leader and keeps pace the whole time. 

He is very quiet and mellow.  Has to be in the same room as one of us humans, even if we are just doing laundry.  He gets along great with our other dogs and has settled in very nicely.  We let him have free roam and he is wonderful with that.  He doesn't get into anything he shouldn't.  He doesn't really play with toys or bones, he is just content to sit and relax.  The boy loves to eat and will sit nicely before his meal.

The only thing that I can say about Mr. Lucky that is less than ideal, is he is a little bit of a drooler.  That is OK though!  He is such a good boy.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Lucky is now in Minnesota!!!!  I LOVE THIS DOG!!!  He is such a sweetie.  I don't even know where to begin.  First off, his pictures do not do him justice.  He is gorgeous!!!  He seems to know sit and will sit quietly as you pet him.  I have not noticed any mouthing, but he does pull on a leash and he is strong!!!  He is very gentle.  When he met my dogs he was a little intimidated.  He was not snarky at all.  He just sat very still and let my dogs sniff him.  He is very comfortable here now and will follow me from room to room.  I will get the little nudge to pet him when I am on the computer.  He is sooooo gentle!  He does have this funny thing at barking at people walking as we are riding in the car.  He also gives puppy kisses.  Lots of them.  He is just a big guy full of love!!!  I think obedience training would be good for him.  He is well behaved, but just to give him that little bit of confidence.  I really think he would excel at it.  If you would like to meet this boy in person, email your placement advisor.  More to come as we learn more about him.