Our lovely Golden girl is doing fantastic—more and more confidence with the things presented to her in this new, free life she has. We are taking many more walks now and she is so much fun and enjoyable to walk. Of course, we get many “lookers” as darling as she is!

She is hesitant meeting people and dogs on our walks, but we are getting there. She comes around slowly. We have some construction around with homes having their yards marked with the little flags; those are very intimidating yet. But the trucks driving by are fine!

She appears to be interested in birds (in a good way) and bunnies! So cute to watch. She and Bridger, our ‘doodle boy, have really sprung up a fun relationship. Bridger has been a great mentor and leader for her. They now run out into the backyard and do “laps” a few times. Just hilarious to watch!

They sure enjoy each other’s company. Unfortunately, they have learned to BARK together too. Tons of walkers and dogs by our home so to be expected. Perhaps much too busy. This is why having the right kind of resident dog makes such a big difference in these auction/breeder dogs. They need that, and just a lot of time.

Bridger and Mandy are now very excited to go in the “truck” with Tim, to the store or just a ride. It’s wonderful—Mandy is a very good passenger. We absolutely adore her. And yes, she gets lots of pets and welcome kisses on her nose!

Our Mandy girl is doing so well. As you can see in the recent photos, she lays quietly with our "bossy" Corgi and the two of them are just fine. She really enjoys having Bridger, our 1.5-year-old Goldendoodle (black and white). Much more her speed than a short Corgi!

Mandy so loves the outdoors and carries lots of toys out—bones, Kongs, stuffed animals—so much fun to see her romp around. Now we are beginning to see playful interaction with Bridger. She just does not know how to play yet. Loves to play fetch and yes, brings it back!  So much enjoyment. Love to watch her run free and lay calmly in the sun, watching the world go by.

She is doing better and better on the walk. There are still sudden noises and movements that she gets excited about. This is something that will improve with experience and gentle guidance. I have her walk with a harness and she adapted to it well. I think just a collar makes her more resistant. She does pretty darn good staying on my left side. She does truly love the walk.

She is thinking being brushed isn't so bad and will have a second bath and groom this Friday as next week Wednesday (March 18) is her spay. Another amazing feat we have accomplished is that she has free roam while we are gone.

She showed more depression while in her crate after so long, and so I gave free roam a shot. Well, it has been just great. I only work 3.5 hours in the morning. The troops do well and she is very mellow—but do not leave your slippers out!

I’m working very hard with her and with lots of patience she is really blossoming into an "unused breeder" dog! Did I say she loves kisses on her snout? Oh yeah!

These former breeder dogs just need time and patience and lovin’ to build some confidence. They are all so different. Some, of course, are more challenging and need more work for much longer.

This time around we got lucky to get such a sweetie who was not so shut down and fearful. Please, you can help. SPONSOR one of these darlings! (Every dog has a red SPONSOR button on his or her page.) We need this support to continue our rescue mission for these former breeding Goldens!