Magellan had his RAGOM vet visit yesterday. He was very interested in meeting the other large dogs that were there. He was completely disinterested in the cats and the small dogs. He was very well behaved and cooperated with the staff from beginning to end. Matter of fact, the vet said if she were in the market for a new dog she would take him in a heartbeat. Magellan got a clean bill of health and the vet agreed that he is still a young dog with some filling out to do. He weighed in at 72 lbs.
If there aren't any distractions Magellan meets people very nicely. If you start to pet him on the head he will sit in front of you and want to shake hands. He still wants to jump up occassionally, but we are working on that. If you keep petting him he will roll over because what he really wants is a belly rub.
He is a dream in the car. I put him in the back of my wagon and he lays down until it is time to get out. Doesn't make a sound. He is the same way in his crate. He sleeps through the night and doesn't make a peep. He still can't be trusted outside of his crate as he will pick items off the counter, out of the laundry basket, etc.
He matches his play with other dogs to their level. He and my resident golden take turns being the instigator. Magellan would be good with another dog, but I also believe he would do well in a home where he is the only dog. He really wants to please and will train very easily. If you think Magellan may be the dog for you - contact your placement advisor.
