Maverick 09-310

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Please welcome Maverick, an 18 months old, 50 pound, light colored Golden Retriever. From what I understand, Maverick had a virus of some sort and lost the fur on his nose. It has never grown back. I think it makes him more attractive! People always comment on how they love his nose.

I've had Maverick about a week now, and we are getting to know each other. When I picked him up he was a very timid boy...tail between the legs, crouching down low, wouldn't take a treat and very skiddish. THEN.... upon entering my house he met my cat, Calvin and the tail began wagging and the ears perked up! Calvin was the purrrrfect cat to welcome Maverick into our home!

He is still on the timid side, but he has come out of his shell greatly. New situations are a bit difficult for him; however he does come around quickly. He enjoys playing with other dogs and he is a very sweet boy.

He does not know many commands at this time; we are working on sit and come. He is crate trained while I am not at home and he does very well. I do not crate him at night and he has been known to chew on a few things-my shoe and the eye of one of my first teddy bears! I blame myself for this one! I have been redirecting his chewing and have had no problems since.

Maverick is UTD and is at the vet as we speak, getting neutered. I will up-date you soon. He is a wonderful dog! Enjoy the pictures!

At a Glance #09-310

Golden Retriever Born: July 2007
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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Please welcome Maverick, an 18 months old, 50 pound, light colored Golden Retriever. From what I understand, Maverick had a virus of some sort and lost the fur on his nose. It has never grown back. I think it makes him more attractive! People always comment on how they love his nose.

I've had Maverick about a week now, and we are getting to know each other. When I picked him up he was a very timid boy...tail between the legs, crouching down low, wouldn't take a treat and very skiddish. THEN.... upon entering my house he met my cat, Calvin and the tail began wagging and the ears perked up! Calvin was the purrrrfect cat to welcome Maverick into our home!

He is still on the timid side, but he has come out of his shell greatly. New situations are a bit difficult for him; however he does come around quickly. He enjoys playing with other dogs and he is a very sweet boy.

He does not know many commands at this time; we are working on sit and come. He is crate trained while I am not at home and he does very well. I do not crate him at night and he has been known to chew on a few things-my shoe and the eye of one of my first teddy bears! I blame myself for this one! I have been redirecting his chewing and have had no problems since.

Maverick is UTD and is at the vet as we speak, getting neutered. I will up-date you soon. He is a wonderful dog! Enjoy the pictures!

Updates

Friday, August 28, 2009

Maverick is doing very well. He loves to run and play outside, yet he is mellow in the house. He is becoming more of a puppy when he is outside! He did a little digging in my garden yesterday while I was in the house for a moment. (Too bad I didn't have a tree to plant! ) He also tried to do a little watering by making his own little holes in the garden hose with his teeth! Totally my fault; we will now spend all of our time in the yard together-supervised- until he learns the protocol for independence.

After his landscaping excavation, Maverick had a little bath. The pictures are of Maverick showing off how handsome he is after a little grooming. Maverick has a short coat which makes it is easy to bathe him. He sat or layed down in the tub for the entire bath and dries very quickly.

  

Maverick has met many dogs in the neighborhood and he loves them all. He wants to play, play, play! The dog in the picture is Stanley, a dog friend that we met at a local coffee shop. Maverick would do well in a home with another dog-especially one that loves to play. Remember, he likes cats too.

I have had Maverick off leash for a short bit of time and he has responded to being called back to me. I think with training, he would be able to learn boundaries. Maverick is in a fenced yard at this time.

So long, we're off for a walk!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

What can I say...Maverick is really coming out of his shell. He LOVES to play with other dogs; he loves to wrestle and run. The vet informed me that he should remain calm and quiet for the next few days/week----Yeah! Right!!! I looked out the window 2 days after his neuter and he looked as though he was running the Daytona 500 in my backyard!

 

He used to cower when I put on his leash; now he is beginning to just sit while we get ready for our walks. In fact he is learning the command "sit" nicely!

We went to school today to begin setting up my classroom, he followed me around or relaxed and slept while I worked. Maverick is a very easy going and friendly dog; but he does have energy to burn-- I think he would really enjoy having another dog around to hang out and play with. As far as his bark, he is pretty quiet. I have only heard him bark on one or two occasions. He is crate trained and has not been left alone with free run of the house yet. The longest he has been in his crate so far is 3 hours. I usually take him with me whenever I can. He is a great dog! He sleeps at my feet as I write this update!! Night all!