Max 21-086
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
Max has been busy! He has moved from South Dakota into a boarding facility in Blaine, Minnesota because he does not have a foster home right now. He did awesome with the long transport—meeting and traveling with the many volunteers that helped get him here. He settled quickly into the boarded life routine, learning when he gets fed and when the potty opportunities are.
Max has now recovered from his 3rd surgery after eating inappropriate items. From what I have been told, the inappropriate items all seem to be from a human. Items like pony tail holder, face masks, underwear, and bathroom garbage rather than items like rocks, sticks, or other dog poo. He has an upcoming vet appointment to discuss this behavior, which is called Pica. This article explains it well.
Max is very lucky to have volunteers who break him out of boarding and spend time with him. He gets walks, car rides, belly rubs, and pets. Max is such a smart, happy, gentle dog. He is not a lot of work and not overly needy. He loves to be loved and give love!
Max is fairly well trained. He has a nice sit and down and shake paw. He walks nice on a leash and doesn’t pull. He isn’t a high energy dog so he doesn’t need a lot of exercise, but definitely some nice daily walks will make for a good dog. Max loves to be near his humans and is food motivated, which is nice because it makes it easy to keep training.
Max really needs to be groomed. We can hardly see his eyes! Right now, appointments are a long way out. You will need to stay tuned to see a picture of Max once he gets groomed. In the meantime, enjoy a shaggy dog picture while you dream of Max being your one and only!
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Max is a very well-behaved, 6-year-old Goldendoodle. He is potty-trained and has had zero accidents. Max knows basic commands: sit, shake, down, and stay. He is the cuddliest, sweetest Velcro dog and would love to be pet at all times!
Max came to RAGOM due to eating inappropriate items in the home such as clothing and garbage, leading to an intestinal blockage. Therefore, this great boy needs a home that is very aware of this habit and will keep things out of his reach.
A tidy home and redirection and corrections done consistently would really benefit Max and keep him safe. He respects baby gates and this is an effective way to keep him from tempting items.
He does well outside in a neutral territory meeting other dogs, but inside he is not comfortable having other pets in his home, including cats, so he will need to be the only pet.
Children in Max’s forever home should be at least 13 years old. Max is mouthy and uncomfortable when things are taken away from him. Children would need to be old enough to be taught how to handle this behavior safely. And because Max barks and growls at people passing by, his forever home must have a physically fenced yard.
Max has a beautiful light golden curly coat, always smells great, and doesn't shed! However, his Goldendoodle coat does require very regular brushing to prevent matts, and he will need professional grooming when his coat grows too long.
Max enjoys walks, car rides, and occasionally will carry a toy around. He loves exercise and is a fantastic hiking companion. He would do amazingly in a home looking for a cuddle bug to spoil.
Adopt Me: If you think Max would be a good fit in your home, please review our adoption process. If you have already submitted an Inquiry for Application, email [email protected] with Max's name, RAGOM number (21-086), the name you submitted under, and a sentence or two explaining why you feel your home would be a good match.