Shy is a spayed 4-year-old Golden mix. She really isn’t shy, but friendly and has the Golden nudge and Golden paw. Shy’s family is experiencing an ongoing medical crisis, resulting in her being kenneled for some long times and that’s not the life they want for her. She became a RAGOM dog last weekend and is very comfortable in her foster home.

Shy has very soft thick hair and the most interesting coloring. The pattern of black-tipped hair around her eyes almost looks as if she’s wearing glasses!

Shy is at a great age – energy to play, but settles for naps in the house. She loves to play with a tennis ball – will fetch and return several times. She also bats and tosses the ball for herself. Shy likes chewing on a Nylabone, but no inappropriate chewing. She knows ‘sit,’ ‘down,’ and usually ‘shake’. Shy will keep your yard squirrel-free! She watches birds too. Has great recall in the yard, shows no inclination to go over our almost 4 foot fence, even when chasing a squirrel. She is used to a tie-out.

She walks pretty well on a leash and flat collar, but can pull a bit (see above re: squirrels).

Shy went to the vet yesterday and rode quietly in the backseat. She weighs 56 lbs (“could lose a couple of pounds”), is heartworm negative, brought up to date on vaccines, and had some matted hair behind her ears and on her tail removed. We’re waiting on fecal test results. She’s not on any medications and has no known health problems.

She’s not interested in getting up on the furniture, though I think she would with an invitation. Shy will gladly be a lap dog if you sit on the floor. She rolls over for belly rubs and has given just a couple of kisses.

Shy had several small pee accidents in her first days – expected with the change in her life. She goes to the back door to let us know she needs to go out.

Described by her family as a “puppy in a box” (someone was giving away puppies), Shy lived with her family for four years. She lived with kids ages 7 and older, two dogs (one smaller and one larger than she is), and had never met a cat. Shy has been appropriate with our 8-month-old granddaughter under supervision. Our small resident dog (RD) doesn’t play with other dogs and Shy would really like to play. We think she’d be fine with another confident dog or as an only dog. Cats are an unknown, though she did see a cat at the vet and didn’t react. We’ve continued to kennel her when we’re gone. She goes right in with the word “kennel” and a treat.

Let your placement advisor know if you’d like to meet Shy!