11/5/06: Master Comet, age 12 months, has arrived to share our home for awhile. He is small at 47 lbs (which we will help to fill out) and is a sweet boy. He has a very expressive face and two little tuffs of hair above each eye that adds more expression. Master Comet (MC) was an owner surrender due to a broken leg. He was kindly repaired at a local vet, and now is the proud owner of a plate and six screws on his left front leg. They said even in pain he was a good boy at the vet. While he was having his leg repaired, they took care to ensure he didn't have the opportunity to add to the doggie population. He will go back to have his staples removed in about two weeks. Meanwhile he is NOT in a cast, is allowed to put weight on his leg as he is comfortable with. When we are not home he will wear an "E" collar to keep from licking surgical areas and will reside in a Mastiff size crate. I can only imagine what it will be like with Coulter visiting him.
MC was a little growly with me when we first met, but after having the vet tech leave the room we quickly become friends. He rode home in the Doggie Mobile like it was a natural thing to do. He didn't seem to understand why I wouldn't let him jump in, but did allow me to lift him in. We arrived home, did our quick little tour of the outdoors and he immediately pottied. He was greeted by resident Reba (our 14 yr old GR) and after a minute of sniffing all was well. We had no idea about the cat situation, and we had recently added a new boy to our household, Coulter the Cat. Let's just say Master Comet thinks Coulter is the best playmate ever. :) Coulter likes to "box" MC and as you can see in the picture they are both fine. :)
MC does want to wolf his food down. He is not really guarding his food, but I have decided to hand feed him til he understands he will get plenty of food from us humans, a warm bed and lots of love. Speaking of beds, he didn't feel the huge corduroy dog bed was to his liking and thus spent the night on the bed with me. I don't think he ever moved. Just have to remember to get him outside to potty right away. I tried a stop off in the human bathroom, and MC felt he should use the facilities as well. :) Live and learn.
We all have seen dogs "wrinkle up" their nose, and some people think they are baring their teeth, but in many cases they are "smiling" and this is what MC does and is so cute. He listens, sits, comes and knows the word No. He hasn't lifted his leg (he squatted in the bathroom) or counter surfed. He does make a funny little noise... not a whine or growl, more of a moan when laying down. He gives kisses and wags his tail with gratitude for anything done for him... especially when given his bedtime treat.
So if you have another dog or a cat, you know Comet will be fine with them. He's young enough to adjust new environments rather quickly as he proved at the vet and now at our house. If you are an approved applicant or would like to be, contact RAGOM. MC is defintely able to meet new people.
Foster Mom
A little more food will help.
MC and Coulter.
| Breed not specified | Born: March 2006 |
| Male | Weight not specified |
Status: Adopted
11/5/06: Master Comet, age 12 months, has arrived to share our home for awhile. He is small at 47 lbs (which we will help to fill out) and is a sweet boy. He has a very expressive face and two little tuffs of hair above each eye that adds more expression. Master Comet (MC) was an owner surrender due to a broken leg. He was kindly repaired at a local vet, and now is the proud owner of a plate and six screws on his left front leg. They said even in pain he was a good boy at the vet. While he was having his leg repaired, they took care to ensure he didn't have the opportunity to add to the doggie population. He will go back to have his staples removed in about two weeks. Meanwhile he is NOT in a cast, is allowed to put weight on his leg as he is comfortable with. When we are not home he will wear an "E" collar to keep from licking surgical areas and will reside in a Mastiff size crate. I can only imagine what it will be like with Coulter visiting him.
MC was a little growly with me when we first met, but after having the vet tech leave the room we quickly become friends. He rode home in the Doggie Mobile like it was a natural thing to do. He didn't seem to understand why I wouldn't let him jump in, but did allow me to lift him in. We arrived home, did our quick little tour of the outdoors and he immediately pottied. He was greeted by resident Reba (our 14 yr old GR) and after a minute of sniffing all was well. We had no idea about the cat situation, and we had recently added a new boy to our household, Coulter the Cat. Let's just say Master Comet thinks Coulter is the best playmate ever. :) Coulter likes to "box" MC and as you can see in the picture they are both fine. :)
MC does want to wolf his food down. He is not really guarding his food, but I have decided to hand feed him til he understands he will get plenty of food from us humans, a warm bed and lots of love. Speaking of beds, he didn't feel the huge corduroy dog bed was to his liking and thus spent the night on the bed with me. I don't think he ever moved. Just have to remember to get him outside to potty right away. I tried a stop off in the human bathroom, and MC felt he should use the facilities as well. :) Live and learn.
We all have seen dogs "wrinkle up" their nose, and some people think they are baring their teeth, but in many cases they are "smiling" and this is what MC does and is so cute. He listens, sits, comes and knows the word No. He hasn't lifted his leg (he squatted in the bathroom) or counter surfed. He does make a funny little noise... not a whine or growl, more of a moan when laying down. He gives kisses and wags his tail with gratitude for anything done for him... especially when given his bedtime treat.
So if you have another dog or a cat, you know Comet will be fine with them. He's young enough to adjust new environments rather quickly as he proved at the vet and now at our house. If you are an approved applicant or would like to be, contact RAGOM. MC is defintely able to meet new people.
Foster Mom
A little more food will help.MC and Coulter.
Yes, the last bedtime pic of the boys before both were adopted. Comet made his ride home safe sound and his mom was going to work from home on Monday to help with the transition. Mmmmmm, wonder how much work she got done? I know Comet must be in heaven with some younger parents to play and wrestle with and take him for walks. Anyway, here's Master Comet with his new family, and his last bedtime pic with his old buddy, Mac 06-532.
Foster Mom is still using the excuse about working so hard, cleaning, yadda yadda yadda....so guess it's up to me to let you in on how I'm doing. Which by the way, is just fine!!
I continue to be a good boy in so far as no potty accidents. Today was an exception. I kissed mom awake and we headed for the kitchen. Just then the milk man came and well, it gets a bit crazy. So there I was, having to pee, excited to see the milkman......well it was bound to happen.....I peed on the floor. But no one got mad, and foster dad said it was "our fault" for not getting him out in time. Ya think?
I love to play with any person or dog, as my pictures can attest to. But I'm not against wandering off to get a toy while the others are occupied. I guess I like being the head honcho, big shot, boss...ok, you get it. Mac 06-532 is bigger than I am, but I can still take him down. Mom says it's cuz he lets me. Ya, right. He's just like some big dumb blonde surfer dude.....like in, duh...wanna play? OK maybe I bug him too much, always shoving something in his face to play, ok like I'm always doing that. Guess he gets a little put out and then we squabble and foster mom tells us to stop and makes us sit till we calm down and then she lets us go back to playing. I love to play fetch and in most cases I will "give" when told to. As long as I have my own toys, bones, etc. I'm happy to chew them up instead of the human's stuff. I do so love to rip the stuffing out of anything I get my mouth on :) That's my most important job.
I love, just love sleeping on the human bed next to mom. I don't think I'd be happy not being able to do it. I guess in time I'd adjust, but I love my humans so much. I am a great snuggler but not a bed hog. I love to go to mom and wake her in the morning, roll over on my back and get a good belly rub, then it's off to potty and come in and eat. We have a schedule to keep, or at least mom thinks we do, and I'm fine with it. I'm really a smart dog and you won't find me doing dumb things like counter surfering or eating a bag of buns like some dogs (aah, Mac 06-532 maybe?). I think I could be happy being an only dog as long as my humans gave me lots of exercise and play time. I love, love, love to play tug with my humans and they have finally relented and will do it with me. I enjoy my play time outdoors with Mac and now that old resident Reba is feeling better, we even play a bit....I always wait for her to initiate it and I try to be gentle. I really don't bother much with the cats....maybe give a quick chase now and then.
My leg is healing very nicely, have a little limp which DOES NOT slow me down, be it walking, running, playing, beating up Mac or just playing tug. Did I mention I love to play tug? Anyway, I'm looking good and feeling great. I have personality plus, am smart, learn quickly, have pretty good manners and do like to be in charge......so if you have another fur butt who likes to be in charge, we wouldn't get along :( I have enjoyed my time here in foster care, have learned some new stuff, learned that being free to play or nap all day in the house is great. Mom says my biggest fault is I bark....at people outside, other dogs, kids down the block, when I hear something or think I hear something........I try to convey I'm guarding, protecting and warning.....what part of that doesn't she get?
So anyway, I'm ready for my forever home and family. I'd like to find my new place soon as mom thinks if I stay here too long I'll never want to leave and it's so hard to get settled in and then have to start over. So here I am....the one you want......let's talk. Holidays are over...what are ya waiting for?
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007
Comet and company
Aaaaah snow days....
Two against one.
What can I say...they play hard.
Lazying and playing.
Comet continues to surprise me with his personality. I have discovered a few things this past week. He is a "guard" dog. Anyone outside, walking, talking, hanging out two doors down etc., he barks. No one comes in the house without a very loud howdy do from Master Comet. He loves people, is doing fine with all three cats (daughter is home with hers) and plays nonstop with Mac 06-532.
We had a very scary event yesterday. I was outside with Comet, Mac 06-532 and my senior girl, Reba. Both the boys were on their tethers, and Reba was just hanging out. I turned around to unwind part of the rope, and I heard a sound and turned around. There were two dogs--a bulldog/mix and a black pit bull mix. Comet went right for the black one (Diamond) and it took all I had to separate them. Comet then went and stood with his hind legs on the bulldog/mix, (Tuffy who is deaf). Diamond went after my old girl and she gave back. I got a hold of Diamond's leash and got him up on my deck and closed the gate. By this time Comet's collar was off, but I got him and Reba in the garage. Mac, thankfully is a "surfer dude" who wasn't out for blood. I got him in the garage and then grabbed Tuffy's chain and got him on the deck. I then got my three into the house where they tried to fight through the slider.
To say I was running on nerves would be an understatement. I called Animal Control only to find our regular person was gone and they had someone filling in. To make a very long story short, after a couple calls I put both dogs in my van and hauled them to the "pound," which in itself was heart-wrenching. These boys are good with people, but Diamond is like Comet... ALPHA!!!. Turns out the guy who owns them was at work. Both dogs have been picked up a couple times before. They decided to impound them as they had no proof of rabies vaccine or license. I told the girl at the pound to let the owner know next time they show up I won't be calling Animal Control but an Animal Rescue. Turns out the guy's mom let the dogs out. Both had on thick black/spiked collars, plus Diamond was wearing a leash and Tuffy was hauling this heavy chain. Thankfully they both liked people. It showed me Comet is protective of his space. I'm not sure who started what, but between Comet and Diamond, it got going and I'm glad I was able to separate them with no damage done to either dog. Reba, too, is OK. Poor old girl was shaken up.
Comet is the sweetest dog with people, but he is top dog around here. He has boundless energy, yet once out and playing and back in the house he settles in. Eventually he and Mac start playing again. My daughter asked if they ever were quiet. She was kidding... she just isn't used to seeing two dogs plays so much, but hey, they are young kids. Comet loves to play tug, but we won't do it with him. We allow him and Mac to play but don't want to encourage it with humans. He will give up his toys etc. without a problem overall. He has lost his stuffed toys as he guts them and I have to sew up the ones I managed to save the stuffing from. :) He is a smart boy, and I feel bad I don't have more time for individual attention for him. The right person/family who adds him to their family and does obedience with him will have a nearly perfect dog. The deep growling sound he makes while playing with Mac sounds like a lion almost. For a little guy he has the heart of a German Shepherd, but over all is the quintessential Golden from loving personality to playing to having something in his mouth.
He will be boarded from the 21st to the 26th but then will be back "home" and available to meet people. Contact RAGOM once you're done with your holidays and we'll talk.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the crew.
Comet always has the most in his mouth.
His most favorite game.
Two by two they come.
Master Comet is truly that, master of all he purveys. He is sitting nicely and waiting for his food, sits when going in and out, is being nice to the cat (the one that is brave enough to venture out) but is defintely Alpha Man. Best of all, still no accidents! He is free in the house while we are gone, he plays with Mac 06-532 whether it's wrestling, tug, chase or coming for attention. He still isn't good with a Gentle Leader, but hey, with some dogs it takes more time.
MC's leg continues to heal, has a little limp yet, which will become more pronounced when he has overpowered poor old Mac one time too many. He has gutted pretty much every stuffed thing around here, yet nothing that wasn't a dog toy. He still enjoys the comfort of the human bed and snuggling night or day. I think he would sleep longer in the morning if it weren't for Mac wanting to play...nothing like waking to 2 dogs wrestling on the bed. It is motivating to get up and going.
Comet went on a home visit with me Thursday night. He loved the ride, about a good hour. However, my brain must have been in neutral, as I didn't think to have the husband bring their dog (a male Yellow Lab) out to meet Comet outside. We got inside the door and their dog came to see us and both dogs stopped....no real meet 'n greet....just got into it. I felt really bad as I know better, but didn't stop to think that Comet is Alpha and their dog could be too. Comet certainly enjoyed the undivided attention of the 4 family members. He even tried to get one of the cats to play. She is usually pretty much the one to put the dog in its place, but the hackles came up and Comet wouldn't back down. So guess you could say the home visit was good for everyone except maybe the cat. No harm, no foul.
Comet is eating like a trooper, has gained a bit of weight and looks great. He does love to play and requires toys, though I think a Kong, marrow bone, hooves, etc. are more satisfying to him. One of the ropes is too big and one is too small for the boys to play tug, so guess I need to find a medium sized one. Being the good Golden he needs something in his mouth all the time. He sounds so vicious when playing tug or wrestling with Mac. And the wrinkled up nose makes him look like he's going to chew Mac's face off. He defintely loves to play, but by his rules.
Comet will do well in a house with another dog, not alpha, that likes to play a lot, or in a home with kids or adults who are active and like to go for walks or jogging. He really settles in the house after exercise. Again, he still is in that mouthy stage and when playing tug with a human he gets caught up in the game and you can find your hand in his mouth or your sleeve getting caught. Yelling "OUCH" gets his attention fast!
So if a love bug of a dog, a typical Golden with something in his mouth all the time, and a dog that likes to play is what you are looking for...Master Comet would be the man for you. Obedience school is a must for his socialization and learning good manners, but it could wait until after the holidays :) Just let RAGOM know when you're ready to meet this young man.
Just an FYI, he will not be available to meet you from about Dec. 21-26th as he will have to be boarded :( while we take a quick trip to Ohio. I can honestly say he would move right in and you wouldn't have any problems, just a lot of fun with this happy go lucky boy. And if you wonder why I have no outdoor pics of this boy it's because when outside, he's moving too much to get a really good one :)
Foster Mom and the Crew
Sorry about no updates for awhile. My old girl Reba, got sick and so has needed some extra tending. Meanwhile Master Comet and the Big Mac 06-532 have kept one another company. And then some.
Comet is with a doubt one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. What cracks me up is that he will get on the bed at night and just lay down. If you say his name softly he will come over, put his snout right under your chin and then take a leg and put it on you :) In the morning when you wake up and say his name he comes over and just cuddles and then rolls over for a tummy rub. He is learning to sit when it's time to go in and outdoors. He loves being out in the field, and I wish all 42 acres were fenced just to see him run. We're still watching the leg, but the walks and smells in the field seem to satisfy him. He is still a little mouthy...wants your hand or socks (feet still in 'em) and I think some of it comes from rough housing with Big Mac all the time. The 2 of 'em latch on to one another's collars, ears, neck...anywhere. Still, Comet comes out ahead. Comet did get away from me once but when I called him he came back. I know with a bit more training he is gonna be perfect. He knows to sit for his food and wait til you say "ok". He's a very nice eater, which is more than I can say for some others I know!!
My one concern with Comet is he feels all toys and bones are his. Mac is finally to the point where he is playing with toys and chewing on bones, but as soon as Comet sees Mac has something, he goes after it. Mac just drops it, but Comet is being very alpha about the toys/bones. They have gotten into a squabble a few times and I suspect it is Comet's doing and it's either when Mac goes over to him and wants to play while Comet has a bone, or Mac has the bone/toy and Comet goes to take it away and Mac decides he's not giving it up. When Comet has something in his mouth, no one else better come sniffing for it. We can take it away from him with no problem and since his mouth is "broke" (that's the term a friend used to describe how well he holds the soft toys in his mouth), and TM keeps working with him to "give"......by Comet letting whatever he has in his mouth just roll off his tongue. When they get into it over a bone or toy I take it away. So for them to enjoy their peanut butter bones, hooves, chews etc., they have to either be with me in a room, or Mac has to be in his crate. This is my concern/issue with Comet and it will need to be addressed until he understands this is not acceptable.
His leg is healing wonderfully, just a little limp...more pronounced if he and Mac play a bit too much. Comet is content to play awhile and then have a nap, where it seems Mac never gets tired. Overall Comet is very sweet on every point except the resource guarding of the toys. But I've seen worse, so we'll just continue to show him the way.
Give RAGOM a shout if you'd like to meet this sweet little boy.
Foster mom and crew
I can't believe MC has been here since Halloween. But then times flies when you have such a sweetie around. He will be getting his staples out this week (by a vet tech this time:) He is sitting and waiting til he is told "ok" to eat. He found the toy basket and so now us old people have to watch where we walk as there are toys everywhere....love it. Given the opportunity he would chase and retrieve balls, or pretty much any other toy you threw for him. This is still a no no. We have had no more accidents and he has had 2 opportunities to be gated in the kitchen with e-collar on, by himeself for between 3 and 3 1/2 hours. Yea, what a good boy he is. He is typical Golden in every way and a good puppy in that he will disect a stuffed toy if he loses contact with one of 5 bones and hooves:)
The other day we were out side and he saw some action next door. He stood perfectly still, did this low deep growl and did a point. He never barked, never tried to head over, just stood. When I called him and told him it was ok he was fine. He gets so excited when people come and will growl and bark, then sniff and be afraid for about a minute and then he's all over you. He continues to find my bed and extra pillow to his liking. Coulter remains his buddy, with MC wagging his tail and Coulter playing with it, and it doesn't matter if MC is standing or sitting, just a different position for Coulter to go for.
Master Comet is a sweet boy all around. As he continue to heal and feel better we see more of the puppy coming out. He likes to mouth but never hard and when you tell him NO he stops. Any time you tell him to stop, no or huh aah he immediately sits, looks up at you, wrinkles up his nose and "smiles" like ok I'll be a good boy. He is. He isn't obnoxious with our old GR Reba, but he will try to engage her in play every so often. When Reba does her "play bark" it still takes MC off guard, but he doesn't always come running to "mommy" for protection.
He loves TM (the man aka hubby) and will go over and stare at him and sit nice til TM will play with him or pet him etc. Today is suppose to be a really nice day, so the troops can go out with the TM for fresh air and watch the world go by out front while Christmas lights are hung. We have 2 students from Nepal coming from our university to share Thanksgiving with us, and so more new people for MC to meet and charm.
Have a great Thanksgiving holiday and if you are ready to hear more about Master Comet or meet him please contact Ragom.
a little sunning time
MC's fav toy 
MC and Coulter best of buds