Smiley 06-04-411

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4/14/06: Hi! my name is Smiley and I am a pacifist. Yes, and proud of it, so don't go trying to recruit me into any of your hunting parties! My, that is a good looking cat over there. Now, chasing is another story - balls, sticks, rabbits and humm,,,, that is a good looking cat over there. But only if they run, of course. The cat in the house is fine. It's those skitter barn cats that I can't resist.

I am handsome to the max; able to roam the house freely and safely; do not touch any of my human's things - but I will gather my toys from the middle of a cabinet, table, shelf or whatever - somehow without messing up anything else.

I like to fetch, love to wrestle and my favorite hangout is under a nice spruce tree. One time when my human friend was brushing me I walked away and ended up helping our neighbor get her mail. Guess I need a fenced yard or a tie-out!

I am not a barker although when our owner's dog, Marty barks at dogs and toe fungus beasts on TV we all, (except Marty who aggressively protects us all from the TV enemies) run to a window and bark to make sure nothing else is trying to get us. My first owner told my new humans that I didn't have to have my nails trimmed because I chew them off - do I really do that?? (Humans - I don't know)

I really am perfect (I heard my humans say so) and humble. My name comes naturally as you will find out as soon as you meet me. Love ya.... Smiley

Human Note: This is a really fine dog. We are amazed at his good manners and good nature. Smiley doesn't have a mean or unhappy bone in his body. He is energetic and pulls a little on the leash but has had training and will learn very quickly. Working with Smiley to heel, etc. will make him very happy as he likes to be busy.

Smiley is an easy keeper in the house. He likes to snuggle and cuddle and is just plain sweet. He has had free roam of our house with two other dogs for the past week - from day one - and there has never been a problem. He will be good with another dog, and may even prefer a furry pal. I believe he will be good with cats as he doesn't actively chase our house cat. When he does encounter her he is quite casual about it - but no guarantees because he will chase things that jump up in the yard. We have three of the best right now and Smiley is one of them.

At a Glance #06-04-411

Golden Retriever Born: September 2002
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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4/14/06: Hi! my name is Smiley and I am a pacifist. Yes, and proud of it, so don't go trying to recruit me into any of your hunting parties! My, that is a good looking cat over there. Now, chasing is another story - balls, sticks, rabbits and humm,,,, that is a good looking cat over there. But only if they run, of course. The cat in the house is fine. It's those skitter barn cats that I can't resist.

I am handsome to the max; able to roam the house freely and safely; do not touch any of my human's things - but I will gather my toys from the middle of a cabinet, table, shelf or whatever - somehow without messing up anything else.

I like to fetch, love to wrestle and my favorite hangout is under a nice spruce tree. One time when my human friend was brushing me I walked away and ended up helping our neighbor get her mail. Guess I need a fenced yard or a tie-out!

I am not a barker although when our owner's dog, Marty barks at dogs and toe fungus beasts on TV we all, (except Marty who aggressively protects us all from the TV enemies) run to a window and bark to make sure nothing else is trying to get us. My first owner told my new humans that I didn't have to have my nails trimmed because I chew them off - do I really do that?? (Humans - I don't know)

I really am perfect (I heard my humans say so) and humble. My name comes naturally as you will find out as soon as you meet me. Love ya.... Smiley

Human Note: This is a really fine dog. We are amazed at his good manners and good nature. Smiley doesn't have a mean or unhappy bone in his body. He is energetic and pulls a little on the leash but has had training and will learn very quickly. Working with Smiley to heel, etc. will make him very happy as he likes to be busy.

Smiley is an easy keeper in the house. He likes to snuggle and cuddle and is just plain sweet. He has had free roam of our house with two other dogs for the past week - from day one - and there has never been a problem. He will be good with another dog, and may even prefer a furry pal. I believe he will be good with cats as he doesn't actively chase our house cat. When he does encounter her he is quite casual about it - but no guarantees because he will chase things that jump up in the yard. We have three of the best right now and Smiley is one of them.

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Friday, May 5, 2006

Hi, Smiley is doing very well at our house. We have found that he likes walks, playing with our dog Marty which includes rolling, chasing, wrestling and coveting and collecting toys.

Smiley loves anything that is out of doors and would make a great jogging partner. Other outdoor activities he loves include swimming, chashing and collecting balls, helping with the barn cleaning and just hanging out.

Inside the house he is absolutely trustworthy and has never messed with any of our things or food - ever. He sleeps in our bedroom and will join you on the bed for play time if invited. "Off" gets him off the bed right away. He doesn't jump on the bed but gently steps up.

Smiley "gives" the tennis ball very easily. He is very soft with his mouth. Squeeky toys are a special obsession. They have to be pretty sturdy or they won't last long. Soft toys aren't applicable. He likes rawhide chewies and we give him a soup bone on occasion. Smiley is absolutely not possessive about any of his things or items he collects from his dog friends. Marty routinely walks up to Smiley and takes a special toy from his mouth.

Riding in the car is a joy for Smiley although he is smart enough to retract his head when the car gets up to about 40 mph.

Smiley is beautiful, loving, and tender not to mention handsome. He is very special to me. He was surrendered because the owner wanted him to hunt and Smiley does not want to. The previous owner did not say what that meant, so I don't know if it is about gun shots, smelly birds, the dicipline or what... Just don't know.

Smiley has dandruff - you've all seen the dandruff commercials.... The dandruff should be treatable and I am working on that now. He does not have mites or any other dandruff causing critters. It could be an allergy or dry skin. We are doing special shampoos to loosen dandruff and soothe his skin, giving supplements and switching to a dog food for sensitive skin. He does not scratch and has no lesions, so all should be fine in a few months. Smiley may also be a Golden who develops hypoglycemia (very common in Goldens), and this would need to be monitored. If he does become hypoglycemic, treatment is easy, cheap and he will still lead a long happy life.

Marty & Smiley at restSmiley smiling :)