Duke 05-164

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6/15/05: Duke is a purebred, 6 year old, neutered Golden we picked up from a family last night who loved him enough to want him to have a better life. They got him as a puppy and loved him very much, but simply did not feel they had enough time for him. Because he has been well taken care of, he is an exceptional dog. He met our resident Golden girl with no problem at all and, even though he had never seen one before, he met the cat in perfect gentlemanly fashion.

Duke is a big boy, weighing in at about 100 lbs. He is not overweight, just a tall boy. I would not have guessed that by just looking at him. Luckily, he's very manageable. He is obedient (sit, stay, lay down, release, etc.), comes when he's called, does not jump on people, does not counter surf, walks like a champ on the leash (no Gentle Leader needed!), completely housebroken. Whew, what else can I say? He's just a good boy! According to his former family he had run of the house all day and during the night and has never been destructive at all. I did kennel him last night and for awhile today and he went right in when I said "kennel up". Never heard a peep out of him.

Like so many Goldens, he does have some seasonal allergies and is currently taking an oral steroid for that, but according to his vet records and his former owners, his is fine most of the time. He visited the vet today and is current on all shots, micro-chipped, heartworm negative, and in great shape. His former family also had him shaved for the summer. Judging from his tail and ears, however (which did not get trimmed), he looks like he will have a gorgeous coat when his hair grows back!

I can't think of any kind of family that wouldn't work for Duke. His former family had 2 boys who Duke grew up with, and he's met our neighbor girls (ages 5 and 7) and was extremely mannerly. He also loves to swim and will retrieve sticks from the water for you all day if you want.

If you're interested in adopting this sweet boy, email placementatragom [dot] org. Pictures to follow soon!

DukeDuke is the tall red boy, standing next to his foster sister, Sophie.

At a Glance #05-164

Breed not specified Born: March 2001
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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6/15/05: Duke is a purebred, 6 year old, neutered Golden we picked up from a family last night who loved him enough to want him to have a better life. They got him as a puppy and loved him very much, but simply did not feel they had enough time for him. Because he has been well taken care of, he is an exceptional dog. He met our resident Golden girl with no problem at all and, even though he had never seen one before, he met the cat in perfect gentlemanly fashion.

Duke is a big boy, weighing in at about 100 lbs. He is not overweight, just a tall boy. I would not have guessed that by just looking at him. Luckily, he's very manageable. He is obedient (sit, stay, lay down, release, etc.), comes when he's called, does not jump on people, does not counter surf, walks like a champ on the leash (no Gentle Leader needed!), completely housebroken. Whew, what else can I say? He's just a good boy! According to his former family he had run of the house all day and during the night and has never been destructive at all. I did kennel him last night and for awhile today and he went right in when I said "kennel up". Never heard a peep out of him.

Like so many Goldens, he does have some seasonal allergies and is currently taking an oral steroid for that, but according to his vet records and his former owners, his is fine most of the time. He visited the vet today and is current on all shots, micro-chipped, heartworm negative, and in great shape. His former family also had him shaved for the summer. Judging from his tail and ears, however (which did not get trimmed), he looks like he will have a gorgeous coat when his hair grows back!

I can't think of any kind of family that wouldn't work for Duke. His former family had 2 boys who Duke grew up with, and he's met our neighbor girls (ages 5 and 7) and was extremely mannerly. He also loves to swim and will retrieve sticks from the water for you all day if you want.

If you're interested in adopting this sweet boy, email placementatragom [dot] org. Pictures to follow soon!

DukeDuke is the tall red boy, standing next to his foster sister, Sophie.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Duke arrived at our house on Monday; he was previously being fostered in Iowa. What a guy! Duke is none other then a gentle giant! As you may already know from past updates Duke is a big boy, about 90 lbs. But don't let that intimidate, Duke is super gentle and a very mellow boy.

When he fist arrived Monday, it took very little time for Duke to make himself right at home. He met his foster brother (our Golden, Willie) and got acquainted with his new surroundings. He found the dog toys and picked out several to play with - he loves Kongs and balls. Duke doesn't interact a whole lot with our Golden, which seems to work for both of them. However, the two rest on the back steps next to each other and also stick pretty close to one another when lounging around in the house. We've taken several walks and even went for a short run. Duke does very well on a leash. He is able to heel without the use of Gentle Leader or training collar. Although when we took him to the vet we did use a Gentle Leader because he pulled a bit. Duke really enjoys going for walks and runs. He likes to make a few stops here and there and take in all the smells.

While we're at work Duke and our Golden have the run of our house, well actually just the fist floor. We expect that we would be able to trust Duke if he were left alone in the house. However, all food and garbage is kept out of reach to avoid any temptations. When we get home Duke is at the door to greet us. He's a gentleman, no jumping up!

At night, Duke sleeps on the floor next to our bed. We set out a large soft blanket for him to sleep on and of course he accepted it as his right away! He has not once tried to get up on our couch or the bed. Duke seems very content on the floor as long as we're willing to love him up, rub his ears and scratch his belly.

At the moment Duke is suffering from what is thought to be seasonal allergies. Poor guy, he is not very comfortable and has to itch quite often. Today we took him to the vet to get him some relief. He's now on a couple of medications for about a month and should start feeling better very soon. Once there is a hard frost it's expected that Duke's allergies won't be so bothersome.

Other then that, Duke is a very healthy six-year-old Golden. Duke is a catch! He would be a great addition to pretty much any family. He is working on some resource guarding issues, but seems to be responding very well. It might be best for Duke to be adopted by a family that is willing to work with him on the resource guarding and give him some structure. Duke is a very gentle, sweet, big boy. We just love him!! Please contact RAGOM if you're interested in meeting Duke!

Friday, August 5, 2005

Well, here we sit, waiting for a good home for this handsome boy. Duke is doing well and even though his allergies started acting up again, they don't seem to be as severe as they were in June. Just pills this time, no shots, and he's getting relief. He loves baths, so it's easy to always keep him looking dapper.

Speaking of dapper, his hair is growing back and everyone comments on what a beautiful dog he is. I must say, he is a charmer. He also continues to be a very smart boy - he's even learned some new tricks (which he'd be happy to show anyone who meets him!).

My favorite thing about having Duke around is going on walks with him. He is so good and is not fazed at all by other dogs, kids on bikes, loud cars - he just happily prances along right beside me - I could walk all day with him - it's very theraputic. Are you looking for a walking buddy?