Lexi

Updated 9/6/10

Hi.  I’m Lexi, and I am a happy dog.  That is, aside from moving around a little more than I would like.  I sure would like to get settled down and get into a routine that I can understand.  So far, it’s been a little hard for me to figure out what folks want from me. My first family did their best! They took good care of me. They kept me inside and made sure I was healthy and up to date on all my shots and had plenty to eat, but they were SO busy they couldn’t really work with me. So I sometimes got confused… for instance, I had a hard time telling the difference between “allowable” rawhides and the really neat ones I would find in a closet, which seemed to be something called “my favorite leather shoes.” And I knew I should get outside fast when I needed to use the bathroom—but then I’d go TOO fast and knock down the little children who were in my path. I knew it was fine to jump on the bed when my family invited me, but then I was still learning that it wasn’t fine to lie right on their heads or accidentally kick them with my paws!

I admit, sometimes I do get a little excited.  I think all I need is a whole lot of exercise, some discipline, and some consistency so I know what I’m supposed to do.  I really want to be good because then I get my most favorite thing in the world:  affection.

My former owners and my foster family all say that I’m really smart, really sweet, and kind of shy and submissive.  That’s a lot of S’s, so  I guess that makes me a Superdog!  I can also be a scatterbrain, but what young Golden isn’t?  There are so many fun things to do all the time.  I love to play with other dogs and I even don’t mind hanging out with cats.  They’re a little weird because they don’t really play tug of war or chase, but they’re OK to have around.  I’d rather play ball, chew on anything, or go swimming.  I like to keep busy.  I really like going for walks and with a little more training, I’ll be really good on a leash.  I can sit most of the time, and I’ll even stay put sometimes.

I love everything and everybody.  What I would love most of all is to have my very own forever home.  I’ll be really really good and I’ll do everything you want me to do.  You just have to let me know what I can and can’t do, and don’t get mad at me if I make mistakes at first.  I really am smart and I’m motivated too.  I’ll fit right into any home, whether you have children, other dogs, cats, and maybe even a ferret or something, although I don’t know what that is.  I’ve heard it said that I’m a beautiful girl, but I’m too modest to repeat that.  I don’t want you to think I’m egotistical or anything.  I sure do look forward to meeting my new mommy and daddy.  Will it be you?