Nemo
Updated 5/6/11
Nemo, age 7 1/2
MATCHED
Nemo has been matched
to his forever home and is not available, but be on the lookout for more like
him!
Nemo’s owner had to give
up her curly blond pal when she learned she’d have to move out of state while
pursuing her studies—and what’s more, she’d be living in a tiny apartment in the
middle of New York City. She knew that a big Golden would need lots more room
and lots more time than she would have, so she contacted GRR for help.
Nemo’s foster mom gives
this report:
Nemo is adjusting great!
In fact, he quickly made himself right at home.
He has just the right amount of energy.
He is content lying on the floor with a toy or going for a nice walk.
He’s so easy going that whatever you want to do, his response is “I
couldn’t agree with you more!” He’ll be right by your side no matter what
you are doing.
Nemo is a well-educated
gentleman who already knows all of his basic commands (sit, stay, down, etc.);
and he does not beg, grab things off the counter, tear things up, or do anything
else naughty. He’s an extremely fast learner who is rapidly mastering all our
“house rules.” He tried to jump up on the bed, but since that is not allowed
here, he got right off as soon as I said "off" and has not jumped up since. At
first, when he was offered a treat, he’d grab it out of your hand, but after
just a few days of instruction, he knows what “gentle” means and is much more
delicate. Of course, the does have
the occasional memory lapse when it’s one of his favorite treats, but he’'s
trying really hard to make“gentle” a habit!
I was warned that Nemo
was a bolter and would dash out the front door if given the chance.
I can't say for sure that this habit is broken, but we have figured out a
great method to make sure that he does not get out.
I’ll have him sit a few feet from the door, then back away and tell him
“stay” while holding out my hand.
This gives me enough time to get out the door, and enough time AND space to stop
him if he decides now is his chance to make a break for it.
So far, this system is working well, so we'll continue to use
and hopefully he’ll lose the “bolter” label soon enough!
Nemo is great with
people and other dogs. He loves to
play and can keep up with even the young pups out there!
His favorite thing to do is run around the backyard squeaking a toy
trying to get his foster brother and the neighbor dogs on the other side of the
fence to chase after him. It seems
that the younger dogs tire out before he does.
This is the most
ticklish dog you will ever meet! He
loves belly rubs and as soon as you start to pet him his back legs go flying in
the air with excitment. He
can’t get enough of it! He even
tickles himself sometimes when he is itching!
Nemo’s most recent
favorite hobby is Skyping with his foster dad in
Oh, and of course Nemo
is totally housebroken and sleeps peacefully all night long.
More Nemo news as we
continue to learn more about this great dog!
