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Kyllobernese · 02-10-2013, 01:54 AM

Well, it seems I am going to be getting a Golden Retriever. My niece's son got the dog when it was a puppy but being a teen-ager and getting his first car (even though he won't be old enough to drive it for a while yet) he has lost interest in the dog and the dog is getting out and running around the neighborhood.

Yesterday was the final straw when he got out and was picked up by the pound. It cost them $168.00 to get him back. He is also in danger of getting run over which would be a shame as he is a really nice dog. He is about 9 months old and is not neutered yet so that is probably part of the problem.

Originally I was going to get him in a couple of weeks but he will probably be coming tomorrow or the next day now. It is about a six hour drive to where he is so my brother-in-law is going to go and pick him up for me. I am hoping he will get along with my two males until I get a chance to have him neutered.

I have sort of been looking for a big dog that I can do Obedience and Agility with but did not want to get a puppy so "Case" might just be what I am looking for. Not sure what training he has had but have met him a couple of times and he seems like a nice dog.

**JGLI** · 02-10-2013, 03:36 AM

Congratulations! What a wonderful thing you are doing giving this dog a home and I just love golden retrievers. He is one very lucky dog to be able to have a home with you and I bet he is going to be very happy with all of his new family. I hope we get to see plenty of pictures--what is his name?

Bigboy · 02-10-2013, 08:30 AM

hi Glad you are taking this pup in! At 9 months old he can still learn loads so start the training and lay down house rules straight away

But try and get as much info from you niece to what training if any has taken place

Good luck and please keep us updated!

techie · 02-10-2013, 10:59 AM

Congrats on your new dog! I hear goldens are very friendly dogs.
techie

DeeLind7 · 02-10-2013, 11:13 AM

Congrats on your new dog!!! Thank goodness you have decided to take him in. Goldens are great dogs! Hope we see some pictures soon.

LARyan · 02-11-2013, 04:33 PM

Thats awesome! Its great that your willing to take him in, ive never owner a golden, but i love them.

ps, how do you just loose interest in your dog? not to be rude but that seems...meh.... i would hope that any dog owner would care whether or not their dog got hit by a car?!? sheesh

DeeLind7 · 02-11-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LARyan

Thats awesome! Its great that your willing to take him in, ive never owner a golden, but i love them.

ps, how do you just loose interest in your dog? not to be rude but that seems...meh.... i would hope that any dog owner would care whether or not their dog got hit by a car?!? sheesh

The owner is a teenager. No need to say anything else.

techie · 02-11-2013, 06:18 PM

techie

Kyllobernese · 02-11-2013, 06:18 PM

Exactly what Dee and I said, he is a teenager and also a boy with lots of other interests. The dog is alone all day while he is in school so lots of time to get into mischief. My niece does not live there as they are divorced so he is living with his Dad right now who is away at work all day.

Sugardog · 02-11-2013, 09:01 PM

Good for you

There are a good handful of golden retrievers that do agility, and some go on to win really high titles. I'm sure with a neuter and proper training and attention, he will be great with you!

02-10-2013, 01:54 AM	#1
Kyllobernese Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 899 Rep: 14 Unique Rep: 4	New Dog Well, it seems I am going to be getting a Golden Retriever. My niece's son got the dog when it was a puppy but being a teen-ager and getting his first car (even though he won't be old enough to drive it for a while yet) he has lost interest in the dog and the dog is getting out and running around the neighborhood. Yesterday was the final straw when he got out and was picked up by the pound. It cost them $168.00 to get him back. He is also in danger of getting run over which would be a shame as he is a really nice dog. He is about 9 months old and is not neutered yet so that is probably part of the problem. Originally I was going to get him in a couple of weeks but he will probably be coming tomorrow or the next day now. It is about a six hour drive to where he is so my brother-in-law is going to go and pick him up for me. I am hoping he will get along with my two males until I get a chance to have him neutered. I have sort of been looking for a big dog that I can do Obedience and Agility with but did not want to get a puppy so "Case" might just be what I am looking for. Not sure what training he has had but have met him a couple of times and he seems like a nice dog.

02-10-2013, 03:36 AM	#2
JGLI Forum Director Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 7,225 Rep: 73 Unique Rep: 38	Congratulations! What a wonderful thing you are doing giving this dog a home and I just love golden retrievers. He is one very lucky dog to be able to have a home with you and I bet he is going to be very happy with all of his new family. I hope we get to see plenty of pictures--what is his name? __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team.

02-10-2013, 08:30 AM	#3
Bigboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK: Stoke on trent Posts: 10,468 Rep: 62 Unique Rep: 32	hi Glad you are taking this pup in! At 9 months old he can still learn loads so start the training and lay down house rules straight away But try and get as much info from you niece to what training if any has taken place Good luck and please keep us updated! __________________ " Iam chillin with the forum! " Thanks Monkey! I been fleeced Thanks Skunkstripe. Dave ATB!

02-10-2013, 10:59 AM	#4
techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 7,371 Blog Entries: 19 Rep: 31 Unique Rep: 13	Congrats on your new dog! I hear goldens are very friendly dogs. techie __________________ I HAVE BEEN KISSED!! by sheplovr Dogs rule! "I've got the do: you?" A dog's love is pure! Lucy 1999 - Oct.6,2012. Always in my heart. Now owned by a female beagle, Rascal

02-11-2013, 06:18 PM	#8
techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 7,371 Blog Entries: 19 Rep: 31 Unique Rep: 13	techie __________________ I HAVE BEEN KISSED!! by sheplovr Dogs rule! "I've got the do: you?" A dog's love is pure! Lucy 1999 - Oct.6,2012. Always in my heart. Now owned by a female beagle, Rascal

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02-10-2013, 11:13 AM	#5
DeeLind7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 6,931 Rep: 54 Unique Rep: 27	Congrats on your new dog!!! Thank goodness you have decided to take him in. Goldens are great dogs! Hope we see some pictures soon.

02-11-2013, 04:33 PM	#6
LARyan Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 70 Rep: 12 Unique Rep: 2	Thats awesome! Its great that your willing to take him in, ive never owner a golden, but i love them. ps, how do you just loose interest in your dog? not to be rude but that seems...meh.... i would hope that any dog owner would care whether or not their dog got hit by a car?!? sheesh

02-11-2013, 09:01 PM	#10
Sugardog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,609 Rep: 96 Unique Rep: 37	Good for you There are a good handful of golden retrievers that do agility, and some go on to win really high titles. I'm sure with a neuter and proper training and attention, he will be great with you! __________________ I'm chillin' with the forum! Thanks Necknot and Sheplovr! I've been fleeced by Draco!

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