Serendipitous
01-31-2011, 11:09 AM
I am needing to find a good home for this beautiful, sweet boy. I adore him but my circumstances have changed and I can no longer give him the environment or attention he needs. This is very sad for me but after a lot of thought know it is the best.
I would describe his size and appearance as perhaps a small Golden Retriever or a large Australian Shepherd. He has big paws and a big dog (livestock-guardian-breed) personality. Please look up this personality if you are not sure.
He is white/cream with golden/caramel colored markings, long feathery hair that doesn't shed as much as it may appear, and a bit of a St.Bernard face! He weighs approximately 60 lbs. I believe he is about 3 years old. He gets a lot of attention for his beauty and baby face. It is impossible not to smile watching him romp and play (he looks like a spirited stallion!)
He responds best to petting and praise. Treats are yummy but don't seem to make a deep impression. He cowers at "NO!" with the big exception that yelling at him to stop barking at or harassing a visitor doesn't work at all. (I will be happy to share some of my training methods for him). However, he is not generally a barker (doesn't bark at the moon or other distant dogs).
********Keeping him in an area in which visitors will not enter while you are away or otherwise occupied is necessary.*******
He knows and generally responds well to all the basic commands and a few extra that I have found useful.
He is completely house-trained. I leave him inside for up to 8 hours and he is fine. He is great on a leash with a little reminding to heel. Would be the perfect walking, hiking, or jogging companion. I have taken him backpacking and he doesn't run away (other than brief exploring), and happily returns to my call. He will casually romp after deer but doesn't seem to have any intention of catching and returns quickly on his own.
He is fine with cats, especially indoors; but can get a little harmlessly frisky if a strange cat runs away outside. Great with chickens. Ok with other farm animals once he understands that they are not to be chased for fun. Excellent with other dogs both big and small when out and about, trails or beach. I would only recommend having him live with a small dog if sharing a home.
He is a lover once he warms up, but doesn't give sloppy kisses or demanding of attention. Very calm, especially with regular exercise. He does enjoy playing with his furry/squeaky toys and tennis balls indoors (he is very good about knowing what toys are his) but never gets out of control. If you like to play-wrestle, he is super gentle with his mouth.
Loves to go on rides in the car and very content to wait quietly. He will protect the car, and anything else he perceives as yours (like your purse). With that said he does not bark unless obviously being personally approached.
He is fine with children 6 and up if they are able to be respectful and communicative. I would not leave him with younger children unsupervised.
A fenced yard is great to help him understand his perimeters but is not necessary in the country in that he would not run away or "travel". However, he is not fond of strangers and needs clear boundaries, so if you have pedestrians walking in front of your house, it would be challenging. Although he has never bitten into skin, he definitely looks and acts fierce. He is a wonderful protective dog that you can trust to take care of things. But you will need to take time to introduce him to any visitors, and possibly restrain him, especially with men.
At this time he needs to take a prescription drug once a day for an itching condition (non-contagious/transferable). I have not had the funds to have a natural-remedy vet see him, but from what I have found it sounds hopeful that it may be resolved through diet.
He is neutered, and has an address identification chip under his skin.
I would discuss a nominal fee for his adoption, and have a number of quality items that come with him. If you desire, I would be happy to stay in his life and assist you with his care in whatever capacity possible.
Please feel free to call me at 707-599-1488.
I would describe his size and appearance as perhaps a small Golden Retriever or a large Australian Shepherd. He has big paws and a big dog (livestock-guardian-breed) personality. Please look up this personality if you are not sure.
He is white/cream with golden/caramel colored markings, long feathery hair that doesn't shed as much as it may appear, and a bit of a St.Bernard face! He weighs approximately 60 lbs. I believe he is about 3 years old. He gets a lot of attention for his beauty and baby face. It is impossible not to smile watching him romp and play (he looks like a spirited stallion!)
He responds best to petting and praise. Treats are yummy but don't seem to make a deep impression. He cowers at "NO!" with the big exception that yelling at him to stop barking at or harassing a visitor doesn't work at all. (I will be happy to share some of my training methods for him). However, he is not generally a barker (doesn't bark at the moon or other distant dogs).
********Keeping him in an area in which visitors will not enter while you are away or otherwise occupied is necessary.*******
He knows and generally responds well to all the basic commands and a few extra that I have found useful.
He is completely house-trained. I leave him inside for up to 8 hours and he is fine. He is great on a leash with a little reminding to heel. Would be the perfect walking, hiking, or jogging companion. I have taken him backpacking and he doesn't run away (other than brief exploring), and happily returns to my call. He will casually romp after deer but doesn't seem to have any intention of catching and returns quickly on his own.
He is fine with cats, especially indoors; but can get a little harmlessly frisky if a strange cat runs away outside. Great with chickens. Ok with other farm animals once he understands that they are not to be chased for fun. Excellent with other dogs both big and small when out and about, trails or beach. I would only recommend having him live with a small dog if sharing a home.
He is a lover once he warms up, but doesn't give sloppy kisses or demanding of attention. Very calm, especially with regular exercise. He does enjoy playing with his furry/squeaky toys and tennis balls indoors (he is very good about knowing what toys are his) but never gets out of control. If you like to play-wrestle, he is super gentle with his mouth.
Loves to go on rides in the car and very content to wait quietly. He will protect the car, and anything else he perceives as yours (like your purse). With that said he does not bark unless obviously being personally approached.
He is fine with children 6 and up if they are able to be respectful and communicative. I would not leave him with younger children unsupervised.
A fenced yard is great to help him understand his perimeters but is not necessary in the country in that he would not run away or "travel". However, he is not fond of strangers and needs clear boundaries, so if you have pedestrians walking in front of your house, it would be challenging. Although he has never bitten into skin, he definitely looks and acts fierce. He is a wonderful protective dog that you can trust to take care of things. But you will need to take time to introduce him to any visitors, and possibly restrain him, especially with men.
At this time he needs to take a prescription drug once a day for an itching condition (non-contagious/transferable). I have not had the funds to have a natural-remedy vet see him, but from what I have found it sounds hopeful that it may be resolved through diet.
He is neutered, and has an address identification chip under his skin.
I would discuss a nominal fee for his adoption, and have a number of quality items that come with him. If you desire, I would be happy to stay in his life and assist you with his care in whatever capacity possible.
Please feel free to call me at 707-599-1488.