HI Barbie,
Gus is getting along so well here. He has not bothered my three cats at all! I had a little talk with him about the cats and chickens and he seemed to listen. I have not let him loose with the chickens yet (George completely leaves them alone in the yard). But I introduced them through the fence. He loves the horses and all those smells.
He still does not like the car and it takes a treat to get him inside. We just missed the next obedience class so we will probably get a personal trainer to work with my mom until the next session begins. I’ve got him to “sit” on cue and working on “shake” now. But the big help we’ll need is walking manners. He tends to run to the left, right, around my mom, etc. I don’t want her to trip.
So far my mom is doing very well….but she’s tired. I think it’s been a lot for her. Gus absolutely adores her though. He follows her everywhere and when she sits, his head is always in her lap. I think my dad sent him to us…especially considering he was born on the very day my dad passed. Gus sleeps with my mom at night, in his crate, next to her bed. I took the front gate off the crate. He loves to sleep inside, but he kind of lays his head outside it closer to my mom. I have had him each day to give my mom some rest and so he can play with George and get extra exercise. Mom can get some paperwork done while he’s gone too as she says she can’t help but play with him, brush him, talk to him, walk him, etc when they’re together. We have a pool and guess who likes to swim?!! He’s found the steps to get out, but I have told him not to go back in as I can’t be towel drying him all day long. George also swims during the summer, so I’m sure we’ll have LOTS more golden hair in filter. Haha…
Gus saw the vet last week for his well-check and he’s 52 lbs. Our vet was very impressed that a 2 year old golden would lay at my mom’s feet instead of bouncing off the walls. He really is very special. He has an appointment to be neutered next week.
Last night when Gus went home, I really missed him. I told my husband I want a second golden soon. He said we already have a part-time second dog. But I am going to bet as Gus gets older and my mom gets into a walking routine and she relies on his companionship, she will keep him more. So I will continue to look at your website everyday to dream of my next one. I LOVE the brother-sister team being sold together. TOO CUTE!
Hugs,
Patrice
