Hi Barbie ~
Luc is awesome. We love him ! Where the family is, that is where he wants to be… right at (or under) our feet. Not only is he the sweetest and not laid-back puppy ever — but he is SO GOOD and anxious to please. So far, not a single accident (thanks to you and Tim). I just love the way he comes prancing back — tail a-waggin — when he plays fetch with his squeeky toy (and then sits and drops it at my feet. Amazing!)
But I do have one dopey question (that I already know the answer to) , because it has been a while (eleven years !) since our last Golden Puppy. Goldens have their “soft mouths” and Luc keeps trying to “mouth” arms, hands, fingers etc (esp when someone is lying on the floor with him, giving him tummy rubs). My (grown) kids think this is funny/adorable — since he doesn’t bite hard — but I tell them that this isn’t a behavior that should be encouraged…. and whenever Luc tries this with me I will gently say “wrong” , and give him a chew toy instead. (it still amazes me how Luc INSTANTLY responds to a single quiet “Wrong”). Since (as you and Tim know) our kids never listen to us as parents — I would like an official pronouncement from the Professionals on this little issue. Then we can go to a consistent family plan on this one small thing…. (I bet you wish this was the biggest problem that all of your pup-clients had !).
Alicia demonstrated the correct placement of the show collar to me for when we are on our short “working” walks. She was very thorough. I really appreciated the orientation that she gave me.
We all well realize that a puppy could get the greatest start in the world (which you and Tim have most definitely provided us) — and if things don’t proceed onward with continuity and ongoing obedience work — that all of the hard work and love that was initially lavished on Luc’s training and socialization at Golden Meadows all goes for naught.
If you need another reference — please add me to the list: not only is Luc gorgeous, but your “trained puppy” option is worth every penny ! I hope you have a great day.
Best Wishes,
Paul Ross, MD and family
