Age

3 Years

Sex

Male

Energy

Medium

Fast Facts

  • Smart boy

  • Crate- and house-trained

  • Loves to play but can settle

  • Needs to be only dog in house

  • Fenced yard required

  • 86 pounds

Bio:

INTRODUCTION As told by Ares

Ares. Greek god of war. Bold fighter. Fearless. Beautiful physical specimen.

Could that be me? Nah … not really, though I have been told that with my pale gold, curly hair I am quite a looker. And it is true that I’ve been known to throw my weight around with other dogs. But the truth is – as the song says – I’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places.

But my story will have a happy ending, because my previous owners relinquished me to As Good as Gold! Everyone I’ve met from AGaG has been so wonderful and they’ve made me feel so much better about myself! My foster mom is A-MAZING! She gets me. She understands that I just don’t want to share my humans with other dogs. But she also understands that when properly introduced, I can sometimes learn to pal around with other pooches (just so long as they don’t live with me).

Mom says I love to roll in the damp grass in the morning and will occasionally sneak a tomato off the vine. She has learned that I love pizza (because it’s the only thing that I’ll swipe off the counter). She knows I hate squirrels and deer, but I love all the smells of the neighborhood. She understands I can be a bit stubborn when my plans are different than hers. But she also knows I am a “gentle” man when I take a treat from her hand.

Mom acknowledges that I am not a perfect dog, but she promises that I am a good one. She knows that if I can find the right patient and loving person/family, if I can finally find love in the right place, I will become a great dog. Maybe together we can change my name from Ares (Greek god of war) to Eros (Greek god of love).

Interested? Let’s talk!

BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATIONS

  • Initially unsure around men but warms up quickly.
  • Needs to lose about 6 pounds (has already lost 10+).
  • Knows basic commands.
  • Is learning not to get on furniture.
  • Has growled at other dogs.
  • Food motivated.

Medical Concerns

  • Mild allergy (licks his back feet); vet advised wiping feet when he comes in and spraying his feet with Bitter Apple to discourage licking.
Adoption Process
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS, NO EXCEPTIONS:

  • Be at least 23 years of age

  • No children under 6 years of age living in your home

  • We primarily adopt goldens to families living within Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the southern most counties of Wisconsin

  • If you do not own your residence or live in a condo, you will need a letter from your landlord or property management company

  • Provide excellent vet care for your dog(s)

  • Do not use an invisible fence

  • Are not over your town/county's pet limit

  • Have the knowledge and agreement of all adults living in the household

  • Be prepared to make a lifetime commitment

  • QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR POLICIES? All your answers in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

If interested please fill out our online adoption application form; please make sure you fill in every required field/question or your submission will not go through. Please note that we take time to learn as much as we can about each dog in our care and our bios are our current observations; we are unable to make any guarantees on the future health or temperament of your adopted dog. Most dogs in our care come with unknown pre-rescue history and as such breed and age estimates are an educated guess.

Available Goldens for Adoption