Age

1.5 Years

Sex

Male

Energy

Medium

Fast Facts

  • Sweet, happy boy

  • Gets along with calm, respectful dogs

  • Smart and curious

  • Loves walks

  • Resource guards

  • Needs experienced, patient adoptive family

Bio:

I’m a happy guy who is loving, smart and curious. I enjoy learning new things, going for walks and also just hanging out with my people. I get along with other dogs as long as they aren’t domineering. I am young and strong and still learning manners.

I turn heads with my stunning coat with unique white highlights. Everyone who meets me is immediately smitten.  At my core, I’m affectionate, smart, and playful — especially with another calm, confident dog in the home. I’m housetrained, respect gates, don’t chew when left alone, and sleep quietly through the night.

I do have some quirks. I will guard food from people and other dogs, so I should be fed separately and left alone when I eat. I also have space issues, so please don’t corner me, crowd me or force me into a small area, or grab my collar or harness.  I respond well to treats. I need a home that understands resource guarding and can continue working with me using positive reinforcement. For this reason, a home without young children is best.

I have made great progress with commands like “leave it” and “drop it,” especially with a treat-based “trade.”

I get along well with other respectful dogs and benefit from having a canine companion to help me feel secure. I thrive on routine and calm leadership. I currently take daily fluoxetine and may need sedation for vet visits due to past stress responses. My coat requires some upkeep, but I enjoy baths and blow-drying.  I absolutely love the water!  I am a great swimmer and love the boat life!

I will do best in a home with a fenced yard and dog-savvy adopters committed to setting boundaries, managing triggers and continuing my training. My new home should be one that’s quieter and calm with reliable routines. I respond best to soft voices and cues that I’ve learned (my training while with As Good as Gold has been extensive). I’ve come a long way and will make an incredible companion for the right person or family who can meet me where I’m at.  The reward? A loving, loyal companion.

Weight: 67 pounds

Good with kids? Should not be around young kids

Good with cats? Unknown

Adoption fee: $550

Medical concerns: Seasonal allergies, receiving Apoquel as needed; 30 mg of Fluoxetine daily for anxiety

Requirements: Positive reinforcement training

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