From Cindy
From Sheila White
Hunter 14-120
Profile
| In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements: | |||||
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| Entered Foster Care | Fence | Kid Friendly | Another Dog | Cat Friendly | |
| 8/17/2014 | Physical | 10+ | Must be the only pet | No | |
| This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog. | |||||
Welcome this handsome boy Hunter 14-120 to RAGOM! Hunter was surrendered due to his surrendering owner not being able to take care of him anymore. He is a 2.5-year-old Chocolate Retriever weighing 83 lbs. Hunter’s coat is so soft and unique! Depending on the lighting, it goes from a light brown to a really rich brown. He is house trained and has full roam of the house while FM and FD are at work. He enjoys taking walks, but especially loves being outside playing fetch with his tennis ball. He will toss the ball back to you to throw and throw and throw! He is working on walking nicely on a Gentle Leader as he does pull a lot. He is also working on his basic manners. Hunter has shown some interest in light reflections that appear on walls or ceilings. He gets very excited and tries to get at them, but when the object that is making the reflection is removed, he is just fine. We are not sure as to why he reacts this way, as he still is settling in to his new environment. We are watching it and the vet is not concerned about it at this time.
Hunter will need a family that will be willing to put the time and dedication into training Hunter and giving him enough exercise as he has a lot of energy. He is good with kids, but would do best with kids that are older as he forgets how big he is. He will be ready to go to his forever home after his vet appointment Friday to get neutered.
Hunter wants to talk to say a few words to you folks:
‘Howdy, friends, this is Hunter! I am so excited to become part of the RAGOM family. I went to the vet and I was a little nervous to all the smells and sounds. I came out with almost a clean bill of health. I have hookworm, but am getting the treatment for that, then I was told I could lose a few pounds. My FM said those two things are OK and not to worry about it. I am such a good fetcher for tennis balls! I also love bones too, especially trying to hide them in the house or yard! I am trying to work on my manners in the house to stay off the window sills and not paw at the door when my FM and FD leave. I just want to come with them all the time and those squirrels running around in the trees outside are just teasing me! I do like to take walks or even runs, but my FM and FD put this thing around my neck and nose that they call a Gentle Leader that they keep telling me I have to get used to. We went to my FM's family’s house this weekend and I had a really fun time meeting her family. There were a couple of kids that I did great with, but I do have to admit I forget my manners at times and get too excited, so I would probably knock down really little ones. There was also a little dog there that was trying to play with me, but all my attention was on my tennis ball. I hope my forever family loves to be outdoors, is very active, and will have the patience to teach me a few manners! If you would like to meet me, please contact your placement advisor!’
At a Glance #14-120
| Mixed Breed | Born: November 2011 |
| Male | 95 lbs |
Status: Adopted
Profile
| In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements: | |||||
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| Entered Foster Care | Fence | Kid Friendly | Another Dog | Cat Friendly | |
| 8/17/2014 | Physical | 10+ | Must be the only pet | No | |
| This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog. | |||||
Welcome this handsome boy Hunter 14-120 to RAGOM! Hunter was surrendered due to his surrendering owner not being able to take care of him anymore. He is a 2.5-year-old Chocolate Retriever weighing 83 lbs. Hunter’s coat is so soft and unique! Depending on the lighting, it goes from a light brown to a really rich brown. He is house trained and has full roam of the house while FM and FD are at work. He enjoys taking walks, but especially loves being outside playing fetch with his tennis ball. He will toss the ball back to you to throw and throw and throw! He is working on walking nicely on a Gentle Leader as he does pull a lot. He is also working on his basic manners. Hunter has shown some interest in light reflections that appear on walls or ceilings. He gets very excited and tries to get at them, but when the object that is making the reflection is removed, he is just fine. We are not sure as to why he reacts this way, as he still is settling in to his new environment. We are watching it and the vet is not concerned about it at this time.
Hunter will need a family that will be willing to put the time and dedication into training Hunter and giving him enough exercise as he has a lot of energy. He is good with kids, but would do best with kids that are older as he forgets how big he is. He will be ready to go to his forever home after his vet appointment Friday to get neutered.
Hunter wants to talk to say a few words to you folks:
‘Howdy, friends, this is Hunter! I am so excited to become part of the RAGOM family. I went to the vet and I was a little nervous to all the smells and sounds. I came out with almost a clean bill of health. I have hookworm, but am getting the treatment for that, then I was told I could lose a few pounds. My FM said those two things are OK and not to worry about it. I am such a good fetcher for tennis balls! I also love bones too, especially trying to hide them in the house or yard! I am trying to work on my manners in the house to stay off the window sills and not paw at the door when my FM and FD leave. I just want to come with them all the time and those squirrels running around in the trees outside are just teasing me! I do like to take walks or even runs, but my FM and FD put this thing around my neck and nose that they call a Gentle Leader that they keep telling me I have to get used to. We went to my FM's family’s house this weekend and I had a really fun time meeting her family. There were a couple of kids that I did great with, but I do have to admit I forget my manners at times and get too excited, so I would probably knock down really little ones. There was also a little dog there that was trying to play with me, but all my attention was on my tennis ball. I hope my forever family loves to be outdoors, is very active, and will have the patience to teach me a few manners! If you would like to meet me, please contact your placement advisor!’
Updates
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Hunter is a special dog who will be a remarkable pet for the right family. He is comfortable walking with you, a gentleman with the gentle leader. One of the best attributes of Hunter is his character. He is an eager learner. He knows basic commands like SIT, STAY and DOWN. He also likes to run and run and run.... he needs a very active person that can exercise him daily. Hunter is well named. We were playing in the yard and he saw squirrels in the trees. The photos here show how focused he was trying to go in the trees and get those pesky critters. Hunter has a lot of patience when it comes to waiting for the squirrels to come down from the trees.
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He is so beautiful and so loving I know he will have a "Happy Ending" with a family who understands and continues to work helping Hunter be his best self.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
From Goldzilla 2015:
"Good luck finding your forever home, from Patch 10-223." -Michelle H
"In memory of Ted and Lou." -Debra H
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Doing what a retriever is supposed to do - having fun. And waiting for the best family to adopt... Hunter d' Great... some 3yrs old. Knows.commands. Walk very well when using "gentle leader". Loves water. Loves to play a LOT . Such an AGILE and gentle one. Will make you the most happy with him in your journey. Fenced yard. Single dog. No cats. Any takers???
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Are you looking for a large, athletic dog? Here is Hunter. He is a returning 3½ year old gorgeous Golden/Chocolate Lab mix. He is UTD on all shots and been given his heartworm and flea/tick preventive. Hunter had a recurring ear infection that is being successfully treated. He may have some minor allergies. For that reason, we are feeding a high quality Grain Free diet. Hunter weighs 80 lbs.
Hunter is kennel trained and enjoys spending time there while we're gone for a few hours or to relax when we let our cat come upstairs for some family time. Hunter should not go to a home with cats, as he did run after our kitty. Hunter chases things that run. He has a high prey drive. If you want to rid your back yard of squirrels and bunnies, Hunter thinks that is a perfect job. He will also try to chase squirrels on walks.
Hunter is being returned to RAGOM because he had an altercation with another dog. He gets along with some dogs, but not others. Also, the surrendering owner noticed Hunter giving his girlfriend’s young daughter a hard stare. Hunter presently has a training plan. It is important his family continues to work on obedience, calming and control in order to keep Hunter and others safe. Hunter does not back down. Like many dogs, when Hunter is in control he does not always make wise choices.
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Hunter has lived the majority of his life as an only dog. He has been interacting successfully with volunteers' dogs during walks and training exercises, and has ignored dogs or shown appropriate interest in several dogs while at the vet or during walks and exercise time. Hunter needs exercise - this is a guy who was born to run and play. He absolutely loves his tennis balls, and given a choice, would take a tennis ball over a treat any day! He's an excellent retriever and will readily drop his ball or toy for you to throw again and again. Hunter loves the water. I see dock diving potential.
Hunter is very loving and affectionate with his adult humans. If you're the active type, he would love to run or hike with you. He's totally accustomed to a Gentle Leader, which will make walking with him a fun experience, even though Hunter would love to chase every squirrel he sees! Slow and careful introductions should be done with other dogs who might be possible playmates.Hunter will thrive and be happiest in a home where he's an only child. Please contact your Placement advisor if Hunter sounds like he's the guy you've been searching for.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Hunter is settling in nicely at our house. It is fun to see his personality start to really shine! He is starting to learn the rules of the house and able to calm down and play with his Kongs. We have been putting him in a crate a couple times a day to get him used to it if need be and he doesn’t seem to mind this. Hunter is also making progress walking on the Gentle Leader, except when we see small animals. So he would be best in a home without cats. Hunter loves to greet us at the door with a toy in his mouth and his whole body wiggling around so much he tends to hit himself in the face with it! He is so goofy!
Hunter met another male dog yesterday and they were not as playful as one might have hoped. We aren’t sure if he’s not a fan of all dogs or just male dogs, but we do know he does get nervous around other dogs. With this newfound information, we will be cautious when placing him to families with other dogs, and it would probably be best if he was an only dog. Hunter is a happy dog that likes to play and play. Sometimes he doesn’t know his own strength, so he will also need to go to a family without small children.
With all of Hunter’s energy, he will greatly benefit from some obedience training. We think if someone works with him consistently to train him on manners as well as basic obedience, Hunter has the makings of a great dog. We like to think of him as a “diamond in the rough,” waiting for the right family to put the time and energy to see him shine. Please contact your Placement Advisor if you would like to meet this gem!!
