Brodie (Tuffy 14-071)

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 June 10, 2014 preferred no   optional yes 
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Please welcome Tuffy  who is now known as Buffy, into the RAGOM  family.  Buffy is a PB Golden Retriever, neutered male, 65lbs, five years old and what a beauty!  He came into his foster home just five days ago and we have enjoyed having him here.  Buffy is house trained, crate trained and cat friendly.

Buffy has had a bumpy start to his RAGOM life.   He was taken in by a wonderful foster but it was quickly found out that children make him very anxious and while in the previous foster home he lunged at a young child and it was decided that in order to keep everyone safe he should go to a home without children.  Unfortunately there was not a  foster available so Buffy was boarded for about six. weeks.  Boarding brought on additional anxiety so Buffy  is now living in the peaceful country with three resident dogs, including Buddy/Ben 11-061  and one foster sister Missy/JoJo 13-061 and three cats.  He has a big fenced in yard to run around in, play with a ball and just listen to the frogs, birds and the wind in the trees.

Buffy's background is very sketchy at best.  We only are aware of the last six months of his life.  Each day we find out more about him this is what we know as of today.

Buffy is a beautiful, young, smart dog that has some issues as 99 percent of rescue dogs do.  He is very unsure of new people and will react with fearful barking.  He needs help with his confidence level and to learn that he will not be hurt.  When approached with the leash he will lay down and roll over and show his belly.  While it may look cute he is doing this because he is afraid.  If you raise your hand to pet him on the top of the head he will cower. While we will never know what happened to him we can now control that only good things come from people.

Buffy is learning to walk on a leash and is coming along slowly.  He walks with the pack of dogs on a leash but has difficulty when he is free in the fenced yard.  He does not have any social dog skills and will try and control the other dogs.  For these reasons at this time he needs a home with no children and a physical fence is preferred and an only dog or one very easy going dog.

Buffy's perfect forever family will be committed to taking Buffy to obedience to help his confidence and socialization.  He needs a strong leader to give him boundaries and limitations so he can start to relax and know he does not have to be the protector but will be protected.  Buffy is a loving, squishy gentle dog that also smiles and shows you all his pearly whites.  If you have never seen this please google it because it can look scary but he is just doing what what the Buffster does when he is happy or getting a treat!

If you are an experienced dog person who is up for a real learning experience ,is committed to taking Buffy to classes and have the time to devote to what will be an awesome dog, please contact placement.

Buffy is not a swimmer but a champion wader!

At a Glance #14-071

Golden Retriever Born: April 2009
Male 70 lbs

Status: Deceased

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 June 10, 2014 preferred no   optional yes 
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Please welcome Tuffy  who is now known as Buffy, into the RAGOM  family.  Buffy is a PB Golden Retriever, neutered male, 65lbs, five years old and what a beauty!  He came into his foster home just five days ago and we have enjoyed having him here.  Buffy is house trained, crate trained and cat friendly.

Buffy has had a bumpy start to his RAGOM life.   He was taken in by a wonderful foster but it was quickly found out that children make him very anxious and while in the previous foster home he lunged at a young child and it was decided that in order to keep everyone safe he should go to a home without children.  Unfortunately there was not a  foster available so Buffy was boarded for about six. weeks.  Boarding brought on additional anxiety so Buffy  is now living in the peaceful country with three resident dogs, including Buddy/Ben 11-061  and one foster sister Missy/JoJo 13-061 and three cats.  He has a big fenced in yard to run around in, play with a ball and just listen to the frogs, birds and the wind in the trees.

Buffy's background is very sketchy at best.  We only are aware of the last six months of his life.  Each day we find out more about him this is what we know as of today.

Buffy is a beautiful, young, smart dog that has some issues as 99 percent of rescue dogs do.  He is very unsure of new people and will react with fearful barking.  He needs help with his confidence level and to learn that he will not be hurt.  When approached with the leash he will lay down and roll over and show his belly.  While it may look cute he is doing this because he is afraid.  If you raise your hand to pet him on the top of the head he will cower. While we will never know what happened to him we can now control that only good things come from people.

Buffy is learning to walk on a leash and is coming along slowly.  He walks with the pack of dogs on a leash but has difficulty when he is free in the fenced yard.  He does not have any social dog skills and will try and control the other dogs.  For these reasons at this time he needs a home with no children and a physical fence is preferred and an only dog or one very easy going dog.

Buffy's perfect forever family will be committed to taking Buffy to obedience to help his confidence and socialization.  He needs a strong leader to give him boundaries and limitations so he can start to relax and know he does not have to be the protector but will be protected.  Buffy is a loving, squishy gentle dog that also smiles and shows you all his pearly whites.  If you have never seen this please google it because it can look scary but he is just doing what what the Buffster does when he is happy or getting a treat!

If you are an experienced dog person who is up for a real learning experience ,is committed to taking Buffy to classes and have the time to devote to what will be an awesome dog, please contact placement.

Buffy is not a swimmer but a champion wader!

Updates

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Tuffy, now known as Brodie, has been adopted into his new home. He has a wonderful Mom, a great two-legged brother whom he adores, and an elderly gentleman Golden named Mac, and I won't forget the cats which Brodie all took in stride.

Foster Mom must be getting old because this boy was a tough one to let go. After a bumpy start, he will go down as one of the most affectionate and easy fosters I have ever had the privilege of fostering.

Brodie is already enrolled in school and I am sure he will be a star pupil. Have a wonderful life, Brodie, and you know you are always welcome back here if your family needs a doggie sitter. :)

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Time for an update on beautiful Buffy. Buffy has been doing great! He has really settled into the life here with the pack and is starting to take direction from them. Buffy is so sweet and loves to give kisses. He shows interest in the cats, but does not chase them. Buffy has been on restrictions as far as not having free roam of the house. I have found if he has too much space too soon, he becomes anxious. He respects baby gates and has no problem being behind one by himself. He will play by himself by rolling on his ball or throwing up a toy in the air. Buffy will do fine with another dog. For Buffy, meeting four new dogs after just leaving boarding was a bit much. He has never been aggressive. Buffy is just unsure with all the changes he has recently had. He has become less excitable around new people. He still has work to do in meeting new people, but he has shown progress.

This is what Buffy needs in a forever home.

  • A physical fence is preferred as when he becomes insecure, he could be a flight risk, that coupled with no recall at this time.
  • A home without children.
  • A home that is committed to take him to classes to help him with meeting new people and learning to have self-confidence.
  • A quiet home with routine.
  • Lots of walks and ball playing.

Buffy is really a good dog that just never had stability in his life and thrives on routine. Bedtime comes and all five dogs run for the bedroom. Buffy goes right in his crate and they all get a piece of cheese and a dog cookie. He is so normal in so many ways; he just needs the right home to help him be the gentle, confident dog he can be.

Once a dog is a RAGOM dog, we are committed to him for life. RAGOM has lots of resources available to help Buffy's new family get off to the right start. Buffy is what rescue is all about. It is taking a dog with a not-so-great life, helping him learn to trust and be confident that he will be safe. Yes, Buffy is a work in progress, but he is so deserving of a good life.

Stay tuned for more progress.