Braydon has settled in nicely in our home. He catches on quickly to routines and follows the other dogs. When I turn the TV off at night, that's his signal to go into his crate where he sleeps quietly all night. I didn't teach him that, he figured it out—she turns off the TV, it must be bedtime.

He loves to walk, even in this cold weather. We use a Gentle Leader harness and when I take it off the hook, he sits down in front of me and waits for me to put it on him.  

Ninety percent of the time he is a well-behaved dog, but he is just too tempted if food is on the counter, so everything is put out of reach.  

If you are interested in a sweet, people-oriented Goldendoodle, he just might be the right dog for your home and family.

Braydon came to us about three weeks ago and quickly became loved by canines and humans alike. He is a smart happy dog who wants to please. He learned "sit" and plops his cute butt down at the first hint of a treat.

Braydon hasn't urinated in the house for two weeks (I am granting him a waiver for the first few days here, getting acquainted and oriented). At this time, I feel he needs to go to a home where the applicant is home more during the day than not so he can be let out every few hours, as he still is being house trained. 

Many visitors over the holidays didn't phase him at all as he greeted men and women with his usual friendliness. When told "crate" he scoots right in. Sleeps all night, no whining. Pretty much a very good dog. But watch the counters and appetizers on the coffee table—those have proven to be too tempting!

I have not had a chance to introduce him to small children or cats. While he is gentle, he is a tall dog and might intimidate a small child. His birthday is January 15, when he will be 2 years old. He is ready for his forever home and will make a great companion.

Good Morning RAGOM lovers, Braydon here. I wanted to tell you all about a new experience I had the other day—I got a major new look at the groomer! Check out my pictures! Don't I look so clean, white, soft and beautiful?!

I know I look like a Poodle right now, but I plan to grow my hair out a bit so I look more like a Doodle. Foster Mom told me they had to shave me because my fur was what they call "matted," whatever that means. I thought it was a pretty warm coat, but I feel so light and airy now!

FM told me I was a good boy at the groomer. It was my first time and I was a bit scared and hung by Foster Mom's legs at first, but I did my best to be brave and it ended up being okay. 

Now Foster Mom can see when I "smile." When I'm excited I like to show my teeth, but it's only because I'm so happy! Foster Mom gave me weird looks when I first smiled at her. I think she thought I was showing my teeth at my foster sibs, but I reassured her that I was only smiling and a happy boy.

I sure am glad I am in this place called RAGOM—I get tastes of people food (it's delicious!!) and even get to help Foster Mom do dishes! I have learned that I actually love my crate, and whenever Foster Mom says "crate," I happily go in. It's my own little home! If I get scared, I like to go to my crate, it's just plain comforting. 

I am working on learning some basic commands like "sit" and a release word, which is "okay." It's a work in progress and I get confused and flustered sometimes, but FM is patient with me. And I get these yummy training treats that I take very gently—I don't want to accidentally bite Foster Mom's fingers. 

There have been a few visitors here—my foster grandma and foster grandpa have come to visit. It was a little surprising, because I'm used to it being just us, but it turns out new people are nice and give me treats. I loved Foster Mom's friend when she stayed over. She always gave me pets when I went up to her—isn't that great? 

I have one more story to tell you. But shh, keep it a secret. Once, when Foster Mom went on a quick 10-minute errand and let me stay out of my crate, my foster sister got into the garbage (she's so smart) and pulled out some yummy stuff. I couldn't resist helping her eat some leftover food, and tear apart some trash with food on it.

But then Foster Mom came home and was upset. I guess it's not safe for me to get into the trash—she said there could be dangerous stuff in there, which I didn't know. Lesson learned I guess! I felt bad, but Foster Mom forgave me so all is good at home. 

I hope I find a home soon, I'd love a family to call my own!

Some things Braydon will need in his forever home: 

• A confident medium to large dog so he can take cues and learn from them. He'd do best with a young, playful dog. He enjoys playing and running around with his foster siblings. 
• Kids over 10. He's still skittish when fast movements are made, so even if he goes to a home with kids 10+, it'll have to be a pretty relaxed home. He gets nervous in areas of the house that he feels cramped in, and darts around.
• He also tries to get out the door when it's opened. He's not super pushy, but his forever home will need to be conscious of this. 
• Fenced yard. He has pretty good recall, and listens well, but because he's a breeder dog, he'll require a fenced yard for his own safety. He doesn't bark when he's outside, unless the other dogs start it. 
• Patience and positive reinforcement. He's really grown since being here. He's become comfortable jumping up when he gets excited (but listens when told "no") and smiles whenever he is let out of his crate—it's pretty funny! He's learned his crate is a good place, and includes treats!
• He's sensitive to tone of voice, so if a deep or stern voice is used, he can get nervous. He needs positive reinforcement and lots of exposure to new situations so he can learn that his new life isn't so scary.
• He's still having accidents in the house every so often. I haven't learned his tell sign to go out, so I keep a close eye on him when he's out of the crate and make sure he's in the same room as I am.