Decoy 13-368 [1]

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I would love to introduce myself to you, my name is Decoy and I am worth checking out due to my wonderful easy going and gentle nature. I am almost 11 years old (this month) but I look much younger as I have no grey at all. I am extremely handsome, as you will see by my pictures. I think I am a mix of Labrador and Golden Retriever. I have short hair like a lab but the head shape and lovely personality of a Golden. What you can’t tell from pictures is that I am one of the easiest family members you could ever have. I am curious about what is in the house so I like to look around but I will not chew on anything or even carry anything around. I don’t even like dog toys. I do like to be near my peeps but I am not pushy like many Velcro dogs. I don’t even beg for food but if you want to give me treats I will gladly accept! I do like attention but do not insist on it, I have very good manners! I do however do a great impression of a sad face when I want you to pet me (it’s all an act though but I have learned that it works)! I am completely house broken and could easily go a full workday without going out. I have lived in 2 different homes during my life and both were with wonderful families that loved me very much. I grew up with a few kids in the first home. I think that is why I am so nice and well adjusted. A new living situation was why my last mom decided to give me to RAGOM, she knew it was best for me since she was going to be traveling a lot. That is why she found such a great place for me with my new foster family, cause she loved me so much!

Have you ever seen such a gorgeous profile?

I went to the vet (Dr. Joe) on Dec 6th and he commented on how young I look and act. He also commented on how strong I am! I weigh 92 pounds and I am a tall guy. I am very muscular! Dr. Joe also says I am very healthy and am up to date on all healthcare issues. I do have a little damage to both of my ACL’s in my knee but the vet says I am doing far to well to fix them. Sometimes when I sit down I do it a little slow due to this but otherwise you would never know. I do take a little bit of medicine every morning for some mild arthritis. My FM puts in on a little piece of bread and I gobble it up. I have no problem with stairs at all and like to go up and down them if that is where you are. If you are my forever family I would sure love to meet you soon!

FM here. Decoy has been with us for one week and I am so impressed with his calm personality. He has free roam of the house, as he doesn't get into anything at all. He certainly does not need a crate or being restricted in any way. His SO said that he may counter surf. We haven’t seen that except one time when I left a small bag of dog treats right at the edge of the counter and he did manage to find it. The only thing left was some random bits of baggie. It was just too tempting! She also said he may get into garbage but not here yet. He sleeps on the floor, anywhere, except a dog bed, he doesn’t like them. He does like human beds and any available couch at night. He loves to go for walks and he pulls a little bit on the leash but not too much. He is very strong however and it would be difficult for some small people to walk him. For that reason I think a fenced yard would be the best as he could get some exercise in the yard. He loves to walk around and sniff things. Decoy is great with our almost 10 year old Golden, Gunnar. When they play and Gunnar pulls Decoy by the collar Decoy is totally OK with it all. He is so calm and nothing seems to get him upset. He is not spooked by loud noises like pots and pans and he totally ignores the vacuum cleaner. He does not seem to have any prey instinct. We have a large fenced in yard with many small animals running around and he is totally disinterested in them. He doesn't even look up when geese loudly fly over. For that reason I don't think he would mind cats but has not been cat tested.