Echo (Elijah 13-021) [1]

January 15, 2013

Who is looking for a new best friend?  Elijah is a 4.5 month old purebred Golden Retriever and is as sweet as they come!  Elijah loves to have his belly rubbed, likes to lean on your knees for some good ear scratchin’, and adores the two resident Goldens in our home.  He comes when called, walks pretty pleasantly with a flat collar and leash, loves to play retrieve (yes he actually brings things back!), and sits very nicely for treats.

Elijah is still a puppy so still has some puppy characteristics.  He likes to jump for attention but is quickly learning that the best way to get attention from us is to put his cute wiggly butt on the floor.  He still has sharp puppy teeth but he is pretty good about not using them on us.  Elijah has had a few accidents in the house but he is a smart boy and wants to please so we are sure it won’t take him long to figure out that dogs potty outside.

Elijah had never been crated but until we are sure he is trustworthy he is crated at night and when we are at work.  He fussed for about 30 seconds the first night and now does not mind his crate at all.  He loves his Puppy Kong filled with treats and Nylabones which keep him busy when we are away.

Elijah had his first trip to the vet and weighed in at 30#.  Other than an itchy puppy skin infection on his tummy that should clear up with a short course of antibiotics, he was given a clean bill of health.  The staff at the vet clinic loved him and think someone is going to be very lucky to adopt this boy!  They thought he was very mellow for a puppy and based on his big feet he has the potential to grow into a big dog.  He is scheduled to have his neuter surgery on Tuesday 1/22.

Contact your placement advisor for more information on Elijah!