Meet Cooper

Status with People

Love all people and gentle with children.  I lived with three children in my previous home. Friendly and eager to greet everyone with my body wiggling, tail wagging and leaning up against you. I just want to be loved. 

Status with Dogs

Great with other dogs, both genders and all sizes. I have three foster siblings…a female Golden, a male Golden and a male Golden mix. I love to play tug, wrestle and chase with my dog friends. Neutral in temperament. Welcoming to all dogs if they visit my home. 

Status with Cats

Good with cats.

Favorite Toys

Love stuffies! I’m a stuffy “murderer” and happily carry them around after de-stuffing them. Please make sure I have lots of stuffies to play with. Brands such as Fluff & Tuff, Go Dog, Huggle Hound, Tuffy, etc. would be best for me. I pretend like I want to chase the ball, but not far…short throws please.

Energy Level

Lower to moderate energy. Napping after playing with my dog buddies, following you room to room, going for walks, snuggling with you on the couch and bed…that’s my kind of happiness. 

House Trained

Yes. 

Crate Trained

No and not needed.  I have free roam in the house. 

House Manners

Wonderful manners in the house and not destructive in any way.  Perfect gentleman and don’t bother anything.  I enjoy snuggle time on the couch, but then might choose a cooler surface when I get hot.  Same thing with my orthopedic dog bed…on and off based on the temperature. I’m a furniture dog…couch and bed. So, if you don’t want a fully, shedding Golden on your furniture to snuggle with, then I’m not the dog for you!

Leash Manners

Learning, but showing GREAT progress! Gentle and non-pulling on leash, but sometimes get surprised by unexpected noises such as a garage door opening. I might cower in fear, otherwise I typically just prance along with the other dogs. Having my foster siblings go on walks with me has given me more confidence and taught me to use my sniffer to learn more about the new world around me! Let me sniff as that’s how I learn. I could be a flight risk so make sure you use a secure harness with me or an all-fabric martingale (no-slip) collar.

Exercise

Daily walks are important for me, especially as I enter my senior years. A body in motion stays in motion. I also have a huge backyard where I run and play with my dog friends. I LOVE to swim!

Car Rides

Enjoy car rides! I’ll put my front paws up, but need a boost up with my hind end. I lie in the backseat and don’t make a peep. I just out easily. **It would be good to teach me to load into the car on steps into the backseat.

Grooming Needs

My coat was a mess when I came in. After professional grooming, I’m looking like a superstar. I have a heavy coat that will require DAILY brushing and professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Guess what…I shed a lot so the more you brush, the less I shed.

Things I need in my Forever Home

• Moderately active family that likes to engage in daily exercise such as strolls through the neighborhood and park, leisurely hikes through the trails, swimming, etc.
• Someone who enjoys spending lots of time with their furbaby…I’m a “hang out with you” kind of fella that loves to just chill out and watch movies with you, lie beside you when you read a book on the patio, hang out with you while you garden, nap next to you while you work on your computer….and of course, roll in the grass (one of my favorites!)
• Because I crave human affection, I need someone who is home more often than not; someone who works part time; works from home or doesn’t work, even someone who can take me to work with them. I just would not do well home alone for the day.
• I’d be fine as an only dog or good with a dog companion. I’d do best with a nice, gentle furry friend who likes to play and nap.
• I need orthopedic dog beds to protect my joints and bring me comfort when I nap and sleep. Most of the time, I nap on the couch, though!
• Children would be just fine as I’m gentle and do not jump, but I’m entering my senior years and children must be respectful of that
• Fine with stairs at this time, but should not have a home with lots of stairs as I age
• Need glucosamine supplements to keep my joints in good condition as I age