Meet Oden
Hi, I’m Oden…AKA: Odie. I’m a 1 year old (DOB: 10/5/23), male Golden Retriever. I weigh approximately 65 pounds. I have a beautiful, deep red/mahogany colored coat (not fully reflected in the photos…think Irish Setter colored coat). I’ve still even got some puppy coat with my ears, which is quite cute!
I was surrendered to AGN due to abandonment. My owner abandoned me with someone who deprived me of food and water. I was crated excessively. I know it’s very sad, but it’s turned out to be a blessing for me because I made it to AGN. I’m thriving in my foster home…experiencing love, kindness and fun. I’m ready to find my true forever family to start the second chapter of my life with. Could you be my special someone?
Attributes
Personality Traits
Blossoming each day into the Golden I’m meant to be! I’m a happy go lucky sweetheart who’s loving, playful, curious and energetic. I’m your typical older puppy Golden…a bouncy ball of joyful exuberance who’s the ultimate “velcro shadow”. I crave attention and affection. I’m eager to please. I cherish my foster family and furry siblings…I just want to be wherever they are as being totally alone makes me sad. I’m full of puppy energy, mouthy and jumpy when excited, but settle down nicely as long as I get plenty of exercise, socialization and mental stimulation. My personality continues to shine more and more each day!
Status with People
LOVE all people! Social and friendly with everyone. I’m more comfortable with women in new situations at first. Good with children and used to live with them. They should be sturdy on their feet, as I can accidently knock them down with my excitement. I don’t differentiate between their toys and mine so I’ll steal a stuffed animal from them in a flash. This should be monitored appropriately by parents, and I should be redirected to my own stuffy toys with force free guidance. I can be puppy mouthy with adults, but have been nothing but gentle with children.
Status with Dogs
Good with other dogs. Neutral in temperament. Learning the fun of playing with my two Golden foster brothers. I initiate play, but back off if they get too rough. I enjoy being close to them when not with my humans. I’m learning from them, so I would thrive with a dog companion in my forever home.
Status with Cats
Good with cats according to previous owner. AGN cannot confirm as there are no cats in my foster home.
Favorite Toys
LOVE TOYS…ALL TOYS AND BALLS! I “shop” in the toy basket, taking one out at a time. I really love my stuffies that squeak. I like to shake them so big and/or long stuffies are perfect for me. I also like rope toys and I’m a lover of chasing tennis balls. I’ll bring it back and I’m working on drop so you can throw it again.
Energy Level
Moderate – High energy. I’m not hyper and calm down nicely for my age. I’m your typical young Golden and need lots of physical exercise, mental stimulation and canine enrichment to wear me out.
House Trained
Yes. When I need to go out, I go to the back door and whine. Please go out with me as I don’t like being outside alone. ***AGN recommends training me to use Poochie Bells for clear communication that you can hear.
Crate Trained
CANNOT BE CRATED DUE TO PAST CRATE ABUSE! I’m not destructive and have free roam with my Golden foster siblings when the humans leave.
House Manners
Good manners in the house and not destructive, but I’m still an older puppy so…puppy proof! During the day, I’m hanging out wherever my humans are. I sleep on an orthopedic dog bed in the master bedroom at night. Sometimes I move to the tile in the master bathroom. I always want to be where my humans and dog buddies are. I enjoy lounging on the couch and might jump up in bed with you if startled. If you don’t want a Golden on your furniture, I’m not for you.
Leash Manners
Work in progress. Learning to walk on a leash and getting better with my Walk Your Dog With Love Harness. Let me sniff as this is how I learn the world around me!
Exercise
Older pup with lots of energy so must get significant daily exercise and playtime with other dogs. I spend a lot of time playing with my Golden foster siblings. My foster family has a pool so I’m learning to swim. I’m also a little puppy restless at night, so I need some time to get my “zoomies” out. It’s a good time to play ball with me.
Car Rides
Not a lot of experience in the car, but I just want to be with you, so I’m fine with it. Going fun places will help me associate the car with positive things.
Storm Phobia
I’m not a fan of storms. I want to be with you and touching you, so please comfort me. I’m not destructive, I just need you to comfort me, please. I’ll snuggle up as close as I can to you.
Things I need in my Forever Home
- Active family that wants a dog companion by their side and takes their dogs with them most places. Someone who likes to exercise daily by taking lots of walk/runs, hikes, swimming and fun outdoor adventures. Someone that has the time and energy for a young dog.
- Need a nice dog companion that will play with me, hang out with me and so that I’m not totally alone if storms arise.
- Someone should be home more often than not. Someone who works from home, works part time or doesn’t work. I’ve been through a lot of sadness in my young life, so I need someone focused on my needs. I crave human affection and I’m learning new things each day.
- Children must be sturdy on their feet as I might knock them down with my excitement. I do love children, but I’m a bouncy and mouthy older puppy…and I’ll steal their toys.
- Positive reinforcement obedience training classes are REQUIRED as I’m young, have so much potential and am so smart. This will help us bond, build our relationship and it’s so much fun. ** AGN recommends dogsandkat.com
If you’re looking for a young LOVE BUG who’s super sweet, smart, silly and craves affection…I’m your perfect pup! I’m an older puppy and everything that comes with that, so be ready to commit time and energy to meet my needs. I require lots of exercise, mental stimulation and force free/positive reinforcement training. I have a heart full of love to share with you! Let’s make a lifetime of memories together!
Photos by Pawzitively Purrfect and foster family.