HONEYSUCKLE - GOLDEN RETRIEVER / LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Golden Retriever / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 500.00. Honeysuckle found herself unwanted and in a high kill shelter in West Texas. She is good with other dogs, and people, is also good with cats. All dogs and puppies require supervision and training to be successful. Hi, my name is Honeysuckle but my foster just calls me Honey and says I am as sweet as honey. I love other dogs, I actually think all dogs are my friends, so you may need to watch me around those that aren't interested in being friends. I have lived with cats and I did well with them, I am just not sure why they didn't want to play with me? I am newer to MN but I enjoy frolicking in the snow. The ice I didn't enjoy as I looked like Bambi when he stepped onto the pond; yup, my legs went everywhere but underneath me and I didn't understand what was happening. I don't mind the cold, even though I am a Texas girl, I just pretend it's warm out. I love the outdoors, especially since it has warmed up some. I will need a fenced yard as I enjoy running, I am very fast and I have a lot of energy and enjoy sunbathing outdoors. I am what they call too soft for ecollars/invisible fence so I do require a physical fence, even better if there are other dogs on the opposite side for me to play with or watch. I will not be happy on leash for all of my outings or what some call a long line. I love children and take treats very gently so I don't scare them when I am outside of the home. I do however get excited when new kids come into the home, causing me to become jumpy and mouthy initally. My foster borrows some neighbor kids to help me work on this, but I still need some more work to help me not play like an oversized puppy with them. I don't understand why I can't wrestle with them, I watch them do it in their yard playing something they call football? I can occassionally be mouthy with aduls too, but I am still very gentle when I do it and it's usually because I want your attention to pet me. I LOVE belly rubs. I am unsure when new people come into the home and and will bark at them. If they give me some treats, a few minutes to observe them and the other dog(s) are ok with them, I will become friends with them too. I just want to protect my home, friends and humans. With some more practice I am sure I will get better with this too. I am a professional chewer, so beware of stuffies as I may swallow small chunks that I chew off, but I also like to cuddle with them, so my foster only allows with supervision. I enjoy pigs ears, collegen chews, yak chews, cheek rolls and dogwood type chews to keep me occupied. I will also help you mulch any sticks in your yard. My bathroom supervisory skills are top notch. I will make sure you are fully protected from any monsters that may lurk in there while you use it and will lay down outside the door if I cannot get in to keep a watchful eye. I am quiet when in my kennel and in the home. I get vocally excited when playing with other dogs, my foster says I purr when I play. I do bark when outside at new things, but once I know things are safe and secure, I am good to go and mind my own business. I heard them say that I redirect well. I sleep on a dog bed in my foster's room all night long and supervise from a dog bed or lay at her feet when she works from home. I enjoy a good snuggle when humans are on the couch, and I like to sneak on the bed for a snuggle when it's allowed. I know I would LOVE to sleep in a bed with my humans. When I am ready to get up for the day, I start with some small groans to gently wake you up should you sleep in longer than I feel you should. I am fully potty trained. I go hang out by the door and hope you will see me to let me outside but if I really need to go I will tap on the window. I also know how to use a doggy door if you have one, they sure are handy. I am crate trained, I go right in when told, but don't forget to pay me or I may not go in as willingly the next time. I am ok chewing my high value treats in there or eating my dinner if necessary due to other animals in the home. But don't worry, I don't resource guard anything when outside of the kennel either. My foster gives these in the kennel just to make sure I can handle any senario I may encounter and don't become too spoiled only being given outside of the crate. I have learned that car rides are fun and I hop right up into the back seat floor of the van onto the dog bed and stay there quietly. I have also learned that leashes aren't a bad thing; I am told I walk well on leash and even in a heel position. They both usually mean something fun is going to happen or at minimum I will get some treats. I can be cautious in new situations, but if you're confident, I will be too. Just give me a minute to process what is going on. I may jump at a new sound but will also check it out if I am able. I have been through a basic obedience class and some agility classes, I am getting very brave at trying new things. I have a good start for my new home to set us both up for success. Please keep up on my training as I have learned so many new things with the classes to help me overcome my fears and timidness. It will also help me bond with you and keep me up on socializing. I know sit, down, off, stay, leave it, bring, up and drop it. I don't promise that I won't make you start over with some of these skills, but I do have them with my current foster and some are scarey for me to try in new places or lots of distractions yet, but I will get there. I am not picky about my treats or food. Please use caution when giving beef though, I may be sensitive to it, we aren't sure yet but the humans are watching me and slowly trying it to see how I tolerate it, but if I get a lot I seem to not feel as well. I do like cocont oil, peanut butter, green beans, hot dogs, cheese and pumpkin too. I enjoy being brushed, I don't mind my feet or nails being trimmed but I am NOT a fan of bathtime for me. I can't be that perfect, right? I do require a home with another playful confident dog to help with all the new things, who is super playful and will share their toys, bones, etc with me. I love playing tug and wrestling with other dogs and chase them when they chase the ball/toy so I can get it from them so they chase me. You will need patience as I adjust. I may just hang out to observe everything for a while, but keep me out where I can see everything or I will just shut down and hide; this is my default mode when I am unsure, overwhelmed and when I am not feeling well. Do I sound like a perfect fit for you? If so, please apply for consideration on the rescue's website mattysheartandsoulanimalrescue.rescuegroups/

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	High
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	High
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Timid Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations