Brax

Brax is a handsome, castrated 4yrs Golden Retriever. As is usual, he has been health checked and has received the necessary vaccinations to come to the UK HISTORY

As is so often the case, Brax was relinquished by a family who didn’t have enough time for him any more and they wanted him to have a better quality of life. In the UK, he is in foster with Susan and her dogs

PERSONALITY

Brax is a lovely boy. He is confident, alert and inquisitive, playful and happy but he is also fairly calm and laid back. Brax is full of life and is interested in all of his surroundings. He is a loveable cuddle monster who enjoys being fussed and brushed.  He sleeps all night, having the run of the house with the others.

It is hard to believe he is 4yrs as he is still very “puppy-like” in many ways and is quite goofy. He is a little clumsy but Brax loves attention and doesn’t miss an opportunity to bring you a sock or shoe which he has stolen. Fortunately, he doesn’t chew or destroy anything.

HEALTH

Brax is a lovely looking, very healthy boy. He doesn’t mind being brushed and fussed.

He doesn’t appear to have a sensitive tummy or skin issues, his eyes are bright and his ears and teeth are clean.

SOCIAL LEARNING

TRAVEL:  He travels well in the car and tends to just lie down flat for the journey but he won’t jump in the boot!!!  

HOUSETRAINING:   He is fully housetrained.  Toileting hasn’t been a problem and Brax has had no accidents in the house

BASIC TRAINING:  He seems to have decent basic training and knows the usual commands. He even retrieves! Brax can be a bit rough taking treats but we’re working on it.

LEADWALKING and RECALL: He loves his walks and his recall is excellent (on long lead). He doesn’t go far without checking for you. He walks `loose lead’ with a slip lead.

RESOURCE GUARDING: He is learning to share a bit more and realise he doesn’t own every toy. We’re ‘exchanging ‘ toys etc for treats which he gives up easily to humans but he is not quite so happy if my dogs try to share or join him in tug of war. Because of this, we are still limiting the use of the dog toys.

He loves his nylabone but I can go near him or it without any issues from him at all. He is fed in a different part of the kitchen (under supervision) with a slow feeder bowl as he tends to hoover his food up and then tries to take everyone elses if he can.

SEPARATION ANXIETY: He follows you everywhere but doesn’t seem to have any separation anxiety (I have cameras at home). Brax just settles and goes to sleep if we go out.

ADULTS:   He is very friendly with adults

CHILDREN:  We haven”t been in contact with any young children.

DOGS:  Brax is settling nicely and enjoys the company of my 3 other dogs.

When on the lead, Brax does tend to worry when approaching strange dogs. We are going back to basics and using treats and praise whenever we see or pass other dogs and this seems to be working well.    CATS: We haven”t been in contact with cats but we do get wild rabbits and pheasants around us and in the garden and Brax shows a lot of interest in them so I am fairly sure he would give chase to one given a chance.

BRAX’S DREAM HOME

Brax would probably be happiest in an adults only home with the company of one, or maybe more, sensible dogs who can enjoy playing with him but who can also help him settle and remind him of his manners when needed.

He will need as much good socialization as possible and ongoing training with his leadwork but, otherwise, all he really needs is someone with plenty of time and love to share with him.

OCTOBER 2018

Brax has gone to live in his Forever Home.