Zoe

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!  My name is Zoe and I am new to the RAGOM Family.  I joined my foster family last Saturday March 12th, and have been having a great time getting to know my foster sisters, both of whom are goldendoodles too as well as their cousins, a small mini-doodle and golden lab.

Let me tell you a little about myself.  I am 9 1/2 month old female and was born on May 29, 2010.  I am 32 pounds and 21 inches tall at my shoulders.  FM thinks I am really a mini-doodle as I am quite a bit smaller than the other doodles here, but hey, that makes me really portable and easier to control.  I am VERY outgoing, confident and love new places and adventures.  I have been to Chuck & Don's and even helped behind the counter (Hmm, a proper application of counter surfing...).  If I could learn to run a cash register, I bet they'd give me a job!  I've been to a number of other houses to meet more dogs and even a cat.  At one house, I did get into a little tangle with my new friend Maggie, but we got over it quickly.  I think with the five of us dogs all excited, we both over reacted a bit.  After that, we were all cool and no hard feelings. I kinda did that to my new foster sisters when I first met them, but after 15 minutes, we were all chasing each other in the back yard.  I also met Poco, the dog-savvy test cat.  At first I wanted to lunge and play with him.  Then I got to get up close and personal and I kissed him all over his face and was trying to get him to play.  He wasn't up for that.  As he ran away, I would have followed, but someone threw a soft toy past me so I went for that instead.

I came from a loving family that also had a 5 year old goldendoodle and 3 human kids, ages 10, 7, and 4.  I was surrendered because they didn't have enough time for me.  I am a very loving dog and like to wrestle with big dogs.  I have lots of puppy energy too.  During the work-day I am in a crate and do just fine.  One of my foster sisters is in a crate too because she's a chewer.  At lunch, Uncle Chip comes over for lunch to play with us outside and we just love that.  Then we kennel back up and get food-stuffed Kong toys until FM gets home.   Then it is wrestle-mania until bedtime.  Check out me and Lilly trading secrets. 

I do have a issue with jumping-up on people when I am really excited when someone comes home, but am working to correct that.  There must be springs in my feet cause I can jump really high.  My foster home has a fenced in yard and I love the freedom of running around.  At my previous home I was on a tie out, but like this so much more as I have a lot of energy to burn in my puppyhood.  I sleep really well with all of the exercise I am getting.

Riding in the car is a big thrill.  I am very attentive and taking in all of the sights and sounds, quietly, I might add.  At home, I do bark if I hear a doorbell or dog bark on the TV.  FM thinks it is funny that I can't tell the difference between that and the real doorbell.   I take treats very gently and am a good eater and have learned to sit and wait for my food.  I do not resource guard my food or toys, as we all have to share in this house.  We even drink from the water bowl at the same time. Though I can be a bit mischievous and will try and steal a bone from Lilly when I get the chance. Here is a Victory shot. 

I am housebroken, but did have a couple of accidents my first day or two here.  But I know the program now.  I will go to the door and give a little whine to go out.  My foster sisters are teaching me to me bark to go outside as that is easier for FM to hear than a little whine.

I went to the vet tonight to get checked out by Dr. G.  I was updated on a couple of shots and given heartworm and fecal tests and also a microchip. Those results will be back in a day or two.  I also have a double ear infection so will be on meds for the next 14 days to get that resolved and I am scheduled to have my spay surgery next week.  FM is wondering how to keep me calm during my recovery...hmmm.

Things I would like in my forever home:

 -- Someone to take me to obedience school. I am a very quick learner, but need some improvement to stop jumping and counter surfing.  I know how to sit on command, but stay is a bit challenging for me at the moment.  I have pretty good recall and come when called too.

-- A yard to run around in.  I would prefer a fence.

-- Someone committed to my active lifestyle and will take me lots of places to keep me socialized.  Summer is coming and lots of places have free concerts in the park, so I'd love to go along!

-- Another dog to play with would be great.  He or she would need to be playful and confident as well.  I might be a bit too much for a really timid dog or dog that does not like to play.  Also someone close to my size or bigger.

-- The opportunity to hang out with you on the couch to watch TV and even snuggle in bed in the morning.

-- A commitment to keep me looking good.  I love to be groomed and will require haircuts as my hair keeps growing.  I am a low-shed/no-shed model, so that's a bonus!

So if you are interested in meeting me, contact your placement advisor.  I am one great little girl.

Zoe