Maxim

Maxim (Max for short) is a very big, deep golden coloured, 10 month old male Golden Retriever. He has neutered and groomed and has received the necessary inoculations for travel to the UK.

HISTORY

Max has been loved and has never known anything but kindness but his owners could no longer look after him due to work commitments. He has gone into foster in the UK with Bridgette who has been associated with IRR since 2005. She has a lot of experience of young, unruly dogs and enjoys a challenge.

PERSONALITY

This stunning boy has a mischievous personality and is really just a big softy. Max loves saying ‘Hi’ with his large paws.

SOCIAL LEARNING

Bridgette describes Max as “a very large, hard to control puppy who doesn’t seem to have received any sort of training. He would definitely benefit from a lot of training and a few boundaries but there is no aggression in him. He is just a harmless thug!!!!”

TRAVEL: He travels really well in the car.

HOUSETRAINING: We were told he is house-trained but this is still a work in progress

LEADWALKING and RECALL: We were informed he has lots of energy, is strong on the lead and that his recall needs work.  He pulls on both a slip lead and a harness and goes crazy in open spaces, going totally deaf when called back.

RESOURCE GUARDING: He isn’t food or toy possessive.

SEPARATION ANXIETY: Max does show signs of separation anxiety

ADULTS: He is very friendly with all adults.

CHILDREN: He has  been raised with children but, because of his size and boisterous nature, he would be better suited to an adult home.

DOGS: Max is friendly with other dogs.

CATS: He is boisterous and energetic and chases anything that runs. Two of Bridgette’s cats have left home, hopefully temporarily.

MAX’S DREAM HOME

Max needs an adult home, with plenty of space, where people are around most of the time. He must have experienced owners who are prepared to put in the time and effort to train him. As long as it’s a very active home, this boy could be placed with or without other dogs.

March 2017

Max didn’t have long to wait for his perfect people as, always being up for a challenge, Bridgette and Ricky fell totally in love with the lovable rogue and he has now joined Josh and Izzie in their fabulous forever home in the Somerset countryside.