What I’m looking for in my forever home:

• A family ready for all the energy, excitement, and fun that comes with a young Golden!
• Someone home more often than not to keep me company and include me in their adventures.
• A family committed to continuing my training and helping me work through my resource-guarding behaviors.
• An adult-only home; teenagers are okay, but no young children.

Hi, everyone! Brody here! I’m a handsome 10-month-old Golden Retriever, and if you’re looking for a fun-loving, playful young guy with a big personality, I might just be your boy!

I’m at that fun teenage stage of life where everything is exciting, every day is an adventure, and there’s always something new to discover. I’ve got plenty of energy to share and would love a family who enjoys being active, playing with me, and helping me grow into the best adult dog I can be. I’m a happy, social, playful guy who loves having fun, and I certainly don’t want to miss out on whatever you’re doing!

One of my absolute FAVORITE things is swimming! If there’s water around, count me in. Whether it’s playtime in the yard, getting outside for adventures, or just spending time with my people, I’m ready to make the most of it. I’m also a pretty handsome guy, if I do say so myself, so you’ll probably find yourself stopping to admire me every now and then.

I do have something important I’d like my future family to know. In my previous home, I displayed some resource-guarding behaviors. This means I can become uncomfortable when someone tries to take something particularly valuable from my mouth, such as a high-value treat or a favorite item. I may growl to let you know I’m uncomfortable. Growling is my way of communicating that I need some space, and I’ll need a family who understands this behavior, respects my boundaries, and is willing to work with me through positive, reward-based training. Patience and consistency will be important as I learn to feel more comfortable.

As for other dogs, I’d love to have some canine friends down the line! However, I would like starting out as the only dog in the home while I adjust, settle in, and build a bond with my new family. Because of my guarding behaviors, a home without young children is important. Teenagers are okay!

I’m still a puppy with so much growing, learning, and adventuring ahead of me. I know I’m not a perfect package, but I’m a pretty special one! I’m looking for someone who sees my potential, is ready to embrace my goofy teenage Golden personality, and will help me become the very best version of myself.

Could you be the lucky family who gets to make a lifetime of memories with me? I promise there will be plenty of tail wags, wet adventures, and Golden love along the way!