Meet Goldie

Brock had been asking for a dog for awhile and we kept putting it off, since we had been trying to have another baby. After the 2 miscarriages in 2011, we did not think we would have another child.  Back in the summer of 2011, the hubby was toying with getting a dog, and we both began researching breeds and looking around.  You have to understand and keep in my mind that my hubby is NOT an animal person. Especially, in the house. I think having our st. bernard in the house really turned him against that part of an animal. That was my fault!  He only tolerates my 13 yr old cat because he loves me.  Anyways, back to my story........we had been looking, but never really found anything or fully decided on a dog. Then, at the end of July, the dog shopping got put on hold. I found out I was pregnant! Big surprise!!  Now, fast forward to July of 2012. Kylie was born in March and going on 4 months old. We went out for our anniversary and we had not even discussed a dog in a year.  The hubby mentions that he has been thinking about a dog for Brock. I nearly fell out of my chair. HA! Totally caught off guard. He had his conditions - promise not to let it in house, no barking, promise I could handle a dog and 3 kids,  no this, no that. Conditions I could not promise.  Well, the search began anyway.  A few weeks later and after pretty much wearing him down about it, he caved!  We went to an animal shelter and found a golden retriever mix, 2 yrs old! She was on hold for someone else and we had to wait till the next day to find out if they got her. Sunday afternoon I call and she is still available. With reservations, he gave in and we loaded up and brought Goldie home. Brock was thrilled!  Goldie is the best dog and I am so glad we skipped the puppy stage. She was already housebroken and yes, she ended up staying inside.  She never barks, unless someone comes up to the fence that she doesn't know. We think she was abused somewhat, just by her reaction to things.  She is not wild in the house and we have had actually had to coax her to come into the living room. Now, she does on her own, but she still prefers to stay in the laundry room or under the table. The cat comes around and the dog does nothing - can you believe that?  I mean nothing!  Brock wants her to sleep in his bed at night so bad, but she refuses to do so.  She does not like to go into any of the bedrooms. Something must have happened for this to occur.  We literally have to take her by the collar and drag her to the bedrooms. Maybe in time she will feel comfortable and sleep with Brock.  Goldie is playful outside and loves to run after her ball or rope thing. Most days we take her on a walk in the neighborhood. She really enjoys this and every evening she waits for this and looks at us just begging to go. She has been such a good dog, that the hubby has no issues with her being inside and he even lets her in when we are not home. That says alot!
She truly is the best dog I have ever been around! So glad we found her!!