UPDATE: My name is now Ari and I have been a Canadian for 2 years. I was adopted by a couple who have since made the choice to live apart. My remaining human is finding it hard to meet my needs as well as life's other responsibilities. He is making the very difficult decision to rehome me. Here is what he has said about me....I am a low to moderate energy dog who enjoys walks as well as lounging at home. I am quite treat-motivated so I can be trained to do things quite easily. I must admit that I can still be found fairly close to a dinner table to receive anything that might fall below the table. I then tend to seek a comfy place to lie, hopefully where I can receive patting and rest up a bit before our next walk. I find squirrels and cats to be quite fun to chase so I might need a bit more training in helping me to 'cool my paws' when it comes to such creatures. I still have some fears of some men and of course of such things as car noises and fireworks but I'm sure with a loving human guide, I will progress in these areas.
Well, do I sound like the kind of guy for you? I would be happy to meet you and show you what a charming dog I am!
Hi there! My name is AARON (but I've been called ARI for 2 yrs) and here is some info about me:
Breed: Golden Retriever/Caucasian Shepard
Age: 4 yrs
Gender: male
Weight: 40 kg
Height: 70 cm
Update: I just arrived in Vancouver on Mar 6th, 2022. Wow, a whole new world.
I arrived in Vancouver on March 6th, 2022. I had been rescued in a suburb of a big city in the Middle East, I was found with large wounds on different parts of my body. My ears and half of my tail were brutally cut off and infected. I was also malnourished.
My rescuer has rescued many cats however when she took just one look into my beautiful eyes, she fell in love with me. She knew that very moment she just had to save me. She said I reminded her of her brother who was killed in a war.
My rescuer took me to a veterinarian for treatment. I was hospitalized for about one month and then I was fully recovered.
In spite of my big size, I am a gentle giant... kind and love to be petted. I am just a little shy yet though. Lots of good cuddling should help that. Big smile.
I display no food aggression and get along with other dogs. I'm actually a pretty chill guy. Car rides don't bother me a bit either: https://youtu.be/hLdqI8i0fqg. And kids, well... I think they understand I am a mighty nice guy: https://youtu.be/kh7CbuuuuBI.
I'm just a lover boy https://youtu.be/o3bh3vBkTxo.
And don't you just love my spats style shoe look (my white socks)?
Level of energy: low to moderate
Get along with:
Dogs: yes
Cats: unknown
Kids: yes (although has not had exposure to kids for the last 2 years)
Prey drive: reported to be highHe will chase cats and squirrels, if they are close enough. My adopter needs to be willing to train me through these behaviours.
Training:
Leash skills: I have developed some leash skills in the past couple of years.
House trained: yes
Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems!
Basic training should be taken seriously and should begin within a week or so AFTER arrival. Check out courses in your local area and enroll right away. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.
Health notes: My ears and tail have been cut off.
I have been neutered, vaccinated & microchipped.
My adoption fee is $750.00 CAD + taxes.
Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.
Historical information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live. Information from local sources is also dependent on the dog's style within each individual home and setting.
The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.
Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. More information can be found on our website.
*Vaccinations: Dogs from the Middle East are vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper, leptospirosis, adenovirus type 1 and para-influenza. Bordatella is not given, as that has not been a problem in the Middle East.
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