ADOPTED

Lexus is an active, playful 4-year old Golden with a very attractive face and a medium length coat. She loves chew toys, people, other dogs, tummy rubs and all forms of petting and scratching.

Although she's an active girl, she always has time for some affection. She's not aloof at all; she wants to be able to see you, better yet, be in the same room, and better still, be right there while you pet her.

She's house trained, with no accidents during her entire stay here. And she knows the difference in chew toys and shoes since she hasn't chewed on anything that she shouldn't.

She's also crate trained. At bedtime, she goes into her crate voluntarily and sleeps quietly through the night. We keep the crate is in the bedroom by the bed. At other times, she needs a little coaxing with a toy or a treat, but then she settles down and naps.

Even at 4 years of age, Lexus still has some puppy in her, and will put a paw on you to try to keep you from leaving. She will also playfully mouth the side of your hand, but knows how to do it gently.

No counter surfing, but I have seen her act interested in things in the kitchen, so I've been training her that “shoo” means for her and my other two dogs to go into the next room and wait until they're called to come back in.

Lexus does well on a leash. She doesn't try to lead, but is interested in everything and will need some training unless you donut mind her stopping to smell things or greet other people or dogs.

She knows “sit” but sometimes gets it confused with “lie down” and then wants a tummy rub. At first, you may find that she's nervous about going outside by herself, because she thinks she won’t be let back in. She will get over this with a little encouragement, although she still would prefer that you come with her and play in the yard.

Other dogs: no problem, Lexus wants to play with them. You may hear her bark as she tries to coax them into romping around with her.

Cats: she wants to play with my indoor cat, but understands what can happen if the cat wants to be left alone.

Lexus would do best in a some with another dog to play with, older children who will be her best friends, take her for walks, romp in the yard, play tug-of-war, etc. She probably would be too active for smaller children, unless they're used to being around dogs.


 

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