D akota

My name is Dakota. I am a 7 year old male. I was given to GRR by my owners because they knew GRR could find me a home where I would get a lot more attention. I spent my entire life outside, but when I came to GRR, my foster mom let me stay inside, and I love it. But I also like to play outside with my friends, Stella (8 yr. female golden) and Lucky (5 yr. female lab). We love to chase after the ball and see who can get it first.

Did I tell you I LOVE ATTENTION? If I see another dog getting attention, I will march over there and put my nose right under my foster mom’s hand. I might even give her a nudge or two with my nose just in case she doesn't know I'm sitting there waiting for my turn. Like I said before, I spent my life outside, but I’m learning how to be a good house dog.   Sometimes there are a few temptations in the kitchen.  I'll sneak in when nobody is looking and might snatch a loaf of bread off the counter.  I also like paper.  If it's on the floor, it’s in my mouth.  My foster mom is helping me learn that I must leave those things alone and concentrate on my toys. Here’s some good news, I don't jump on the furniture! And even though I was an outside dog, I will go to the door if I have to go potty.  But there are times when I can't hold it and I have an accident.  My foster mom also has to remember to keep me outside long enough to finish my business. 

I love walks in the park. Squirrels and birds perk up my ears, but I don't chase after them....too quick for me.   I went for my first run yesterday.  I ran about 1 mile before I started to tire.  My foster mom could hardly keep up.  I'm great in the car. I will stand and look out the window most of the time. There are a few times I will take a rest and lie down, but there are just so many neat things to look at.

When it's time to go to bed I run into my foster moms bedroom and lay down on my doggy bed.   I sleep great through the night.  I will occasionally have doggy dreams and wake up howling until my foster mom turns on the light and tells me everything is okay.   I'm so cute in the morning. I get up when everyone else wakes up, and love to have my head rubbed....what a great way to start the day!

I did have surgery on both of my ears recently..  I had really bad ear problems when I came to Gold Ribbon.  They were so nice to give me the treatment I needed to take the pain away.  I will always be grateful! 

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