Finn

Meet Finn!<br/><br/>This handsome golden retriever came to us by way of Hitchcock Road Animal Services where he was turned in as a stray and no one came to claim him. We can't believe he wasn't missed because he is an extremely sweet and loving boy!<br/><br/>Now, Finn has a lot of love to share...so much that he really doesn't understand the concept of personal space! He really is the definition of a Velcro dog. He loves people and he can't seem to get close enough to those he likes best. In his foster home, he has proven himself to be potty trained and his foster mom has shared that he sleeps soundly through the night on their bed, but he is also crate trained. He walks extremely well on a leash and is not reactive when passing or meeting other dogs. He is a true cuddle bug and loves getting a good belly rub.<br/><br/>We don't know Finn's life before he came to us, but it's pretty clear that training was not a high priority in his former home. "Sit" seems to be about the only command that he knows - other basics like "no", "off" and "stay" are foreign to him...which means that the first few days with this sweet boy can be a little frustrating because he is a bit of a jumper and can get over-stimulated quickly. When you take that into consideration with the fact that he doesn't understand the words "no" or "stop", he can be a bit of a challenge. He also has some mild separation anxiety and while he doesn't mind going into his crate when his foster is away from the home, he may bark when left alone. <br/><br/>But on the positive side, these are not all "bad" traits - these are all things that can be worked on through training. His foster mom has been working with a trainer and they have found him to be very smart and a fast learner, and Finn will benefit from structure, consistency and patience. Since a majority of his "bad manners" are those that can be addressed through training, it will be an adoption requirement that his adopters register him for a basic obedience class as he will be a much better family member with some improved manners - and his adopters will find it easier to help him adjust to his new life in their home with basic training skills, too.<br/><br/>Finn is being fostered with three canine brothers and while he has done well living with them, he would also thrive in a home as an only dog as he loves being the center of attention. He will occasionally play with his canine housemates, but his favorite place in the foster home is being as close as possible to his foster mom. Finn is a field style golden retriever and has, inherent to this style of the breed, shown a high prey drive and as such, he would not do well in a home with cats or other small animals or livestock. His obsession with squirrels and other outdoor creatures, too, will require a secure yard and he should not be left unattended as he does have an adventurous nature. His vertical leap is impressive when motivated by a squirrel, so a 6' fenced yard is a must with this guy. <br/><br/>Interested in Finn? Fill out our online adoption application today by visiting our website at www.animalfriendsrescue.org!

Meet Finn!

This handsome golden retriever came to us by way of Hitchcock Road Animal Services where he was turned in as a stray and no one came to claim him. We can't believe he wasn't missed because he is an extremely sweet and loving boy!

Now, Finn has a lot of love to share...so much that he really doesn't understand the concept of personal space! He really is the definition of a Velcro dog. He loves people and he can't seem to get close enough to those he likes best. In his foster home, he has proven himself to be potty trained and his foster mom has shared that he sleeps soundly through the night on their bed, but he is also crate trained. He walks extremely well on a leash and is not reactive when passing or meeting other dogs. He is a true cuddle bug and loves getting a good belly rub.

We don't know Finn's life before he came to us, but it's pretty clear that training was not a high priority in his former home. "Sit" seems to be about the only command that he knows - other basics like "no",

Meet Finn!

This handsome golden retriever came to us by way of Hitchcock Road Animal Services where he was turned in as a stray and no one came to claim him. We can't believe he wasn't missed because he is an extremely sweet and loving boy!

Now, Finn has a lot of love to share...so much that he really doesn't understand the concept of personal space! He really is the definition of a Velcro dog. He loves people and he can't seem to get close enough to those he likes best. In his foster home, he has proven himself to be potty trained and his foster mom has shared that he sleeps soundly through the night on their bed, but he is also crate trained. He walks extremely well on a leash and is not reactive when passing or meeting other dogs. He is a true cuddle bug and loves getting a good belly rub.

We don't know Finn's life before he came to us, but it's pretty clear that training was not a high priority in his former home. "Sit" seems to be about the only command that he knows - other basics like "no", "off" and "stay" are foreign to him...which means that the first few days with this sweet boy can be a little frustrating because he is a bit of a jumper and can get over-stimulated quickly. When you take that into consideration with the fact that he doesn't understand the words "no" or "stop", he can be a bit of a challenge. He also has some mild separation anxiety and while he doesn't mind going