Who’s a happy boy? I am! My name is River and I’m a year old and weigh 53 pounds. What makes me happy, you ask? Every thing! We’re going on a walk? It’s my favorite thing! Time to play with another big dog? It’s my favorite thing! Want to play tug? It’s my favorite thing!

I think you get the idea. I’m a traditional young Golden and I’m full of love and ready for adventure. Foster Mom says I’m smart and I want to learn and to please you. I’m learning Sit and Shake and catch on quick to new things.

I’m totally in love with my fuzzy foster brother and we play all day. You should know that I’m not very fond of little dogs though – I growled at the ones I met so I’m looking for a forever home with a dog my size that wants to play. Foster Mom says that doing a slow introduction with a new dog will make me more likely to hit it off with them.

I love people and being around them! People of all ages make me happy, especially kids. There are cats in my foster home and I get along great with them but I will chase them if they run. Same with seeing a squirrel, all bets are off and I will try my darndest to get near them.

I do pull hard on the leash when I first go on a walk. I’m so excited to be going on a walk, it takes me a few minutes to calm down. I pull hard and I need someone with a strong arm, patience and time to help me learn to walk with a loose leash.

Well I’m oh so happy to get a chance to tell you about me and I hope you’re happy enough to want to meet this happy boy!