16-029 Brody came in with brother 16-028 Zach. The surrendering owner’s mother had adopted these two as puppies. With the mother going into assisted living and the daughter moving to an apartment, a new home was needed for these affectionate, exuberant boys. The boys were in need of training and had a few extra pounds to lose. That changed quickly when they went to live with their adopters. Renamed Cody and Zack, this thoroughly bonded pair explored their surroundings shoulder- to-shoulder (or head-to-tail), reassured by touching one another. It is not easy telling these two apart – Cody is a little blonder with slightly fluffier ears; Zack is a little darker red. After a session with the AGR behaviorist on establishing control over these boys and coming to agreement with the resident cat, they were lucky enough to head for San Diego for the summer. Playing with tennis balls in the surf, chasing butterflies and watching squirrels, combined with careful nutrition, is resulting in shedding the extra weight. As their adopter wrote:

"Two big Golden brothers bounded into our lives earlier this year, and it’s been wonderful. It was very apparent that these two had to be placed together – they were so attached, always watching to see where the other was, and were visibly agitated when the other was out of sight. They love falling asleep in the two large armchairs in the family room. And they seem to have decided that the cat belongs there, too. They are great Goldies, each with his own different personality. Zack is smart, laid back and self-assured. He is proficient at opening doors of all types. Cody is more of a drama queen. He has two levels of bark: the deep guard dog one and a high pitched nervous one. Both dogs love each other beyond belief, never wanting the other to be out of each other’s sight. They are such a wonderful part of our family and we are so glad they came to us."