Orlando / 2.5 Years old / Male

Two and a half year old Orlando (affectionately known as Lando) has not had the start to his life that all of us who love Goldies would
care to hear.
This handsome lad is in foster care living with a Golden foster brother and two Golden foster sisters who do not put up with his antics
of trying to dominate them. When Orlando meets other dogs on his daily walks his foster carer can never be sure of this boy’s reaction.
At times he can be a tail wagging happy chappy and at other times Orlando can show that he is not keen to interact and will emit a low
growl.
While Orlando may have the occasional lunge at other dogs while out walking he has never bitten nor has he been involved in an altercation
with another dog. Given his less than ideal start to life Orlando tries to be in charge and takes care that he isn’t in a situation where
he could be in danger. This boy has learned to look out for himself but with an experienced family Orlando can have someone who can show
him the way to be a well socialised, well mannered boy.
While Orlando appears to be a confident, outgoing boy, he is frightened of sudden noises such as power tools and he is worried by loud
cars or trucks. Orlando is now used to all household sounds and is comfortable living inside the home.
Given Orlando’s reaction to the world around him he is looking for a home where there is a well raised, confident dog to show him how to
be part of the family and where his family is prepared to keep up with his socialisation. It is not Orlando’s fault that he has not been
given the start to life he deserved and now a family has the opportunity to make it right and to show Orlando how to become a much loved
member of a family.
Orlando travels well in the car and he is receiving training to walk on a loose lead. Orlando has been known to rip apart a dog bed and
enjoys ripping up cardboard. Orlando is a digger and if you are a keen gardener Orlando is not the dog for you. This handsome boy is also
a barker and has a strong prey drive and will bark at wildlife.
Orlando is not the dog for a novice owner as some experience in managing problem behaviours is critical in showing Orlando how to become
a well mannered family member.
ORLANDO IS CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE IN THE A.C.T.

Despite his bad start Orlando is in good health and he is microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, heartworm tested and treated for intestinal
worms, heartworm and fleas.
Orlando requires a home where:
• the family has experience with dogs experiencing behavioural issues;
• there is a well raised, confident dog(s);
• there is someone at home much of the time to give him the attention he craves;
• his family is prepared to continue his socialisation;
• his family enjoy outdoor adventures and take him for the long walks he has come to enjoy;
• secure, high fencing;
• children in the home are teenagers or young adults and have experience being around large dogs.
To assist GRR in finding the perfect fit for Orlando only applicants who meet all of the criteria listed on this poster will be considered
for adoption. If you would like to welcome Orlando into your home please complete GRR’s Adoption Questionnaire which is found on the Current
Rescues page and the Contact page.
The GRR Team look forward to hearing from you.