Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**Meet Mackie! The lovable Goldendoodle who missed a few chapters of Puppy School!** Mackie is a handsome, 4 year old, 45-pound Goldendoodle with a heart of gold and a few things he still needs to learn about being a well-mannered gentleman!
Purchased as a puppy from a popular pet store, Mackie never received the training and guidance he needed. As he grew bigger, his family found themselves unable to manage him, and he was surrendered. Now this sweet boy is looking for a family who understands that a little patience, consistency, and training can go a long way!
The wonderful thing about Mackie is that his personality is absolutely delightful! He gets along beautifully with dogs of all sizes, is gentle with cats and children, and crates well. He even earned himself some brownie points during his recent spaw day by being an absolute sweetheart for the groomer!
Now, let's talk about Mackie's less-than-perfect qualities, because we believe in being upfront about the good, the bad, and the occasionally demolished fencing.
**Mackie does NOT enjoy being alone.** In fact, he takes being left by himself rather personally. When left alone in a play yard, he decided the fencing was an unacceptable barrier and took matters into his own paws. However, when he's with other dogs, he doesn't display those destructive behaviors!
For this reason, Mackie absolutely needs a home with another dog for companionship or a family where someone is consistently home. He is not a dog who will do well being left alone for extended periods.
Mackie also believes leash walks should involve him leading the expedition, so his leash manners need some work. As for basic commands? Well, apparently nobody ever gave him that instruction manual! He's starting from scratch and will need someone willing to teach him.But here's the thing about Mackie. **He's not a bad dog. He's simply a good dog who was never taught how to be a great one.**He doesn't need perfection from his new family, just commitment, companionship, and someone willing to put in the effort that should have been given to him from the beginning.
Mackie has so much love to offer, and we know the right family is out there waiting for him!
**Apply to adopt Mackie:**https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/13102/generic
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