Utah: one fine Goldendoodle up for adoption

[Ryan]

I've decided to give Utah up for adoption. He is a little over two years old. I got him when he was 8 weeks old. It's been very tough arriving at this decision. If there is anyone who can help Utah find a new home or knows of some method that can help him get to that point it would be really great. 

My rationale for keeping Utah up to this point has always been that he is a very good dog ... by all standards. 

1. he is very house trained. I have, on occasion when it has rained hard, left him inside the house four 8-9 hours at a time without an incident, either an accident or any chewing of anything ... baby toys included. 

2. he is a kind animal, ended up getting Utah around a year before I had my first child. He's been really good with her, she loves him and she likes to pat him on the stomach and back, and totally grabs him in all the wrong places (and is told not to, of course) and Utah never seems to mind. He's never nipped at a human. 

3. Because the house was already too busy, I would take Utah to work with me. He would wait in the car until lunch time and then we would play fetch at a park. 

I have to give him up because the house is too small and we are having another baby, if we had a larger house or yard then it would not be a problem but as is, I think this is for the best. 

Like most doodles Utah loves fetch more than anything. In fact that is how I have trained him. His obedience is pretty good. He will sit, lie down, roll over, and responds to "here" from long distances, say a hundred feet. Utah is socialized with other dogs. We have one other dog, "Ozark" they have always gotten along well, though either I think would be happier without the other ... they are close to the same age, and play like siblings. 

Utah is an F1 first generation golden doodle. I have him groomed every 2 months. He is around 50 pounds. His mother was a large golden, his father a small poodle (30 pounds). 

Best, 

Ryan

[Brittany, Wilson & Chloe]

poor utah :( my doodles like to play and run too but i know they wouldnt care if i had a little yard or a small house. they just want to be with me at all times. i hate that he will have to fostered and then transition again into another home. i wish you were closer to MN i would take the sweetie. 

[Chloe, Finley & Mama Shelley]

this upsets me sooo much! Everyone has been so nice, but the truth is, I would never give up my dogs for anything, not kids, house, whatever. I would find a way to make it work.

So sad that people can be this way.

Again, Dogs are not just toys you give away when you are tired of playing with it, and dogs and kids are meant to go together!

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

I am a foster for the DRC and I can tell you first hand how much time and effort goes into screening the people that apply for our doodles.  Many of the fosters I receive have come from a situation such as yours.  We have many wonderful members on this site that support the DRC in so many ways.  Everyone involved with the DRC are volunteers yet they spend countless hours talking and interviewing prospective adopters along with checking out numerous references.  I have loved every one of the doodles that I have fostered and while it has been extremely hard for me to let them go I know that they are going to the best forever home.  I have met some wonderful people through this organization in addition to the awesome families that have adopted my foster doodles.  Please, please consider re-homing your doodle through the DRC.  I would be happy to answer any questions if you would like to contact me.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Ryan,

Is there anyway, we as a team, can help you keep your dog?

We have a lot of resources here.  Many ways to help people.  Many of us have had babies and dogs and have felt the overwhelming problems you may be going through.  Am I reading in between the line correctly? 

We would be glad to help in anyway if you choose to keep your dog too.  Just sayin..............

You may also send me a private message, leave a message on my page.

I understand if you must give the dog up, however I really want to backtrack just a bit to see if there are others ways to help you! 

[Ryan]

thanks for the offer, wife hates the dog, i think best for all parties to split, it's been an education ... wanted to find a good home for Utah, maybe that will happen via this site, kind've taken a back by all the negativity, i feel pretty horrible as is, it's not my preference to give up Utah, i guess it's to be expected - people i don't know who don't know me, thanks again for the offer,

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Aw that is so sad that your wife hates him.  He's so adorable from your picture.  I hope everything works out for you both and you find him a great home that he so deserves.  

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Sorry to hear that your wife hates Utah, that really sucks for both you and Utah, but I guess it's a good thing that you've learned from the experience.

Have you tried IDOG rescue? http://idog.biz/IDOGRescue.html

I wish I lived closer or else I would help in some way. Of course that's how I ended up with Winston and I can't afford any more doodles.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Anyone know what's happening with this situation as he has not replied to my daughters request to contact her to discuss her taking UTAH into her home. Maybe he has contacted the DRC or decided to keep him ? Hope Ryan will update us.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Was wondering about this myself. 

[Ryan]

Have not heard back from DRC, filled out the form last friday, in contact with Michele about adoption.

[Jennifer and Jack]

What about Sue's offer from her daughter? Would that work for you?

[Susan, Schuester and Olive]

I've just read this whole post and replies. I wish everyone would cut Ryan some slack here! We all love our Doodles, but it sounds like Ryan is doing the right thing for Utah. I got my sweet Olive because she needed to be re-homed and I know that was best for Olive. The woman who had her was just not able to handle a puppy. So, fortunately for Olive's sake she realized that the best option was to find another home for her. And Olive now has a wonderful home! At least Ryan is not planning to drop Utah off at the pound!! Please, let's help him rather than criticize him for doing what will undoubtedly be best for Utah!