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Hi, I'm

Dunne

Golden Retriever

currently located at

No Dog Left Behind

Brooklyn Center, MN

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age

Adult

gender

Male

colour

Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black

size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

pet id

44389711

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My story

Hi! I’m Dunne, aka Dune-buggy. I haven’t had a great start in life. We don’t know much about it, but I was born in Afghanistan and spent my first couple of years there. Because of that, I didn’t really learn how or what it means to be a dog. The nice people that I’m staying with right now have a dog, and he’s teaching me some of that stuff. I didn’t really understand at first, but I’m learning how to communicate and listen instead of reacting. I don’t always understand how to communicate with new dogs, so slow introductions work best. I’m learning about toys, it’s fun to shred them apart. I’m also learning how to walk nicely on a leash. I get so excited at first that I just can’t control myself, but once I get my wiggles out, I listen and stick close to the guy walking me. I do get scared of other dogs on leashes or in fenced yards, so I try to show I’m a tough guy and get a little loud, but we are working on it. I like humans, I always want to please them. I get scared, though, if there are sudden movements or someone reaches out, so I lie down and become super submissive. Because sudden movements and loud noises scare me, a house with older or no children would be best. I’m learning something about boundaries. I just really like to be close to my people, sometimes too close (according to them). The people I’m staying with are teaching me a lot. They say I’m basically a puppy, with puppy energy at times,  especially when I first get out of the kennel. But I just need to get my wiggles out, and then I settle down pretty quickly. They are also helping me with my impulse control, waiting at doors, and not diving for my food bowl. I am house-trained and crate-trained. The kennel is my safe place and I will go in there to take a nap, and I sleep in there at night, but I don’t like to be left alone and locked up in there, and tend to be pretty vocal about it. We are working on it. I’m starting to trust humans that they are going to come back and provide me with what I need. I really do love humans, especially once I have decided you are my human. I am a snuggle bug and really a big sweetheart. I’m just trying to figure things out and learn how to be a good dog in this world. I love to run and be outside, but I also love to just curl up and chill wherever my humans are.   We’ve got some exciting news about this pup’s age! Thanks to DNA testing from Embark, we’ve got a fresh take on how old they really are. A big shoutout to Embark for generously donating these tests for us to explore! You might spot a difference between Embark's findings and our original guess—after all, no test or person is 100% accurate. It’s all part of the adventure!   Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $425.00 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 23, 2025, 9:20 am

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Dunne, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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No Dog Left Behind

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PO Box 29461

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

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