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Your Daily Guide to Cooper

3 Years Old 69 lbs English Cream Golden

Quick Facts

Age 3 years old

Weight 69 lbs

Personality Gentle, playful, and needy. Good with other dogs and strangers.

Friends Other humans, most dogs

Prefers to Avoid Squirrels, cats, younger dogs

Quick Reminders Keep the front door closed. No human food or scraps. Always use a leash outside.

Emergency Contact

Chuck Liu Primary Contact 626 252 3288

Preferred Vet Golden Paws Clinic (510) 767-4877

Daily Schedule

7:00 AM

Wake Up + Morning Walk ~20 minutes. Expect 1 poop.

~8:00 AM

Breakfast ½ cup (after morning walk)

Mid-Morning

Nap Time Sweet dreams until mid-afternoon

4-5 PM

Afternoon Walk 20-30 minutes. Expect 1 poop.

7:00 PM

Dinner 1½ cups

10:00 PM

Evening Walk Quick potty break before bed

11:00 PM

Bedtime Ready for dreamland

Feeding Guide

After Morning Walk ½ cup Morning Meal

~7:00 PM 1½ cups Evening Meal

Appetite Note (Updated 5/10) Recently Cooper hasn't been finishing his full meals. If he hasn't eaten within ~1 hour, remove the food. Feel free to downsize to 1 cup per feeding. When in a new environment, expect reduced appetite for the first couple days.

Treats

Dental treats are encouraged in moderation! Usually once every other day, best given after a walk or training session.

Walk Guide

Morning

~20 min Expect 1 poop

~7:00 AM

Good energy in the morning. Enjoys exploring and sniffing around the neighborhood. Calm and focused during this walk.

Late Afternoon

20-30 min Expect 1 poop

4-5 PM

His most active time! He's playful and energetic. May spot squirrels or cats - he will lunge at them. Watch for street food scraps too - he's quick to eat them.

Night

5-10 min Quick potty break

Before bed

Quick potty break before bed. Usually just needs to pee. Keep it short - he's tired.

Wildlife Cooper gets excited around squirrels and cats - he may lunge. Keep a firm grip on the leash near wildlife.

Street Snacks Cooper is quick to spot and grab food on the street. Try to keep him away from scraps if you can - he'll happily take anything edible!

Pre-Walk Energy Cooper gets very excited near the door when going for a walk. He may spin around - just let him spin it out, then call him to sit. He may fuss when you're putting on his collar, but he'll settle.

Training & Commands

Hand Hold out your hand and call "hand"

Down Point downward and call "down"

sit

Sit Simply call "sit"

stay

Stay Call "stay" - hold position until released

Medications No medications required

Care Notes

Temperament Gentle, playful, and enjoys attention. Good with other dogs and strangers. Happy to receive pets and affection!

Signaling to Go Out Cooper will come to you to get your attention when he needs to go pee or poop - especially in the afternoon when he's most active. Keep to the walk schedule and he'll be good!

Play Time Enjoys his rope and chew toy (nickname: gdragon). Generally sleeps during the day but has bursts of playful energy, especially in the afternoon.

Discipline "Bad dog" works as a form of scolding for unwanted behavior. Keep your tone firm but gentle.

Potty Training Cooper is pretty good at holding it in. But if his schedule gets thrown off, he gets nervous, or he ate something bad (like street food scraps), he may have accidents.

Barking Usually quiet, but may bark when home alone and hearing noises (like the garage door). Otherwise, he's a chill dude.

Cleaning Cooper self-cleans - no need to wipe him down unless he's very dirty. If needed, use the wipes or a towel in his drawer.

Harness Feel free to use the harness instead of his collar. Note: It may be tricky to put on since he doesn't stay still - try a treat as distraction!

Photos

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