Forest

I'm sorry to have to report the loss of another great dog. On May 12, we let our wonderful old Forest cross the bridge and be free of a body that prevented him over the past year or so from doing what he loved best, running and retrieving. Although he wasn't a Golden, he was one of the best retrieving dogs to come through our door. And that goofy Aussie smile made him an instant hit with everyone he met. We used to joke that he didn't start to rest until he turned about 13 - he was a very active boy as a youngster! He was probably the dog who taught me the most about training and having a soft hand and I'm sure I will never have another dog like him in my lifetime. He was my loyal and loving companion for 15 years and I will miss him terribly. But I also celebrate the wonderfully full life that he had. Run free, old man, run free.

Forest
My first true obedience dog, Forest has taught me so much about dog training and handling. A wonderful dog with a soft personality, Forest made me work hard both in training and in competition. He is definitely a "mamma's boy" which made it hard for him to work any of the "away" exercises in Utility -- but he sure did a beautiful job when training. He now spends his days lounging around the house and keeping all of those "nutty gold dogs" in line.