HAPPY BOY NATHAN NEEDS A FAMILY.
Some dogs just get inside you. Touch you. Reach you.
2-Year-old Nathan's sweet, loving eyes betray his story. Never would you know he was left to rot away under the guise of a smooth-talking excuse-making "trainer-foster," who lured us into a false sense of calm that our sweet Nathan was being trained and cared for while awaiting an adopter.
A HORROR STORY
To our horror, upon his eviction, we discovered we had been duped into believing our sweet boy was in the best hands, making strides, and living his best life on a rural Jersey farm. But our "trainer-foster" had spiraled in his personal life and thoroughly neglected Nathan under his care. Our boy had been caged and fed, but nothing more. When we got him back he was so skinny with caked-on filth, confused, disoriented, and weary of humans.
I OWN THIS
I bought into every update. Every fabrication. Every text. Every lie. I believed my "friend" and all his excuses for why Nathan couldn't attend Adoption Events. And why all applicants "werent" a fit for a meet and greet. I trusted him to know better than me because he was a "trainer."
NOT ALL "TRAINERS" ARE CREATED EQUAL
I have promised Nathan we will make this right. And with RRR resources, we have.
A NEW DOG, A NEW TRAINER (GoK9inc)
Enter Gideon and Ortal, husband and wife Board and Train team of GoK9inc.com. We found them thru Brooke Nielsen and Justin Nielsen owners of Cover K9 Training in Cedar Grove. For the past 30 days, Nathan has been joyfully thriving with Gideon and Ortal in their Board and Train program.
︎ Nathan has learned to trust his humans.
︎ Nathan is crate-trained and trusts he'll be let out.
︎ Nathan loves exercise and walking, hiking, and playing fetch.
︎ Nathan loves rules. He craves direction.
︎ Nathan wants to please his humans.
︎ Nathan is pure unconditional love.
︎ Nathan comes with pre-paid training to continue his growth.
︎ Nathan deserves our whole heart and soul in placement.
NATHAN'S FAMILY DYNAMIC
Must be active, love exercise, walks, hikes, and playing
Must be willing to continue training with Gideon thru Cover K9
Condo, Apartment, No-Fence all okay provided there is exercise.
Ideally, no kids, but teens are ok if willing to follow through on training.
No other pets, Nathan needs your full attention. He likes dogs, tho.
ABOUT GIDEON AND ORTAL, GoK9inc.
Gideon has a diverse background. He served as a combat infantryman in the Israeli military, participating in reconnaissance and special forces units. His skills and discipline were further honed in executive protection roles, working in both Germany and the United States.
His passion for behavior modification, especially with fearful and aggressive dogs, has become his niche. Known for his empathetic approach, Gideon believes deeply in understanding both dog and human psychology. His training philosophy centers on guidance over corrections, emphasizing positive relationships to achieve lasting change.
Ortal is a mental health counselor by trade, helping your dogs enjoy relaxation and calmness, along with structured playfulness throughout your dog's stay. Ortal incorporates animal-assisted therapy into her practice and utilizes mindfulness to provide your pup a sense of safety. Her experience with her own family dogs helps her make yours a better member of the tribe.
NEXT STEPS FOR MEETING NATHAN
To meet Nathan and/or discuss his best-fit family, please fill out an Adoption Application on our website. If approved on paper, you will get to speak with Gideon directly. We are proudly a full-transparency rescue.
A compassionate, all-foster, all-volunteer 501c3 rescue
Help us take care of Happy Boy Nathan
