Bless your heart for saving this beautiful boy! His familiar "story" just infuriates me! It's one I hear countless times from families surrendering their Retrievers. Everyone wants that quintessential family companion, totally unaware of the needs of a dog, let alone a large, energetic Retriever. The dog receives little training and less and less aattention, and before long, a neglected, unsocialized pup is turned in I wish you and Charlie all the best. I know he will thrive under your care and love! HUGS to you Charlie!! Can't wait to see pics of the precious boy!