Coucou the dog has four regular carers. He gets the extra portion of exercise a Golden Retriever needs and stays mentally fit — he even learned commands in four different languages.
For dog lover Andrés, a full‑time dog would be too time‑consuming right now. But he enjoys being able to spend a few days each month with Coucou.
A life with more movement
Since summer 2021, Andrés has been using Happy Puppy — and soon met Coucou. The chemistry was right from the start. “I don’t know if it’s because he’s a Golden Retriever or because it just clicked from day one — but it works perfectly,” says Andrés.
A nice side effect: Coucou gets him moving. “When Coucou is around, my step count shoots up — up to 20,000 steps a day. That feels great.”
Four carers, one happy dog
Coucou lives in a special dog‑sharing setup: in total, four people look after him regularly. For Andrés, who grew up with dogs, that’s ideal. “Coucou is my third Golden Retriever — the other two were my own dogs. Right now I don’t have time for a full‑time dog. So it’s perfect to have him at my place several days a month.”
This flexible system ensures that Coucou gets plenty of exercise, variety and attention — without any one person bearing the full responsibility.
Commands in four languages
Beyond the long walks, Coucou also benefits mentally from his special environment. His carers speak different languages: Spanish, German, English and Arabic. “He must be a bit confused sometimes,” Andrés smiles. “But he actually learned certain commands in all four languages — which is really exciting.”
Whether “Sit” or “Yalla” — Coucou understands and shows how capable and adaptable dogs can be.
A win for everyone involved
Thanks to Happy Puppy, Andrés has found a canine companion who enriches his life — without the obligations of full‑time ownership. Coucou benefits from exercise, attention and variety in everyday life.
This is a great example of how dog sharing connects dogs and people — and makes both happier.
Many other dogs are happy about extra outings, too. Spend time with a four‑legged friend via Happy Puppy: download the app or visit our website: happy-puppy.app
September 30, 2025
