I might get a dog soon any advice?

Question

golden retriever puppy

Answer 1

YES, make sure you have a lotta free time for your puppy. You also got to get a lot of toys to keep him occupied, get him a collar w/ a name tag(I know you think he won't ever get away but it sometimes happens okay?) Also, don't hit or smack or yell at him(Im sure you already know this but just in case) Take a lot of time to teach him basic rules of behaviour that can be found by using a search engine Type in Puppy care tips or traing tips. You might want to remember that when you let your puppy in(if your gonna) that when he first runs inside that he is going to be really excited and playful, dancing around and whatnot, TALK CALMLY TO HIM UNTIL HE CALMS DOWN AND DON"T PET HIM UNTIL HE CALMS DOWN because if you reward the excited state of mind he will be more likely to jump up and scratch you when he is older. Hope I helped and if you have any puppy questions(I know a lot about it and it would take a very long time to type it all) just emaIl me at RE [e-mail]<<

Answer 2

Make a costing: Purchase price ( ours came from a Rescue £70), Vet, food, bedding, toys, leads, kennel fees, insurance ( £9/month), chipping, chopping (if you do not want to breed), puppy training etc.
exercise plan 2 x walks /day (1/2 hr. is enough)
Holiday cover, or cost of passport ( now approx £150-£200 from start)
If you can afford/keep to all these and they are favourable when you have sat down and worked it out -- then and only then are you able to keep a dog.
I have always wanted a dog..........for years and had to wait til quite late in life to be able to actually have the time they deserve/afford it. It would be a shame to have to part after a few months, if you find you have not enough time or money. The average life of a Retriever is about 10 -15 years. A big commitment. Any dog should not be left alone for longer than a max of 6 hours !!!! Think carefully about it. Another option would be to volunteer at a local RSPCA or kennel. I apologise if you are a mature, wealthy jobless person for being judgemental. Good Luck...

Answer 3

Read everything you can find on golden retrievers, ask owners what to expect when the dog grows up, and make sure you have the patience to take care of the puppy! But I would recommend not to get from a breeder, go to a shelter, there are lots of dogs out there that would love a home. I adopted, and I'm glad I did. I have the sweetest dog ever.

Answer 4

Goldens are in general very nice happy dogs. They need a lot of excercise and need to be brushed. My advice is to research the breeds you are interested in and consider what they were meant to do. Consider your life style. If you are getting a pup-demand a lot from the breeder. The Flat-coated Retriever website has a list of questions to ask before you buy a puppy. You could also find some that need rescued at petfinder.org. Don't forget at least a basic obedience class as well.

Answer 5

I had a golden retriever which I got as a puppy. We got her in the summer time which was great because there was always someone home to give her attention and discapline. She was housebroken in two weeks.
I'd recommend getting a full grown dog if there isn't someone always at home atleast 75 percent of the time. Puppies need to go out atleast once an hour.
Active dogs, such as golden retrievers, need a fenced in yard so they can roam for hours a day.

Answer 6

Before you get any puppy, read up on the breed and see if the breed's requirements will be met by your life style.

Some breeds are naturally more active, and need more exercise and/or a job to do.

Some breeds, like retrievers, are naturally more "mouthy" and tend to nip/bite/chew more than others, and can do so for a longer period than most puppies.

Be prepared to take the puppy outside to do his business often, every 2 hours, as a small puppy does not have control over his bathroom needs.

Feed a quality food 3 times a day.

http://www.libertydogtraining.com

Answer 7

Make sure your ready walk allot or go hunting, Any retriever is a high energy dog and will need lots of exercise, if they don't get it they become just a little destructive. Make sure you get a dog that fits your life style, I'm a hunter, so I love My Chesapeake bay retriever. My friend on the other hand is kind of a home body so the mine poodle was my choice for her and she just loves her, not high maintenance indoor dog, that dose not shed. Remember that there all cute and cuddly for only about 6 months, then you had better be ready to deal with that animals personalty, which is built into them, I.E. German Shepperd is a Gard dog by nature, and retriever is a Retriever by nature,etc...... So make your choice wisely.

Answer 8

You might also want to puppy proof your home. Don't leave things lying around that you don't want chewed up. Make sure there are enough teething toys around for when they loose their puppy teeth. When you do see your puppy chewing on something they're not supposed to, take it away, say 'no', then replace it with a chew toy. I make it a point to praise when they go potty outside. My dogs are between 1 and 3 years old and they still get praised...lol. I suggest crate training also. Your puppy will probaby cry for a while until he gets used to a crate. Give it some time and they will see the crate as their safe haven. Make sure the crate is large enough so they can stand in and turn around in. You don't want it so large that they potty inside it. You will have to go up a size as he/she grows. Dogs do not like soiling their sleeping area so this is a helpful tool in potty training. When they are around 8 weeks old, they will have to potty quite often. As they grow, he/she will have more bladder control. You have to have a lot of patience. They tend to cry a lot at night or when they feel 'alone'. I have 3 dachshunds. My youngest male is still learning not to go in the house. I think it's a dominance thing with my other male because when he pottys outside, he'll go again inside as soon as he's back in the house. I'm glad I have tile floors!lol Having a dog is like having a child. You don't throw them away. You need as much patience with a dog as you do a child. There is just as much responsibility involved. If you don't have time for a child then you don't have time for a dog. Don't let this be discouraging. Dogs bring much love in one's life and they are a great companion!

Answer 9

I hope you like walking and drying retrievers love water mud when you get your pup start to dicipline it straight away keep an eye out for its good points and if it can be used for a specific purpose call it something so the dog will know that its ok its a long process my dog is 4 and is still learning so best of luck

Answer 10

well done good breed to go for. when you get the puppy make sure you train it well and from the start, make them know you are the boss. They get big and strong when older so good disipline from the start. Don't feed it too much as it will eat everything you give it regardless of how much its had. Puppys need loads of your time and thhey need quite a lot of exercise. You need to vaccinate the dog too, which is sort of expensive but worth it. Unfortunatly i know an owner that did not vaccinate their puppy and it got parvo virus and died.

Good luck :)