The Golden Retriever breeders were great when we picked up my little curious bundle of joy. They had so many things to tell us.
While I was too excited about the puppy to remember much, I did pay particular attention to their advice about teaching him to go to the bathroom outside. The advice was, before even taking the little guy into the house, take him to the spot in the yard that is designated to be the puppy outhouse.
When we got home, I immediately took the puppy to the designated puppy potty zone and watched him walk around. He sniffed for a while, then peed. Success!
Each time I took him outside I took care to take him to the same location in order to help him understand where the designated puppy bathroom was. He's so smart; I think he already has it down.

One afternoon, my Golden Retriever was playing with one of his toys and I tried to take it away from him. He startled me by showing his teeth and growling at me.
As shocked as I was by this outward display of aggression, I knew I had to take control of the situation. Silently, I grabbed him by the collar and immediately led him to his timeout area.
By not speaking to him, I simply showed him in a firm and decisive action that I was not happy with him. By leaving him alone to think about things, I gave him the time to absorb what had just happened.
I waited about ten minutes and then I opened the door and invited him to come back into my living space.

When Mike first got it into his head that he wanted to own a Golden Retriever Dog, I asked him what type. He didn't know there were any choices available and I told him before he made such a big decision he had better do some homework. After all, there are some things to consider before buying a Golden Retriever puppy.
There are two types of Golden Retrievers to consider and they are quite difference in appearance. The American bred Golden Retriever is usually tall and lanky. The English bred it stockier, blockier and quite a bit thicker.
In addition, you should consider what color choice you may wish to purchase. Golden Retriever dogs come in solid black, yellow, or chocolate.
Regardless of the options one might choose, every Golden Retriever Dog I have ever been around is a loving, eager to please type of pet and it would appear that my little baby is no different.

At the dog park there are a lot of different owners and dogs to watch as I try to figure out what gestures and commands to incorporate into the puppy's own training regimen. Kind of my own, individualized Golden Retriever training system, I guess.
Some of the trainers I have watched in videos seem absolutely mean like drill sergeants or something.
Puppies are like children. They take effort, time, and a lot of attention in order to teach them to behave appropriately in different situations.
I have found a recipe for some great new treats that will be awesome little training rewards as we start working with the puppy. Of course, I have to find a way to keep it fun and entertaining for both of us or we won't ever follow through on the training regimen.

I thought about the messes a Golden Retriever puppy could make and easily decided that the best place for him to do most of his living would be the kitchen. The linoleum flooring would be easiest to clean up as opposed to having the carpets cleaned every time he made a mess.
I picked out a couple of toys and treats to lie on his blanket inside the crate and placed it in a secluded corner of the kitchen.
I set up a baby gate across the kitchen doorway so that my Golden Retriever puppy would always be kept safe and to protect the rest of my home from any chewing or other mishaps. After finding a good spot for his food dishes, I put out a few more toys for him to amuse himself.
I found that crawling on the floor was the best way to get a view of what my Golden Retriever puppy could gain access.

The first place I showed my puppy when he arrived home was his crate. I had previously made it warm and inviting by putting a blanket, some toys and a few treats inside.
My little Golden Retriever went inside to eat his treats and check things out. During the day, I left the door to the crate open so that he could retreat inside whenever he wanted to.
At night, I tended to my puppies' needs and then settled him into his crate and shut the door. If his cries sounded very distressed or like he had to go pee, I would go check on him.
I tried my best to ignore her and by the end of the first week, my Golden Retriever puppy was sleeping through the night in her crate.

Every three hours it is up and to the yard to go to the potty. Why? Because at eight weeks of age that is just about the maximum time the little baby can go without going to the bathroom.
So, we get up during the night every three to four hours. Then first thing in the morning we go out, after breakfast we go again, then every three hours throughout the day.
During the day I also have to watch for when he lays down to sleep. Upon waking I will scoot him right out to go potty. After he finishes his dinner we go out again. Then we go out just before bedtime.
So goes the Golden Retriever potty training. Ten trips or so outside a day, every day, which is fine I guess. I'm not too crazy about the seasons getting ready to change and the snow maybe falling, but maybe I'll be able to get Mike to go out then.

The puppies of Golden Retrievers are usually healthy animals, but this does not mean they do not need Golden Retriever puppy care.
To start the process of Golden Retriever puppy care, it was necessary for me to make a realistic list of all the items I would need for the new puppy. This list was similar to the one written for my children.
To get started with Golden Retriever puppy care, it was necessary to buy all the things my little puppy needed. Just like shopping for a child, these items consisted of a bed, blankets, cleaning products such as shampoos, a puppy collar, and dog treats.
Overall when bringing a new puppy home, it will be important to find ways for them to adjust to their new surroundings. I have found plenty love and playing with them helps.

Often when considering a Golden Retriever rescue dog over purchasing a Golden Retriever from a breeder, it is natural to wonder what to expect from it. A Golden Retriever rescue dog usually ends up in the local animal shelter because they are unwanted.
These dogs need loving homes, but there are a few situations you will need to expect. Many dogs are mistreated, sometimes on a daily basis.
In this regard, it is possible that your Golden Retriever rescue dog will show signs of neglect, and might not initially show the warm, loving personalities that the Golden Retrievers are well known for.
Give them time, and eventually the dog will know it is in a loving home to stay.

Mike declared at breakfast today that he intended to get a Golden Retriever puppy. I just kind of looked at him and asked Are you prepared to invest a lot of time, money, and energy into raising this puppy? Mike just kind of looked at me with that what the hell are you talking about look.
Puppies are attention hogs. They practically insist on having hours upon hours of undivided attention and supervision as well as the energy to keep up with them before you can count on them behaving appropriately as adult dogs.
They also take a ton of money when you figure their health care, their room and board, and all the incidentals you can never plan for.
I am not against having a Golden Retriever dog, I just want to be sure we aren't making a decision like adding a pet to our family just on impulse. This is a huge commitment and we should weigh the decision carefully.