Anyone that has seen a Golden Retriever knows that they are beautiful animals and are very loving and loyal to their owners.
These dogs are great with kids and with other dogs and will work hard to please their owners.
Many Golden Retriever puppies are available for adoption from the animal shelters and the Golden Retriever rescue groups in your area.
While there are some great reasons to adopt a puppy, there are also some concerns that are necessary to consider.
First, like any other puppy, they will require a great amount of work in order to train them to behave the way you would like.
You must have the time to work with them or you could find that the dog is more than you are able to handle.
Manypuppy owners that cannot give them the attention that is needed find themselves giving the dogs up for adoption, which can benefit you if you do have the time.
Your new puppy will have a small bladder.
Actually, it is often said that a puppy can hold their bladder for about an hour for each month that they are alive.
For example, if they are six months old they should be able to hold their bladder for six hours at a time.
If you want to avoid cleaning up messes then you should take them out frequently to empty their bladder.
You will need to do this at night as well.
You should plan on being around the puppy round the clock for the first few days to a week if you want to train them properly.
You will need to teach them how to behave and what they are and are not allowed to do in your home.
If you do not want them up on your furniture then you will have to be there to keep them from climbing up.
If you do not want them to sleep in the bed with you or one of the other family members then you will have to spend some time making sure they do not climb up on the beds.
New puppies are also known for chewing.
You want to keep them safe by keeping any open electrical wires (maybe from a lamp or television) hidden or pushed behind other furniture.
A puppy will chew on nearly anything so if you value it and want to keep it from being chewed up, pay close attention to what they are doing at all times and keep any valuable items put up and out of reach to the puppy.
There are many Golden Retriever puppies available for adoption and if you are ready to take the time that is necessary to train them you will find that you have a new companion for life.
Your new puppy will be very thankful for your efforts and will work with you to ensure that you are happy with them.
They are lovable and energetic and make a great addition to nearly any family.