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