| For most people, it's hard not to just melt at the | | | | reach. This includes, but is not limited to, throw |
| sight of a golden retriever puppy. Those warm, | | | | pillows, pillows, stuffed animals, shoes, slippers, |
| chocolate brown eyes, those big old floppy ears, | | | | cushions... a golden retriever is bred to capture |
| the lush coat of golden fur...it's enough to send | | | | things in its mouth, and puppies, especially those |
| almost anyone to empty their wallets out for one | | | | who are teething, love to have something to |
| of these little bundles of fluff. | | | | chew on because it eases the pain of teething. |
| However, one should always remember that a | | | | Make sure you have a lot of 'chew toys' that the |
| golden retriever puppy doesn't stay little forever, | | | | puppy or dog can chew on. Golden retrievers are |
| and sooner or later, that little puffball that you | | | | a very smart breed, and can quickly learn which |
| carry around in your arms is going to grow into a | | | | objects can be chewed on, and which cannot. |
| fully matured dog that is capable of knocking you | | | | Third, you want to make sure that your dog has |
| down when it jumps on you. His or her fur, | | | | a space of his or her own. Puppies usually want to |
| especially during the shedding period, is enough to | | | | get up close and personal with you - even on |
| make any vacuum cleaner go screaming for the | | | | your bed, and while this cute is during the puppy |
| hills. However, all their flaws are compensated by | | | | stage, it's not so cute when an adult retriever |
| the fact that a golden retriever is one of the | | | | jumps on your bed and attempts to snuggle-up |
| most gentle and kid-friendly dogs around, and if | | | | with you. Get a crate, doggie pet, |
| you're in the market for a canine companion, | | | | doghouse...anything that you can keep a puppy in |
| teddy bear and jogging partner, the golden is your | | | | for the night and let them become accustomed |
| best bet. | | | | to sleeping there. |
| There are several things that you must prepare | | | | Lastly, you want to make sure that you have all |
| for before you adopt a golden retriever. First, you | | | | the necessary pet accessories required for a |
| have to get your house pretty much golden | | | | happy and healthy dog. This includes a food bowl |
| retriever proof. During its puppy stage, a golden | | | | and a water bowl (it is recommended that you |
| retriever is a very curious and rambunctious | | | | keep separate bowls for food and water so that |
| breed of dog, and will try to play with anything | | | | the dog can have access to both during meal |
| that moves (and sometimes even things that | | | | times), a collar and leash or a harness for walks, |
| don't!). So, better make sure that there are no | | | | toys to keep your dog amused when you're not |
| sharp corners, exposed hard edges and breakable | | | | around, and one of the most important |
| objects that he or she can knock over. The | | | | accessories for this breed: a long-toothed comb. |
| process is pretty much the same as | | | | Golden Retrievers have very long coats, and |
| baby-proofing your home, because either way, if | | | | must be brushed often so that it is kept healthy |
| a baby or a puppy bumps into a sharp edge or is | | | | and shiny. If you are aware of this important |
| fallen on by something hard, large or breakable, it | | | | information and as a result you have these steps |
| could cause serious injuries. | | | | in place, then you're ready to adopt your golden |
| Second, you want to make sure that everything | | | | retriever! |
| that can be chewed is out of sight, or out of | | | | |