| Many people around the world are getting more | | | | breeder has a written contract and puppy |
| and more attracted to owning pets, especially | | | | guaranty. He or she should be willing to take |
| cute little puppies. In fact, both in US and Great | | | | puppy back in case you won't be able to care of |
| Britain, it became a hobby and a way of life not | | | | him for whatever reason without any extra |
| only for families but also for single men and | | | | compensation. |
| women. This is also the reason why pet stores | | | | You can never go wrong with Golden Retriever |
| sell dogs intensively, and Golden Retriever pups | | | | puppies in your own home. Aside from being cute |
| are not the exception. | | | | and cuddly little pets, Golden Retriever puppies will |
| However, not all consumers know and understand | | | | surely win your hearts because of their |
| that most puppies sold in pet stores come from | | | | intelligence, undying loyalty, kindness and brimming |
| puppy mills. At the puppy mills dogs are often in | | | | energy! Because of their great intelligence and |
| poor health, over bred and kept in cages for the | | | | energy, they easily become bored so you need |
| lifetime. Many dog owners would say that they | | | | to find a way of keeping your dog busy. |
| have saved the dogs' lives after taking them out | | | | Training them would certainly require little effort |
| from their harsh breeding environment. Well, from | | | | as long as they are given the right attention, |
| one hand they may be right, but from the other | | | | proper nutrition and care. Make sure that they get |
| hand, they must understand that they buy a | | | | their reward of food, have their real chew toys |
| "problem" puppy with unknown physical and | | | | as they might get interested in your slippers and |
| mental condition. | | | | shoes, and finally, enjoy plenty of interesting |
| Another disadvantage of the pet store is that | | | | activities to keep them away from boredom. |
| consumers might not be able to meet the | | | | Another good idea is to "puppy proof" your home. |
| parents of their new pet. Remember that traits | | | | The reason for it is an enormous curiosity of |
| are passed down from the parent to the | | | | your new friend, so you need to make sure he |
| offspring. If the parent is wild and aggressive or | | | | won't be able to harm himself. If you've ever |
| calm and friendly, the pups are most likely to | | | | baby proofed your home then you know what |
| have the same characteristics so it's a good idea | | | | I'm talking about. If not, well, the rule of thumb |
| to have a look at a breeding couple. | | | | here is that anything dangerous to a human is |
| On the other hand, the things are pretty much | | | | dangerous to your pup too! Remove all sharp |
| different with private breeders because they | | | | objects and chemicals within the reach of your |
| consider themselves experts in their field. They | | | | pup, otherwise he might get heart, poisoned or |
| invest much time in training their dogs well and | | | | traumatized in another way. |
| providing them with proper nourishment and care. | | | | Well, I have to admit that finding, adopting and |
| In fact, they offer various options and assist you | | | | caring for a Golden Retriever puppy can demand |
| before and after you've bought the puppy. The | | | | time and effort. But if you've armed yourself with |
| least what you can expect is a professional | | | | information on how to do things properly you'll find |
| advice on virtually any matter. Also ask if the | | | | fun and easy ways to deal with all the challenges. |