| It is hard for anyone to not fall in love with the | | | | other pets but their love for just about everyone |
| golden retriever breed. They are stable, loving, eager | | | | makes golden retrievers poor watchdogs. Plus, since |
| to please and gentle. They not only make wonderful | | | | these dogs are such fast learners and highly |
| companions and family pets they also make ideal | | | | intelligent, they are easy to train which makes this |
| service dogs. But, is this the breed that is right for | | | | breed perfect for inexperienced owners. They |
| you? Regardless of the breed of dog we are | | | | require positive obedience training with lots of praise |
| attracted to, it is important when picking a dog breed | | | | and treats but be careful, these dogs love to eat. |
| to adopt that you get one that will fit your lifestyle. | | | | Many golden retrievers suffer from obesity because |
| Goldens are devoted, loyal, mild mannered and thrive | | | | of their love for food, so you have to be careful and |
| on giving and receiving attention. But, they are also | | | | watch how much you feed him. While a youthful |
| quite energetic with an endearing playful streak. They | | | | golden retriever is not as prone to weight issues, it |
| love human companionship, and therefore are not | | | | can be a concern for older dogs as they become less |
| suited to those that cannot commit much time to | | | | active. |
| their pet. Daily exercise is an important part of their | | | | It seems like these dogs are almost the perfect |
| care. These dogs must be provided with adequate | | | | family pet and companion. But, unfortunately, they do |
| room and time to play. They love to retrieve balls, | | | | have a tendency to chew. Providing them with |
| throwing sticks or Frisbees. Along with giving them | | | | appropriate toys so that your own belongings and |
| these types of opportunities to play, socializing with | | | | furnishings don't suffer can help the situation in most |
| other dogs is important as are nice walks. Other | | | | cases. New owners to the breed should also be |
| activities your golden retriever would enjoy include | | | | aware of their grooming requirements. They require a |
| swimming, hiking, jogging or biking. Some owners | | | | moderate amount of grooming which includes |
| forget that challenging certain breeds with mental | | | | brushing their coats about twice a week. They might |
| exercise is also an important aspect to their care. | | | | need it more often when they are shedding more |
| You can create fun games or interesting things for | | | | heavily. They also require straggly hairs to be |
| your dog to do that will keep them entertained and | | | | trimmed as well as the hair around their bottoms for |
| prevent them from becoming bored. Since goldens | | | | hygiene reasons. Dogs with floppy ears like the |
| are so eager to please, they really enjoy having jobs | | | | golden should also have their ears cleaned regularly to |
| to keep them busy and offers them the opportunity | | | | reduce the risk of infection. Since the golden retriever |
| to gain approval from their owners. | | | | is such a heavy shedder, it is not a suitable breed for |
| Goldens get along well with children, strangers, and | | | | those with allergies. |